1.Kathmandu Durbar Square: The house of the Living Goddess ( Kumari Ghar ), the ferocious Kal Bhairab, the red monkey god, and hundreds of erotic carvings are a few examples of the sights at the Square! The buildings here are the greatest achievements of the Malla dynasty.
2.Syambhunath: The history of the Valley, according to the legends, begins with Swayambhu, or the "the self-existent".It is the major pilgrimage for Buddhism.Peripheral sources of power were discovered on the hilltop as well and stupas, temples, and rest houses were built to honour them. Images of important deities, both Buddhist and Hindu, were also installed.
3.Bouddhanath: Bouddhanath is among the largest stupas in South Asia, and it has become the focal point of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. The white mound looms thirty-six meters overhead. The stupa is located on the ancient trade route to Tibet, and Tibetan merchants rested and offered prayers here for many centuries. When refugees entered Nepal from Tibet in the 1950s, many of them decided to live around Bouddhanath.
4.Pashupatinath: Pashupatinath is the holiest Hindu pilgrimage destination in Nepal. There are linga images of Shiva along with statues, shrines, and temples dedicated to other deities in the complex. A temple dedicated to Shiva existed at this site in AD 879. However, the present temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1697.
5.Patan Durbar Square:This whole square is a cluster of fine pagoda temples and stone statues; it is at the same time the business hub of the city. At every step one comes across a piece of art or an image of a deity, testifying to the consummate skill of Patan's anonymous artists.The stone temple of Lord Krishna and the Royal Bath (Tushahity) with its intricate stone and bronze carvings are two other masterpieces in the same vicinity.The three-storey stone temple continues to elicit high praise from lovers of art and beauty. It was built by King Siddhi Narasingha Malla in the sixteenth century.
6.Bhaktapur Durbar Squqre:Bhaktapur Durbar Square is a conglomeration of pagoda and shikhara-style temples grouped around a fifty-five window palace of brick and wood. The square is one of the most charming architectural showpieces of the Valley as it highlights the ancient arts of Nepal.The five-storey pagoda styled Nyatapola temple was built by King Bhupatindra Malla in 1702 A. D. It stands on five terraces on each of which squat a pair of figures: two famous wrestlers, two elephants, two lions, two griffins and Baghini and Singhini -the tiger and the lion goddesses.
7.ChanghuNarayan: Narayan, or Vishnu, is the preserver of creation to Hindus. His temple near Changu village is often described as the most ancient temple in the Kathmandu Valley. A fifth century stone inscription, the oldest to be discovered in Nepal, is located in the temple compound and it tells of the victorious King Mandev. The temple now covers sixteen hundred years of Nepalese art history. The temple, built around the third century, is decorated by some of the best samples of stone, wood, and metal craft in the Valley.
8.Kakani: Situated at an elevation of 6,500 feet above the sea level and 25 kilometers away from Kathmandu City is hilly Kakani, famous for plenty of terraced fields. Short treks are made possible. The fabulous holiday area of Kakani features enchanting attractions ranging from the beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan panorama, especially of the Ganesh Himal.
9.Nagarkot:There are various places around the edge of the Kathmandu valley which offer great mountain views. Mountain watchers make their way up to the village; stay overnight in one of Nagarkot's lodges or hotels where you rise at dawn to see the sun appears over the Himalaya. Nagarkot is the popular tourist resort in Nepal which is situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2175 m above the see level. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest) can be seen from here.
10.Chobhar: En-route to Dakshinkali, situated 9-km south-west of Kathmandu, this place is famous for its gorge, said to have been cut by the god Manjushri to drain the water from the Kathmandu Valley which was at that time a lake. There is a small but picturesque temple of Adinath on the top of a hill. From this point one has a superb view of snow-clad mountain peaks.
11.Godavari: It lies southeast of Patan at the distance of 10 km. The only Botanical Garden in Nepal lies in Godavari. It is a place of splendid natural beauty. Fish hatchery and marble quarry are also located in Godavari. Godavari-kunda, Nau-Dhara and a Buddhist Monastery are the additional attractions in Godavari. Special Festival is celebrated once a twelve year in Godavari-Kunda.
12.Pharping And Dashinkali:Both these places are known for Hindu pilgrimage sites situated at a lovely countryside approximately 25 km south-west of Kathmandu. Dashinkali Temple houses the mighty mother Hindu Goddess admidst green pinewood where the scarifies of duck, goat, cock and buffalo are made to the Goddess every Tuesday and Saturday to make her happy. It is an hour's scenic drive from Kathmandu City. Magnificent views of the surrounding landscape is marvelous from here.
13:Gokarna:This lovely royal game Sanctuary also known as Gokarna Safari Park, lies about 10 km north-east of Kathmandu, It is situated on the bank of the river Bagmati. Many wild animals such as spotted deer, can be viewed in the Sanctuary. An entrance fee is charged for the game Sanctuary. On the northern side of Gokarna on the way to Sundarijal is a pagoda style of Gokarnashewor Mahadev Temple which stands on one of the Bagmati gorges.
14.Buddhanilkantha:About 8 km north of Kathmandu, this holy site is located at base of Shiva Parvati hill. It is a remarkable colossal city of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of snakes. This is one of the masterpieces of stone statue and in the middle of a small pond seems to float Lord Vishnu in the water.
15.Kirtipur:It is small town, 8 km southwest of Kathmandu lies atop a hill. This historic town has many things to offer like old shrines and temples and old houses. Some of the folks are typically dressed in traditional costumes, and can be spotted working on looms.
16.Namo Buddha: Situated on a hill just above Panauti valley is an authentic Buddhist shrine which the indigenous Newars call ‘Namra Bhagawan.' The Stupa is highly worshipped by Nepalese Buddhists and Tibetan Buddhists. This serene woods proves to be an ideal spot for sentimental meditation. The pious forestation is believed to be the exact location where late King Mahastawa (one of the past Buddha incarnations) sacrificed his own flesh for the sake of a dying tigress and her hungry cubs.
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