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Top 10 Free Things to do in Kathmandu, Central Region
Nepal’s capital is surrounded by a valley full of historic sites, ancient temples, shrines, and fascinating villages. Mingle with locals and animals amid Durbar Square’s monuments, or join mountain trekkers in the bustling Thamel District. Explore shops for exquisite work by local artisans—carpets and paper prints are specialties.
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1. Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By BarbGolda - Ringoes, United States
I have been wanting to get to Christmas Mass here for three years and finally made it there tonight. It is difficult to find and to find a mass schedule. With the help of Phuri from Himalayan Friends Trekking, we got there for the whole mass and some wonderful carols before time. It was amazing! We are blessed. I attended with my husband, son and his fiance.
2. Boudha Farmers Market at Utpala Cafe
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Boudha Farmers Market has been managing the market for over 3 months in Utpala Cafe in Boudha. As organic food are high in demand of organic products in Nepal we understood that we need a local marketplace where the farmers can directly market their production. It is all about organic products, crafts and food, It is the first kind of market in the valley where you see the combination of organic vegetables, food, products with the added beauty of beautifully crafted Handicraft Products.
Reviewed By mahesht2020
When i was in boudha at last Saturday and i was surprised bescouse of there was organic farmar market and there was a amazing bro couli which is look like artificial.such a good place for healthy food and vegetable????????????????????????????
3. Akash Bhairav Temple
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4.5 based on 87 reviews
The statues in this sacred temple tell the colorful legend of beheaded King Yalambar.
Reviewed By ajaykhadka - Kathmandu, Nepal
Akash Bhairav The Aakash Bhairav temple at Indrachowk in Kathmandu is the residence of King Yalamber who is supposed to have achieved the power through tantric and is believed to be appearance of Lord Shiva, but like Banasura, he may possibly have been a disciple of lord Shiva. The Aakash Bhairav temple at Indrachowk in Kathmandu is the residence of King Yalamber who is supposed to have achieved the power through tantric and is believed to be appearance of Lord Shiva, but like Banasura, he may possibly have been a disciple of lord Shiva. Many such other add-ons are found in Nepali tradition of the story where Aakash Bhairav was involved in the Kurukshetra war. Akash Bhairav is a Hindu deity, regarded as the “god of the sky”, several large temples in Kathmandu are dedicated to him and also consider as a progenitor of the Maharjan caste, especially the peasant groups. Aakash Bhairav's head has an image that the Buddhists recognize as Buddha and the Hindus identify as Brahma, thus making the idol of Yalamber/Barbarika/Aakash Bhairav worship by everyone. The head of the Aakash Bhairav was excavated many hundred years ago in Kathmandu. The head now exists in a Hindu temple in Kathmandu which isn’t far-off from Durbar Square. It is taken out of the temple once in every year and is blessed by the Kumari- the living goddess lives nearby Kumari Chowk. Worshipping of the Bhairav is generally a symbol of protection and power. For eight continuous days during the celebrations in Indrajatra festival, the temple contains of decorated temple and the deity. This is follow by the Tantrik Puja, the Sagun Puja and the Kal Puja. The worshipper and the deity are held together in an exceptionally 'reciprocal' energetic. Akash Bhairav symbolizes protection and goodwill for the nation and its people as per the belief by the Nepalese people. #storytelling #historyofkathmandu #indrachoknewroad #kathmandu #nepal #nepaldiaries
4. Kopan Monastery
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4.5 based on 787 reviews
Hundreds of monks and nuns live at this monastery, which offers meditation courses year round.
Reviewed By 403jennar - Winnipeg, Canada
We went to the monastery for when it first opened at 9:30 and stayed until around 11, and had a very memorable time circling the stupas and observing life at the monastery. Great view of Kathmandu from the cafe where you can sit outside and watch the monks go about their rituals and daily life. We took a taxi to get there and he waited until we were done at no extra charge, which is recommended as there were not taxis there waiting to pick people up.
5. Pullahari Monastery
6. Seto Machindranath Temple
7. Dakshinkali Temple
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4.5 based on 236 reviews
This temple is dedicated to the ferocious goddess Kali, to whom animals are sacrificed twice a week.
Reviewed By RahulG2323 - Jodhpur, India
amazing temple. brings peace and a kind of vibration once you enter the premises. great art and architecture. blissful and serene place for blessings of the ma kali. . even in the times of covid, it is open for blessing seekers.
8. Asan
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4.5 based on 243 reviews
Reviewed By Voyage739359
Ancient traditional market within residential square located central of Kathmandu and easily accessible from the Touristic Hub Thamel and Kathmandu Durbar square. This is one of the recommeded local spice market for spice lovers.
9. Budhanilkantha
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4.5 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By bhavanamisar
Ancient old, open temple is surrounded by rudrakash trees. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and has a huge reclining statue of Lord Vishnu which is the largest stone carving in Nepal. A must visit place.
10. Budhanilakantha Temple
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By RahulG2323 - Jodhpur, India
amazing temple with the floating idol of lord vishnu in a lying position in a pond. it is amazing how the idol floats on water. it is said that it rests on the sheshnaag. a must visit. great temple.
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