Nepal's heritage core — three medieval royal cities in one valley.
The Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within a compact area — living heritage, not museum pieces.
Central NepalRegion
Oct–NovBest visiting window
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Overview
Kathmandu Valley is almost always the first stop on any Nepal itinerary, and it earns that position — Durbar Square's palace complexes, Boudhanath's giant stupa, and Pashupatinath's riverside cremation ghats give a genuine cross-section of Nepali Hindu and Buddhist life within a short drive of each other.
Highlights
Kathmandu Durbar Square
A UNESCO-listed former royal palace complex, still the city's ceremonial heart.
Boudhanath Stupa
One of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world, ringed by monasteries.
Pashupatinath Temple
A major Hindu temple complex on the Bagmati River.
Swayambhunath
The 'Monkey Temple,' offering panoramic valley views.
Best time to visit
Oct–NovClearest skies, peak season
Feb–AprWarm, good visibility
Dec–JanCold but clear
Jun–SepMonsoon, avoid if possible
Suggested itinerary
2 Days
Kathmandu Heritage Walk
Durbar Square → Boudhanath → Pashupatinath. The valley's essential heritage sites.
5 Days
Kathmandu & Pokhara
City heritage followed by lakeside Pokhara.
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