Nepal Itinerary

The Perfect 7-Day Kathmandu Itinerary

Kathmandu 🇳🇵 · Built from 3 real traveler plans · 37 spots

Boudhanath StupaPashupatinath TempleKathmandu Durbar SquareGolden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)

Kathmandu is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 3 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 7-day plan — built around the 37+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Kathmandu.

7-Day Kathmandu Itinerary

Day 1

Boudhanath Stupa
Boudhanath Stupa
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Pashupatinath Temple
Pashupatinath Temple
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Kathmandu Durbar Square
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 3 travelers
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar)
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Changu Narayan Temple
Changu Narayan Temple
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 2

Dattatreya Square
Dattatreya Square
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
Patan Durbar Square
Patan Durbar Square
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Roadhouse Cafe Boudha
Roadhouse Cafe Boudha
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Garden of Dreams
Garden of Dreams
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 3

Thamel
Thamel
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Thangka Painting Schools/Shops around Boudha
Thangka Painting Schools/Shops around Boudha
other · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Creative Hands
Creative Hands
shopping · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers
Ason Market
Ason Market
other · ★ 4.9 · saved by 1 travelers
Chandragiri Hills
Chandragiri Hills
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 4

Shechen Monastery
Shechen Monastery
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Nyatapola Temple
Nyatapola Temple
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Mahabuddha Temple
Mahabuddha Temple
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Cafe Nyatapola
Cafe Nyatapola
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 1 travelers
Kumari Ghar
Kumari Ghar
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 5

Asan Bazaar
Asan Bazaar
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Chilancho Stupa (Kirtipur)
Chilancho Stupa (Kirtipur)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Guheswori Temple
Guheswori Temple
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Phulchowki Hill (Lower Trails)
Phulchowki Hill (Lower Trails)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 6

Patan Museum
Patan Museum
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Bagh Bhairab Temple (Kirtipur)
Bagh Bhairab Temple (Kirtipur)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Kasthamandap
Kasthamandap
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple (Chandragiri)
Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple (Chandragiri)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 1 travelers
Nasal Chowk
Nasal Chowk
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers

Day 7

Basantapur Tower (Nine-Storey Palace)
Basantapur Tower (Nine-Storey Palace)
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers
Jamacho Gumba (Nagarjun Monastery)
Jamacho Gumba (Nagarjun Monastery)
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers
Jamacho Peak (Nagarjun)
Jamacho Peak (Nagarjun)
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers
Kathmandu Durbar Square Souvenir Shops
Kathmandu Durbar Square Souvenir Shops
other · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers
Kirtipur Ancient City
Kirtipur Ancient City
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Kathmandu

  • Boudhanath Stupa — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Pashupatinath Temple — ★ 4.7 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Kathmandu Durbar Square — ★ 4.5 (saved by 3 travelers)
  • Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar) — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Changu Narayan Temple — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Dattatreya Square — ★ 4.7 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Patan Durbar Square — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)
  • Bhaktapur Durbar Square — ★ 4.6 (saved by 2 travelers)

Where to Eat in Kathmandu

  • Roadhouse Cafe Boudha — ★ 4.5
  • Cafe Nyatapola — ★ 4.7
  • Himalayan French Bakery (Thamel) — ★ 4.4

Kathmandu Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Kathmandu?

Most travelers planning Kathmandu on Triply spend about 7 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Kathmandu?

Based on 3 real Kathmandu itineraries, the most-saved spots are Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Golden Temple (Hiranya Varna Mahavihar), Changu Narayan Temple, Dattatreya Square.

Where should I eat in Kathmandu?

The most-saved places to eat in Kathmandu are Roadhouse Cafe Boudha, Cafe Nyatapola, Himalayan French Bakery (Thamel).

Is Kathmandu worth visiting?

Kathmandu is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 3 traveler itineraries covering 37+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 7-day trip.

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