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Lalitpur 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Lalitpur grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Pashupatinath Temple · Temples & religious sites·Castles & palaces

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  1. Morning
    Pashupatinath Temple

    Temples & religious sites

    Pashupatinath Temple stands on the banks of the Bagmati River east of Kathmandu and is revered as a holy site dedicated to Shiva. Pilgrims come from around the world, and tens of thousands gather for the Shivaratri festival.

  2. After lunch
    Guhyeshwari Temple

    Temples & religious sites · 0.5 km from the previous stop

    A Hindu temple on the southern bank of Nepal's Bagmati River, it is one of the Shakti Peethas. It is regarded as an important pilgrimage site for Tantric practitioners and was extensively rebuilt in the 17th century.

  3. Afternoon
    Charumati Stupa

    Temples & religious sites · 0.9 km from the previous stop

    Charumati Stupa is a Buddhist stupa in Nepal. It's a peaceful place to walk around the stupa and experience Buddhist culture.

  4. Evening
    Singha Durbar

    Castles & palaces · 2.8 km from the previous stop

    This former palace, built in 1908, now houses several ministries of the Nepali government. Its main building was destroyed in large-scale protests in 2025, so its current appearance may differ from before.

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DAY 2

Around Swayambhunath · Temples & religious sites·Museums & galleries

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  1. Morning
    Swayambhunath

    Temples & religious sites

    Swayambhunath is a Buddhist temple on a hilltop west of Kathmandu, nicknamed the 'Monkey Temple' for the many monkeys living around it. It's a prime spot for viewing the entire Kathmandu Valley and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  2. After lunch
    Natural History Museum of Nepal

    Museums & galleries · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    Opened in 1975, this museum sits near Swayambhunath. Its collection of some 50,000 plant, animal, and fungal specimens from across Nepal offers a sweeping look at the natural world of the Himalayas.

  3. Afternoon
    Kasthamandap

    Temples & religious sites · 2.1 km from the previous stop

    A wooden temple that once stood in Kathmandu Durbar Square, parts of which dated back as far as the 7th century. It collapsed in the 2015 Nepal earthquake but has since been restored and can be visited again.

  4. Evening
    Thamel

    Shopping & districts · 1.3 km from the previous stop

    Thamel is a traveler's district in central Kathmandu, packed with budget accommodations popular among backpackers. Wi-Fi is available throughout the streets, making it a comfortable place to stay.

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DAY 3

Around Basantapur Durbar Square · Parks & gardens·Castles & palaces

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  1. Morning
    Basantapur Durbar Square

    Parks & gardens

    Kathmandu Durbar Square is a former royal palace square in Nepal's Kathmandu Valley. Steeped in history, it's a wonderful place to wander slowly and take in its old-world atmosphere.

  2. After lunch
    Hanuman Dhoka

    Castles & palaces · 0 km from the previous stop

    A royal palace complex on Kathmandu Durbar Square, Nepal, gathering palace buildings from both the Malla and Shah dynasties. It takes its name from the Hanuman statue guarding the entrance and is steeped in historical atmosphere.

  3. Afternoon
    Kathmandu Valley

    Nature · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    The Kathmandu Valley is a historic valley in central Nepal, home to numerous Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites. Spanning the former royal cities of Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur, seven of its monuments are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

  4. Evening
    Indra Chowk

    Parks & gardens · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A square located in Kathmandu, Nepal, that makes for an easy stop while getting around the city center.

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