Explore the best things to do in Kirtipur. Discover nature and outdoor activities, local attractions, cultural experiences, Newari food and festivals to include in your Kathmandu sightseeing.
Culture
Find the top places to visit in Kirtipur to experience Newari culture, delicious food, unique temples and family fun
Nature
Head to Kirtipur to take in stunning views, explore caves or do a day hike to Champa Devi Hill
Events
Plan your visit around one of the local festivals or annual events and join in with the celebrations, music and dancing
Culture
Uma Maheshwor Temple
Climb the steep stairs to Uma Maheshwor, Kirtipur’s highest temple. Take in the 17th century pagoda along with stunning views of the Kathmandu Valley.
Lohan Dega
Lohan Dega or Stone Temple in Kirtipur is an unassuming but beautiful example of a shikhar style temple, tucked away in the backstreets of the hilltop town.
Newari Culture
Experience authentic Newari culture and architecture while walking through the laneways of Kirtipur or taking part in one of the many traditional festivals.
Jal Binayak Temple
The Jal Binayak Temple in Chobhar is on the banks of the Bagmati River in southern Kirtipur and has a sense of faded glory.
Monasteries
Perched on hills overlooking the Kathmandu Valley, Kirtipur has a couple of gumba or monasteries/nunneries that are worth a visit.
Chilancho Stupa
Discover one of Kathmandu’s best-kept secrets. Chilancho Stupa is a Buddhist temple in the backstreets of Kirtipur and one of the oldest in the area.
Bagh Bhairab Temple
Bagh Bhairab Temple is one of the most famous attractions in Kirtipur. The temple has views of Kathmandu, plenty of charm and Gurkha weapons on display.
Kirtipur Thai Vihar
The Kirtipur Thai Vihar temple was built in traditional Thai Buddhist style and is the only temple of its kind in the Kathmandu Valley.
Aadinath Temple
Get off-the-beaten-path in Kirtipur and visit Aadinath Temple. The unique temple is covered in copper vessels by couples wishing for a happy life together.
Newari Food
For the best Newari food in Kathmandu, head to Kirtipur. Try chhoila, chhaang, yomari or one of the other delicacies in our Top 10 Newari Foods.
Kirtipur Festivals
Plan your visit to Kirtipur around one of the best local festivals or jatra. Experience Nepalese culture through the local celebrations, music and dancing.
Kirtipur Vipassana Centre
Take part in a 10-day spiritual retreat or other courses at the Dhamma Kirtipur Vipassana Centre and learn the art of meditation.
Whoopee Land
For a day of family fun, head to Whoopee Land Water and Amusement Park in Chobhar, Kirtipur – Kathmandu’s favourite fun park.