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Recommended trip: 3–5 day(s)

Recommended trip: 3–5 day(s)

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Looking for things to do in Kathmandu? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
4.7/5547 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Thamel
Thamel
4.6/5415 Reviews
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Night view
Swayambhu Mahachaitya
Swayambhu Mahachaitya
4.6/5310 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Buddha Stupa
Buddha Stupa
4.4/5290 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Night view
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
4.5/5190 Reviews
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Historic landmark
Garden of Dreams
Garden of Dreams
4.5/5152 Reviews
Budhanilkantha Temple
Budhanilkantha Temple
4.0/511 Reviews
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Where to stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Kathmandu, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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What to eat

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Rum Doodle Bar & Restaurant
Rum Doodle Bar & Restaurant
3.9/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$8/person
Gaia Restaurant
Gaia Restaurant
4.9/529 Reviews
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Southeast Asian cuisine
Avg. AU$11/person
Chez Caroline
Chez Caroline
3.4/55 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$55/person
Northfield Cafe and Jesse James Bar
Northfield Cafe and Jesse James Bar
3.3/511 Reviews
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Coffee shop
Avg. AU$15/person
Bhojan Griha
Bhojan Griha
4.4/532 Reviews
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Vegetarian
Avg. AU$27/person
Black Olives Cafe
Black Olives Cafe
4.0/515 Reviews
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Quick bites
Avg. AU$8/person
Kausi Dreamer's Terrace Café
Kausi Dreamer's Terrace Café
5.0/512 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Avg. AU$20/person
Ofukuro No Aji - Japanese Food
Ofukuro No Aji - Japanese Food
4.4/57 Reviews
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Japanese cuisine
Avg. AU$21/person
Krishnarpan Nepali Restaurant
Krishnarpan Nepali Restaurant
4.2/539 Reviews
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Asian cuisine
Avg. AU$74/person
Patio 747
Patio 747
4.0/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$7/person
French Bakery
French Bakery
4.7/56 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$13/person
Travellers Café
Travellers Café
4.0/57 Reviews
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Western cuisine
Avg. AU$12/person

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🦊 Encountering the Red Panda of the Himalayas

📍 Langtang National Park, Nepal 🇳🇵 | Red Panda

🌿 Why visit here?

Looking like a fluffy doll with a bushy tail, but in reality, they are very shy and rarely seen. 🦊❤️
This is the Red Panda, a rare animal that lives in the mountain forests of the Himalayas.

🇳🇵 Langtang National Park is one of the areas in Nepal where Red Pandas live in the wild. They can be found in mountain forests, but spotting one isn't easy because they are quite reclusive and live quiet lives.

👀 The highlight of the search:

This trip wasn't about walking in and immediately finding one, but rather a trek through the forest, carefully looking among the trees and bushes, and hoping to catch a glimpse of their fluffy red tail. 😆🌿

The Nepal Tourism Board recommends the best time to visit Langtang National Park in October–November and March–May. The monsoon season is June–September. And during December–February, there's a chance of encountering snow in high-altitude areas.

🤎 Adoration best viewed from afar.

Red Pandas are rare wild animals, so sightings should be approached with a "we see them, but we won't disturb them" approach. Do not feed them, do not try to approach them, and let the little creature live naturally.

Sometimes… just a few seconds of sighting can become a memorable moment. 🥹🍃

#Nepal #RedPanda #WildlifeTravel #Langtang
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🦊 Encountering the Red Panda of the Himalayas 📍 Langtang National Park, Nepal 🇳🇵 | Red Panda 🌿 Why visit here? Looking like a fluffy doll with a bushy tail, but in reality, they are very shy and rarely seen. 🦊❤️ This is the Red Panda, a rare animal that lives in the mountain forests of the Himalayas. 🇳🇵 Langtang National Park is one of the areas in Nepal where Red Pandas live in the wild. They can be found in mountain forests, but spotting one isn't easy because they are quite reclusive and live quiet lives. 👀 The highlight of the search: This trip wasn't about walking in and immediately finding one, but rather a trek through the forest, carefully looking among the trees and bushes, and hoping to catch a glimpse of their fluffy red tail. 😆🌿 The Nepal Tourism Board recommends the best time to visit Langtang National Park in October–November and March–May. The monsoon season is June–September. And during December–February, there's a chance of encountering snow in high-altitude areas. 🤎 Adoration best viewed from afar. Red Pandas are rare wild animals, so sightings should be approached with a "we see them, but we won't disturb them" approach. Do not feed them, do not try to approach them, and let the little creature live naturally. Sometimes… just a few seconds of sighting can become a memorable moment. 🥹🍃 #Nepal #RedPanda #WildlifeTravel #Langtang

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Bhojan Griha is a phenomenal cultural destination housed in a stunning, century-old Rana-era building in Kathmandu, offering an immersive experience defined by exquisite traditional architecture, authentic artifacts, and captivating live folk music and dance performances. While the atmospheric setting, historic charm, and royal hospitality are truly world-class, the food tends to be a generalized, tourist-friendly interpretation of Nepali cuisine that prioritizes broad appeal over deep, authentic flavors. Ultimately, it is best approached as a vibrant celebration of art and heritage where the meal serves as a pleasant accompaniment to the cultural show.

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