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101 Things To Do In Kathmandu Valley




Some time back, I saw this Facebook page called 1001 things to do in Kathmandu. I was pretty excited, I was determined I would do everything on the list. But then, somewhere in the middle, they stopped posting. So now, I am creating my own list. I thought a thousand would be too boring to go through, so I am starting with a 100. I hope I may have done justice to the list. Go through the list and see if you can find anything new you haven’t done or you’d like to do again. Go Crazy:

1.      Sit by the Boudhanath Stupa and watch the world go by


2.      Walk through the streets of Thamel




3.      Experience the evening aarti at Pasupatinath Temple




4.      Visit the Swoyambunath Stupa in the early hours



5.      Look over history at Bhaktapur durbar square



6.      Have a famous tiptop samosa, or two or three



7.      Enjoy the rides of a Kathmandu tempo



8.      Soak in the positive vibes with a stroll around Basantapur
9.      The Indrachowk lassi is a must have



10.  Get stuffed with the aaloo and the yumyums of Honacha


11.  Spend a day at Garden of Dreams



12.  Quench your thirst with the famous Ranjana Galli’s soda



13.  Devour a bowl of Juju dhau at the Bhaktapur durbar square gate



14.  Take a rickshaw ride on the streets of Thamel



15.  A visit to the Banglamukhi Temple



16.  Plan a fun game of paint ball with a group of your friends at Battlefield Nepal



17.  Go to the central zoo at Jawalakhel



18.   Pay a visit to the Narayan Hiti Palace Museum



19.  Try the BK’s fries at Thamel



20.  Have Gwarmari with hot tea for breakfast 



21.  Indulge in the delicious papdi chat made by ram lal dai beside Suraj Arcade



22.  A short ride to Taudaha lake with your friends



23.  Enjoy a movie at the QFX cinemas



24.  Surround yourself with green fields at Khokana



25.  Play a game of Lasermax with your friends at Civil Mall, Sundhara



26.  Grab a Syanko Katti Roll at various branches



27.  Take in the history at Patan Durbar Square Museum



28.  Appreciate the fresh air and scenery from Shantiban, Godawari



29.  Take part in Mataya: 



30.  Experience the Machhindranath Jatra



31.  Enjoy the Newari delicacies with your friends at Lahana, Kirtipur



32.  Visit the bosan dada or the white house view point resort just ahead of Taudaha



33.  Visit the different malls around Kathmandu, especially the LABIM Mall



34.  Stroll across the Godavari Botanical Garden



35.  Take pride in Indrajatra



36.  One can never say no to the local momos



37.  Indulge in various flavors of homemade chips at Pimbahal Chips corner



38.  Take a hike to the Lakhuri bhanjyang ahead of Lamatar, south of Patan



39.  Tingle your tastebuds with Panipuri at various places



40.  Go cycling around Kathmandu



41.  Pay a visit to the Kathmandu Fun Valley



42.  Dig into a bowl of Laphing 



43.  Take your friends to a short hike to Champadevi



44.  Plan a trip to Fun Park, Bhrikutimandap



45.  Visit the Golden Temple at Patan in the early morning



46.  Go on a short ride to Lele



47.  Enjoy yomari at the village café, Pulchowk



48.  Take a short hike to Shivapuri National Park



49.  Stop by Chi-Chi grill at Saugal, Patan



50.  Enjoy  a game of bowling at United World Trade Center, Tripureshwor



51.  Devour a brownie at Dhokaima Café, Patan Dhoka



52.  Play a game of Futsal at the different locations available around the valley



53.  Visit Coco Waffles, Bansbari for brunch



54.  Beat your friends at archery at Sanepa


55.  Sip on your favorite cup of coffee at Himalayan Java



56.  Take a cable car ride to Chandragiri Hills



57.  Splash around in the pools at Whoopee Land, Chobhar



58.  A ride to Nagdaha



59.  Visit the Budhanilkantha temple



60.  Enjoy the sunset from Pilot Baba Ashram Danda, Bhaktapur



61.  Enjoy dinner with a bunch at Ghangri Café, Pulchowk



62.  Relax at Pharping hydropower 



63.  Have hot jerry swari for breakfast 



64.  Pay a visit to the National Museum at Swoyambhu



65.  Sip on a cup of coffee in peace at Kar.ma, Gyanmandal, Jhamsikhel



66.  Feed the fishies at Siddhapokhari, Bhaktapur



67.  Ice skating at Civil Mall, Sundhara



68.  Take in the beauty of Mahaboudhha, Patan



69.  Try the Zuri Kiss Cake at OR2K, Thamel



70.  A 10 day Vipassana meditation course in Budhanilkantha



71.  Enjoy a night out at clubs with your friends



72.  A short ride to Bungamati 



73.  Take  trip to Jhor, Mahankal



74.  Have a look at the snow peaked mountains from Suryachour



75.  Visit the Dakshinkali Temple



76.  Look up the books you want at Pilgrim’s book house



77.  Purchase made in Nepal or handmade products from Local Project or TimroConcept Store, Jhamsikhel


78.  Experience Theatre night 



79.  Lose yourself in art displays at Nepal art council 



80.  Feed your soul with Thakali khana



81.  Enjoy Fried ice cream rolls at Funkey Delights



82.  Have a plate of spicy rumpum chatpate at Mid, Baneshwor



83.  Say your prayers at Bajrabarahi temple, Chapagaun



84.  Taste varieties of titaura around



85.  Pick handmade earrings and keyrings of your choice at Masala Beads, Thamel 



86.  Taste Aaloo nimki at jupitor tole, nakhipot



87.  Relax at Infinity pool, Hotel Mulberry, Thamel 



88.  Enjoy a drink while you create a piece of art with Sip N Paint Nepal



89.  Experience freshness at Organic farm, kapan



90.  Get adventurous Rock wall climbing in Nepal at Astrek, Thamel



91.  Walk along the Kirtipur-Naikap bridge



92.  Look around the Aviation Museum, Sinamangal



93.  Have fun with friends or loved ones at Begumbeli, Bhaisepati



94.  Get in touch with nature at Sundarijal waterfall



95.  Visit the highest Shiva statue, sangha



96.  Lose yourself in Kaiser Library



97.  Get the thrill of a live match at dashrath stadium



98.  Enjoy delicacies at G-Café, Boudhha 



99.  Go on a Go-Kart race with your friends



100.  Enjoy a Karaoke night out with your friends 



101.   Indulge in a Roadhouse café pizza



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