Places to Visit in Kathmandu in 24 Hours, Kathmandu, Nepal

To me, Kathmandu is one of those cities where you can stay for weeks and you still feel like there is more to see and more to explore. Well, then imagine that you have only 24 hours in the city.

Where to go and what to see if you don’t have much time in Kathmandu? We’ve got some must-see places and few recommendations for visiting Kathmandu for you. All you need is a bottle of water, rented scooter or taxi and some snacks in your bag. It is going to be an intense, but inspiring and interesting day for you! 

Thamel is definitely a place to start your Kathmandu day with. It’s an area where all hotels, restaurants and souvenirs shops are located. You can buy here some snacks, water and rent a motorbike or taxi to make sure your trip goes smooth.

Thamel is well-known for being hectic and busy with tourist, so don’t spend too much time there, approximately 1,5 h would be more than enough to get to know the area.

Move from Thamel to the famous Monkey Temple (known as the Swayambhunath stupa). It is one of the highest points in Kathmandu that provides its visitors with breath-taking views of the city. You will see locals praying, and singers playing liturgical songs. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).