1) Kathmandu Durbar Square:
• Kumari Ghar: Located at the south entrance of Durbar square, Kumari Ghar is a three-storied building with lavish woodcarvings. Inside the Kumari Ghar lives Kumari, considered the reincarnation of the Hindu Goddess Taleju (Durga). Every day on the premises (courtyard) of the site, worshippers gather with the hope to catch a glimpse of the Living Goddess. The selection process of Kumari is one of the fascinating things you will discover during your trip to the Durbar Square area.
• Taleju Temple: Built in 1564 by Mahendra Malla, Taleju temple is one of the tallest temples in Nepal. The 35m high temple is dedicated to the goddess Taleju Bhawani, the royal goddess of the Malla kings in the 14th century. The temple is opened to the public once a year on the 9th day of Dashain. The temple houses a golden statue of the goddess Taleju Bhawani and Kumari guarded by the stone lions outside.
• Kal Bhairav: Kal Bhairav is one of the largest stone statues in Kathmandu dating back to the 17th century. The statue depicts the terrifying aspect of Lord Shiva.
• Museum: The Tribhuvan Museum homes several things used by King Tribhuvan during his regime. From his bedroom to the study room, the museum is filled with King's belonging that can give us a look into his life back then. The photographs and coin collection reveal the king's life and interest.
2) Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple):
• Peace Pond: Located on the western side of Swayambhunath is a small pond named, World peace pond. In the middle of the pond is a brass statue of Buddha standing on a lotus flower.
• Harati Temple: The Pagoda-style Harati temple is located on the side of the Swayambhunath stupa and is considered the deity of smallpox and the protector of Buddhism. Visitors visit the temple to offer prayers to protect their children from disease.
• Dewa Dharma Monastery: Visit the monastery to meet the Monks and to witness bronze icons of Buddha along with the traditional Tibetan Paintings.
3) Pashupatinath Temple:
• Slesh Mantak Forest: The forest encircles the holy site, Pasupatinath, and homes monkeys and deer.
• Cremation Ritual: During your visit, you can observe the Hindu cremation ritual performed at the bank of the Bagmati River. It is believed that someone who dies in the surrounding temple is reborn as a human regardless of their sins or misconduct that could worsen their karma.
• Pasupatinath Aarati/Ganga Aarati: A huge crowd is gathered by the shores of the Bagmati River to enjoy the Bagmati Ganga Aarati. The vibe around the site during the aarti gives chills and a feeling of positivity, a special crowd is seen on Saturdays, Mondays, and other special occasions.
• Sadhus: Witness numbers of Sadhus presenting with unique appearance with yellow paintings on their bodies. The Sadhus you will see around the site are there to acquire liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth by meditating.
4) Boudhanath Stupa:
• Restaurants selling a wide variety of Tibetan Dishes
• Visit the Guru Lhakhang Gompa situated opposite the Boudhanath stupa.
• Look out for Tibetan handicrafts like Thangka paintings, singing bowls, and other souvenirs.
5) Patan Durbar Square:
• Krishna Mandir: Built in the 17th century by King Siddhi Narasimha Malla, Krishna Mandir is dedicated to Lord Krishna. One of the fascinating things about the temple is that it is made of stone and depicts some important scenes from the ancient Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat.
• Hiranya Varna Mahavihar: Also known as, the Golden Temple, Hiranya Varna Mahavihar is one of the historical Buddhist monasteries. The three-storied golden pagoda was built in the 12th century by King Bhaskar Varman and is famous for feeding rats.
• Vishwanath Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Vishwanath temple is an outstanding masterpiece built-in 1627 by King Siddhi Narasimha Malla. The temple homes Shiva Linga and is guarded by two stone elephants at the entrance.
• Patan Museum: Patan Museum was inaugurated by King Birendra Bir Bikram shah in 1997 and holds the finest collections of arts and arts crafts. It also houses impressive traditional Newar crafts and bronze statues.
• Mul Chowk: Mul Chowk is the largest chowk within the palace area. Inside the Mul Chowk is an impressive temple of Taleju Bhawani and Degutale Temple, both dedicated to Taleju (Goddess Durga).
6) Bhaktapur Durbar Square:
• 55 windows palace: Built in the 15th century, the fifty-five-window palace is the main architectural structure of Durbar square. The 55-window palace highlights the intricated woodcarvings of the Malla period along with the carvings of Asta Bhairav, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kumar. You can also witness the battleground of Ramayana and drawings of different deities.
• Golden Gate: Built by Ranajit Malla in 1754 AD, the Golden gate is the entrance to the palace and another masterpiece of Bhaktapur Durbar Square. The gate has the figure of Hindu Goddess Kali and Garuda.
• Nyatapola temple: The five-storied Nyatapola temple is considered to be the tallest temple in Nepal, built with architectural perfection. Dedicated to Goddess Siddhi Laxmi, a powerful incarnation of Devi. The temple houses an image of Siddhi Laxmi that stands almost 3.048m with 9 heads and 18 arms, the fierce manifestation of Shiva.
• Vatsala Temple: In the Shikhara style, the Vatsala temple is dedicated to the goddess Vatsala Devi (Durga) and was built by King Jitamitra and reconstructed by King Bhupatindra Malla during the 17-18th century.
• Pottery Square: Located nearby the Taumadhi square is the pottery square where you will get chances to see genuinely authentic Newari pottery kilns. You can observe the locals making or drying the clayware, or you can try some by yourself.
7) Chandragiri Hills:
• Enjoy the panorama of the Himalayas and city from the top of the hill
• exciting cable ride above the lush woodlands of the region
• hike through the rich landscape of the region
• Explore the historical and religious importance of the hills
• Tourist standard restaurants
8) Nagarkot:
• Nagarkot Buddhist Monastery: Located a few steps ahead of Nagarkot tower, the Nagarkot Buddhist monastery is still hidden from many visitors.
• Nagarkot View tower: Anyone who has been to Nagarkot cannot miss visiting the view tower. Climb the staircase and admire the beauty of the hills and Himalayas as the cool breeze freshens your mind and soul.
• Muhan Pokhari: The waterfall of Nagarkot, Muhan Pokhari is another popular destination among the locals. The serene beauty of the area is perfect to capture some memorable pictures.
9) Narayanhiti Palace:
• Kaski Room: Major events like welcoming foreign heads of state and oath-taking ceremonies of the prime minister were held in this room.
• Myagdi Room: In the Myagdi room, different heads of constitutional organs, and ambassadors were given refreshments.
• Dailekh, Baitadi, and Accham room: The rooms were divided for the foreign president (Dailekh room), his wife (Baitadi room), and close relatives (Accham room).
• Bajura and Jumla: Jumla room is where the foreign chiefs would dine and sleep in Bajura Room.
• Mugu Room: In this room, different materials used by King Tribhuvan shah are kept immaculately.
• Dhading and Dhankuta: The Dhankuta room was used as King's bedroom, while the Dhading chamber was the King's resting room.
• Fountain garden: Located just behind the palace is the fountain garden made by King Tribhuvan.
10) The Last Resort:
• Enjoy the walk around the resort
• White River rafting
• Delicious food served at the resort
• Bungee jumping
• Scenic drive along the Nepal-Tibet Highway.