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Nepal, Asia

3-Day Kathmandu itinerary guide

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Kathmandu — Legal hashish shop in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1973

Top stops to prioritize

  • Pashupatinath Temple
  • The Old House
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Himali Kitchen
  • Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
  • Kathmandu Steak House Restaurant
  • KL Tower
  • Buddha Stupa

Day 1: Most popular attractions

For day 1, we strategically grouped the most popular attraction, Kathmandu Durbar Square, with surrounding point of interests to start your trip off with a bang.

  • Pashupatinath Temple
  • KL Tower
  • Buddha Stupa
  • Narayanhiti Royal Palace
  • Sherpa Mall

Day 2: North side of town

For day 2, we recommend exploring the north side side of town.

  • Kathmandu Durbar Square
  • Seto Tower, Dharahara
  • Ratna Park
  • Seto Machhindra Nath Temple
  • Asan Bazar
  • Purple Haze Rock Bar
  • Swayambhu Buddha Park - Ring Road

Day 3: Proximity is everything

For day 3, we bundled attractions like Swoyambhu Mahachaitya and National Museum of Nepal and other places within a close range, so that the time it takes to travel between all of them is less than one hour.

  • Swoyambhu Mahachaitya
  • National Museum of Nepal
  • Hanuman Dhoka
  • Pilgrims Book House
  • Garden of Dreams

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