Bhaktapur

Temples & religious sites

Pashupatinath Temple

Pashupatinath Temple is a Hindu temple on the banks of the Bagmati River, east of Kathmandu. Known as a sacred site dedicated to Shiva, it draws pilgrims from all over the world.

Museums & galleries

Narayanhiti Palace

Narayanhity Palace served as the residence of Nepal's royal family and the site where major state affairs were discussed, featuring a grand building, gardens, and an audience hall. Destroyed by an earthquake, it was rebuilt during King Mahendra's reign in 1936 and remains in that form today.

Temples & religious sites

Changu Narayan Temple

Changu Narayan Temple sits atop a hill in Bhaktapur and, built in the 4th century, is considered one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal. Dedicated to Vishnu, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.

Parks & gardens

Patan Durbar Square

One of Nepal's Durbar Squares, located in Lalitpur (formerly Patan). Strolling around the old royal palace, you can sense centuries of history, making it a pleasant spot to relax and take in the old-town atmosphere.

Parks & gardens

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Bhaktapur Durbar Square is one of Nepal's iconic royal squares, located in the heart of Bhaktapur. It's a great place to stroll slowly through its old-world alleys.

Heritage & monuments

Kailashnath Mahadev Statue

The Kailashnath Mahadev Statue in Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur, is known as the tallest Shiva statue in the world. It's about 20 km from Kathmandu, making it an easy day trip from the city.

Castles & palaces

Singha Durbar

Singha Durbar is a palace that once housed several administrative ministries of the Nepali government, built in 1908 by Chandra Shumsher Jung Bahadur Rana. It served as government offices for a long time, but its main building was severely damaged during protests in 2025.

Nature

Bagmati River

The Bagmati River is a sacred waterway flowing through Kathmandu Valley, with the Hindu holy site of Pashupatinath Temple standing on its banks. Here you can witness distinctive Hindu customs, including cremation rites held along the riverbank.