When it comes to visit Kathmandu, Nepal, the best time to visit is during the peak season of tourism. The months of September to November are the months of tourism in which people from all across the globe reach Nepal, the home country to the capital city Kathmandu, to get amused by the enchanting beauty of the gems that it contains. Kathmandu is the gateway to tourism in Nepal. The economy of Nepal is focused on tourism and is famous among the visitors because it is rich in its history and tradition.
Kathmandu is also famous because it is present in the nation of mountains, Nepal. Whole Kathmandu is surrounded by the mighty and huge mountains.
Things to do in Kathmandu
Tourism is the basic and largest industry in Kathmandu and this is the reason why large amount is being spent on the development and conservation of the modern and ancient structures in the city. Considering about the things to do in Kathmandu, we have compiled a list of ten best activities that you must do while visiting Kathmandu. These include:
1. Visit Boudhanath Stupa
Considered as one of the most holiest and sacred stupa, Boudhanath stupa is a must visit thing while you are in Kathmandu. It is also recognized as the UNESCO world heritage site and is rich in symbolism. It is also the world’s largest Buddhist monastery where followers all across the world came to seek the blessings and get forgiveness of their sins.
2. Walk in Thamel
Thamel is considered as heart and soul of Kathmandu. It is the best place to start your tour with while you are visiting Kathmandu for the first time. It is the place where large locals and tourists intermingle with each other. From markets to food stalls, you will find everything in this street.
3. Visit Durbar Square
Durbar Square has been the tourist place of Kathmandu even the Nepali royal family had moved from Hanuman Palace. It is the best place to start your tourism with. The Durbar Square is visited by the millions of tourists because it is surrounded numerous other temples.
4. Visit Pashupatinath Temple
One of the famous tourist’s destinations among many is the temple of Pashupatinath that represents the vibrant culture of Nepal. It is regarded as the most significant Hindu temple in the whole Asia. It is definitely a good place to visit as it also gives different perspectives on Nepalese culture.
5. Contemplate in Kopan Monastery
If you are looking for mediation and finding some peaceful place to escape from the chaos of Kathmandu, then no place is better than Kopan Monastery. You can trek and hike in the steep paths of Kopan Monastery.
6. Stroll in the Garden of Dreams
Who do not want to stroll in the garden of dreams with its beauty and lavish imaginations? If you also love to live in your dreams, then you can get to the garden of dreams that lies on the entrance of Thamel. You can find there the European style landscaping and architecture with the sweet and pleasant fragrance of flowers in the air.
7. Fly above the Mountains
Another interesting and adventurous thing that you can do in Kathmandu is to have the mountain flight. This is the best option to get a bird’s eye view of all the mountain ranges like Annapurna, Everest, Himalayas, if you have no time to trek them all.
8. Shop in Kathmandu
One of the wonderful things to do in Kathmandu is to shop. Who don’t love to shop? Certainly everybody does. So you can buy traditional handicrafts, stuff of your taste from the markets of Kathmandu that provides equally popular stuff for the people of all sorts of tastes.
9. Eat out
Ranging from Bhutanese food to French cuisine, you can find all genera of foods in Kathmandu. Local Nepali foods are a must try foods that you should not have to miss. So foodies can also have a great time in Kathmandu.
10. Hike around
As you are visiting the country of mountains, how is it not possible to come without hiking in Nepal? Kathmandu offers great hiking options for the beginners and professionals by providing famous hiking sites like Nagarkot Hike, Chisapani Hike, Champadevi Hike, Nagarjuna Hike etc.
