The Buddhist temple of Swayambhunath situated on the top of a hill west of the city, is on the most popular and instantly recognisable symbols of Nepal. The temple is colloquially know as the 'monkey templ' after the large tribe of handsome monkeys which guards the hill and amuses visitors and devotees with tricks, including slinding gracefully down the double banisters of the main stairway to the temple. The roving monkeys quickly snatch up any offerings of food made by devotees and will just as quickly grab anything you may be carrying.

Situated 5 km east of Kathmandu, the temple of Lord Shiva, Pashupatinath, with two tiered golden roof and silver door is considered one of the holiest shrines for Hindu. It is Top Hindu temple of the world. Although only Hindus are allowed inside the temple, visitors can clearly see the temple and the activities performed in the temple premises from the eastern bank of the Bagmati river.

It is the historic seat of royalty. The Durbar Square, with its old temples and palaces, epitomizes the religious and cultural life of the people. It is here that kings of Nepal are crowned and their coronations solemnized. Interesting things to see here are: Taleju Temple built by King Mahendra Malla in 1549 AD, the temple of Kal Bhairav, the God of destruction, Nautalle Durbar, Coronation Nasal Chowk, the Gaddi Baithak, the statue of King Pratap Malla, the Big Drum and the Jagannath Temple.On the right hand corner, a large wooden lattice screen hides an enormous gilded face of Sweta Bhairav. The screen is removed only during the Indra Jatra festival. There are also the Numismatic Museum and Tribhuvan Museum inside the Hanuman Dhoka Palace building. Photography is prohibited inside the museum. Both the museum remain closed on Sundays, Mondays and government holidays.

Sightseeing tours are conducted to places of interest in Nepal and the Kathmandu valley which consists of three cities: Kathmandu-the city of Glory, Patan - the city of fine art and architecture and Bhaktapur-the city of devotees; primarily to ancient religious sites of the two main religions: Buddhism and Hinduism. The four cities of the valley were founded at various times between 3rd Century B.C and the 9th Century AD. The Malla rulers at the peak of their ascendancy embellished them in the 17th century.

The ancient city of Patan, lying 5km southeast of Kathmandu, is known as the city of fine arts .The city is full of Hindus temples and Buddhist monuments .The diversity of the medieval culture that allowed both Hinduism and Buddhism to flourish has left a rich legacy of impressive sightseeing in this city for today’s visitors
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Situated at an altitude of 1,401m, Bhaktapur covers an area of four square miles. Bhaktapur or the city of Devotees still retains a medieval charm and visitors to this ancient town are treated to myriad wonders of cultural and artistic achievements .The past glory of the Malla rulers continues to be reflected at the Durbar Square. Pottery and weaving are its traditional industries. Bhaktapur is famous for woodcarving, the Bhadgaolen topi (cap) and curd. The city lies about 14 km east of Kathmandu and can be reached by public transport.

Dhulikhel is an ancient town which is situated 30 km east of Kathmandu on the side of the Kathmandu - Kodari highway at an altitude of 1600m / 3500 feet above sea level. It is also popular in viewing sunrise and sunset. Once an important link in has a glorious past which can be seen in the lovely buildings and intricate wood carvings in the shop-lined streets and temples. Pleasant climate (even during summer) is big attraction at Dhulikhel.

Nagarkot is popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is a situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2,175 m above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalaya includes Sagarmatha (Mt Everest) can be seen from here. Nagarkot is famous for sunrise and sunset view.

Pokhara, the second largest city of Nepal nestled in the tranquil valley(827m) above from sea level, is the starting point for many of Nepal's most popular trekking and rafting destinations. It is situated 210 km west of Kathmandu.

This Pokhara valley, The most picturesque natural attractions in the Kingdom of Nepal. It is a rare combination of the long arrays of snow clad peaks, crystal clear lakes, Phewa, Rupa and Begnas , turbulent rivers with deep gorges and the picturesque villages inhabited by the simple and friendly ethnic people. Rising behind the Phewa lake is the magnificent Machhapuchhre meaning the fishtail, 6977m, the archetypal Snow-capped, needle-pointed mountain.

The other most stunning sight of Pokhara is the spectacular panorama of the Annapurna range. The Annapurna massif includes Annapurna ( I to Iv ) which streches from east to west and the Annapurna south. Mt. Annapurna lies at a horizontal distance of 40 km. From n the valley of Pokhara, which is at an elevation of 900m. Pokhara is known for the world famous view of the Himalayas. The climate of the Pokhara is favorable all the year round. It is neither to cold nor too warm. Besides the three lakes, the places to visit in Pokhara are the old Bazar, Devi's fall the Seti Gorge, the cap factory, Mahendra Cave and the new market. If one has time, one can hike up to Hyangja or Sarankot.

Pokhara is accessible by road as well as by air from Kathmandu.It takes 6-7 hours by road and 30 minutes by air from Kathmandu. Due to pleasant climate and good accessibility, Pokhara is enjoyable throughout the year.

Introduction to Chitwan, Royal Chitwan National Park, the oldest national park in Nepal, is situated in the subtropical inner Terai lowlands of South-Central Nepal. The park was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1984.

There are more than 43 species of mammals in the park. The park is especially renowned for its protection of the endangered one- horned rhinoceros, tiger, and gharial crocodile along with many other common species of wild animal. The estimated population of rhinos is 400. The park also secures populations of endangered species such as gaur, wild elephant, four horned antelope, striped hyena, pangolin, Gangetic dolphin, monitor lizard, and python.

Some of the other animals found in the park are sambar, chital, hog deer, barking deer, sloth deer, common leopard, ratel, palm civet, wild dog, langur and rhesus monkeys. There are over 450 species of birds in the park. Among the endangered birds are the Bengal florican, giant hornbill, lesser florican, black stork and white stork. A few of the common birds seen are peafowl, red jungle fowl, and different species of egrets, herons, kingfishers, flycatchers and woodpeckers. The best times for bird watching are in March and December.

More than 45 species of amphibians and reptiles are found in the park, some of which are the marsh mugger crocodile, cobra, green pit viper and various species of frogs and tortoises. The park is actively engaged in the scientific study of several species of wild flora and fauna.

Formerly, the Chitwan Valley was well known for big game hunting and until 1950 was exclusively managed as a hunting reserve for the Rana Prime Ministers and their guests. In 1963, the area south of the Rapti River was demarcated as a rhinoceros sanctuary. In 1970, His late Majesty King Mahendra approved, in principle, the creation of Royal Chitwan National Park.

Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautam Buddha, the Shakya prince and the ultimate Buddha, the Enlightened One, is the pilgrimage destination of the world'’ millions of people faithful to all schools of Buddhism. This nativity site identified by Indian Emperor Ashoka’s comme–morative pillar.

The main attraction at the Lumbini remains the sacred Garden spread over 8 sq km and possessing all the treasures of the historic area. The Mayadevi temple is the main attraction for pilgrims and archaeologists alike. Here we find a bas relief of Mayadevi ,the Buddha’s mother giving birth to him. Standing west to the Mayadevi shrine is the oldest monument of Nepal, the Ashoka's pillar .The pillar was ereced by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC to commemorate his pilgrimage to the sacred site. To the south of the pillar, we fine the sacred pond, Puskarni, where Queen Mayadevi had taken a bath just before giving birth to the Buddha.

There are other places of interest too nearby as Kapilbastu etc. It is accessible by air from Kathmandu to Bhairahwa. From Kathmandu it takes about Ten hours by bus or car.