Pashupatinath Temple : Situated 5km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river. The temple was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Guheshwori Temple : Near Pashupatinath Temple is another historic and holy temple of Guheshwori. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple courtyard.
Machchendranath Temple : The temple of Sweta Machchendranath is situated at Machchendra Bahal between Indra Chwok and Ason. It is a pagoda of considerable artistic beauty. The deity is also called Janmodaya or Machchendra.
Akash Bhairav Temple : A three story temple in the market avenue ,called indra chwok , the image of Akash Bhairav is displayed outside for a week during Indra Jatra, the festival of Indra, the God of rain.
Temple of Kumari(Kumari Ghar) : Kumari (Vestal virgin ), or the living Goddess, who represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju, is a Buddhist by birth. The temple of Kumari is situated in the vicinity of Hanumandhoka Palace. The building has intricately carved wooden balconies and window screens. The kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year Indra Jatra festival, the president of Nepal seeks the Kumaris blessings.
Ashok Vinayak Temple :The small but very important temple of Ashok Vinayak is situted behind the Kasthamandap. It is also known as Kathmandu Ganesh or Maru Ganesh.
Bhadrakali Temple : At the eastern edge of the Tundikhel( which is a large ground of Kathmandu) stands the temple of Goddess Bhadrakali. This temple is also known as Lumarhi temple and is one of the main "Shakta" temples of Kathmandu city.
Budhanilakantha : About 8km of north of Kathmandu, at the base of Shivapuri hill is a remarkable colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of snakes. This is one of the masterpieces of stone sculptures of the Lichchavi period. This fifth century statue is in the middle of a small pond and seems to float in water.
Swayambhunath : This is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3km west of Kathmandu city and is situated on a hillock about 77m above the level of the Kathmandu valley and hence commands on excellent view of the valley. This stupa is the oldest of its kind of Nepal. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Bouddhanath : The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8km east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument list in1979. Entrance fee at Bouddhanath for SAARC national is Rs. 15 and for other foreigners Rs.50.
Dakshinkali Temple : The temple of Dakshinkali is situated about 11km southeast of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali is regarded as one of the most important Hindu goddess. Pilgrims visit this temple yo offer their prayers and animal sacrifices are made to the goddess. This place is also popular picnic spot.
Guheshwori Temple : Near Pashupatinath Temple is another historic and holy temple of Guheshwori. Only Hindus are allowed to enter the temple courtyard.
Machchendranath Temple : The temple of Sweta Machchendranath is situated at Machchendra Bahal between Indra Chwok and Ason. It is a pagoda of considerable artistic beauty. The deity is also called Janmodaya or Machchendra.
Akash Bhairav Temple : A three story temple in the market avenue ,called indra chwok , the image of Akash Bhairav is displayed outside for a week during Indra Jatra, the festival of Indra, the God of rain.
Temple of Kumari(Kumari Ghar) : Kumari (Vestal virgin ), or the living Goddess, who represents a very ancient Hindu deity of Nepal locally known as Taleju, is a Buddhist by birth. The temple of Kumari is situated in the vicinity of Hanumandhoka Palace. The building has intricately carved wooden balconies and window screens. The kumari acknowledges greetings from her balcony window. Once a year Indra Jatra festival, the president of Nepal seeks the Kumaris blessings.
Ashok Vinayak Temple :The small but very important temple of Ashok Vinayak is situted behind the Kasthamandap. It is also known as Kathmandu Ganesh or Maru Ganesh.
Bhadrakali Temple : At the eastern edge of the Tundikhel( which is a large ground of Kathmandu) stands the temple of Goddess Bhadrakali. This temple is also known as Lumarhi temple and is one of the main "Shakta" temples of Kathmandu city.
Budhanilakantha : About 8km of north of Kathmandu, at the base of Shivapuri hill is a remarkable colossal statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of snakes. This is one of the masterpieces of stone sculptures of the Lichchavi period. This fifth century statue is in the middle of a small pond and seems to float in water.
Swayambhunath : This is one of the world's most glorious Buddhist Chaityas. It is said to be 2000 years old. Painted on the four sides of the spire's base are the all seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. It is 3km west of Kathmandu city and is situated on a hillock about 77m above the level of the Kathmandu valley and hence commands on excellent view of the valley. This stupa is the oldest of its kind of Nepal. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List in 1979.
Bouddhanath : The stupa of Bouddhanath lies 8km east of Kathmandu. This ancient colossal Stupa is one of the biggest in the world, and the center of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage Monument list in1979. Entrance fee at Bouddhanath for SAARC national is Rs. 15 and for other foreigners Rs.50.
Dakshinkali Temple : The temple of Dakshinkali is situated about 11km southeast of Kathmandu. Dakshinkali is regarded as one of the most important Hindu goddess. Pilgrims visit this temple yo offer their prayers and animal sacrifices are made to the goddess. This place is also popular picnic spot.
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