See the ancient temples of Kathmandu
For a highly historical, cultural and inspiring holiday experience, Kathmandu is your placeKathmandu is the biggest metropolitan city in Nepal and attracts thousands of visitors each year. It is a real culture shock to many, with very different sounds, smells and sights to anywhere in Europe or America. A bustling city with breathtaking, ancient temples and a lively nightlife, it is a fun and cultural place to visit.
The Tihar Festival of Lights occurs every year in November and is a huge religious event, bringing together people from all over the world. It takes place over five consecutive days and has various worship ceremonies for different types of animals, each of significant importance to the religion.
The local temples are a must to visit when in Kathmandu, as the architecture will have you in complete awe. Some of the best ones to go and see are Kumari Temple, Swayambhu, Pashupatinath and Bouddhanath. Durbar Square is another prominent destination, which features a set of stunning temples and shrines. If there is one place in the world to inspire you, it has to be Kathmandu.
There are regular flights available to Kathmandu from London Heathrow, so you should be able to easily arrange your trip on suitable dates. Various deals can often be found online, so is well worth a look if you want to save some extra cash. Many visitors enjoy the city for shopping and picking up a great bargain at one of the many boutiques or market stalls in the area. There are several unique restaurants to take advantage of when trying out the local cuisine, many with rooftop gardens or traditional dance performances.
