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Best Things to do in Nepal (2026)

Activities and experiences, from markets and classes to outdoor trips and evening entertainment, for filling your time in a destination.

5 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 things to do in Nepal

  1. Thamel Neighbourhood walk and shopping, ThamelKathmandu's traveller quarter, a maze of narrow lanes packed with trekking shops, guesthouses, restaurants and live music bars just north of the old city.
  2. Buddha Air Everest Experience Mountain Flight Scenic mountain flight, Tribhuvan International AirportAn hour-long early morning sightseeing flight from Kathmandu along the Himalaya to Everest and back, with a guaranteed window seat for every passenger.
  3. Asan and Indra Chowk Bazaar Historic market walk, AsanThe old market squares of central Kathmandu on the former India to Tibet trade route, crowded with spice, grain, textile and bead sellers around small temples.

Thing to do

1. Thamel

Neighbourhood walk and shoppingThamel

Kathmandu's traveller quarter, a maze of narrow lanes packed with trekking shops, guesthouses, restaurants and live music bars just north of the old city.

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Thing to do

4. Nagarkot

Himalayan viewpoint and hill stationNagarkot

A hill station on the rim of the Kathmandu Valley, about 32 km from the capital, known for sunrise views across the Himalaya and hiking trails.

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