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12 of the Top Temples in the Kathmandu ValleyLearn about Nepal’s unique blend of Hinduism and Buddhism at top religious sites in the Kathmandu Valley.Read more

Elen Turner8 min read

Swayambhunath Temple in the Kathmandu Valley and its famous painted eyes

12 of the Most Beautiful Temples in the WorldFrom ancient Greece to modern-day India, here are the most dazzling, must-see temples in the world.Read more

Elen Turner8 min read

Know Before You Go: White-Water Rafting for the First TimeThis exciting sport provides plenty of thrills, but it’s not as difficult for beginners as you might think. Read more

Elen Turner8 min read

A white-water rafting group navigating rapids on a scenic river.

Know Before You Go: White-Water Rafting For the First TimeThis exciting sport provides plenty of thrills, but it’s not as difficult for beginners as you might think. Read more

Elen Turner8 min read

Know Before You Go: White-Water Rafting For the First Time

Scale the World's Top Peaks on These Top Mountain Experiences According to Viator TravelersDon’t forget your trekking poles and crampons—we’re going climbing. Read more

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From the terraced temples and pagodas of Durbar Square to the bars and hostels in backpacker-friendly Thamel, Kathmandu is a study in contrasts. Nepal's capital is a melting pot of all the various communities living in rest of the country, a place where Tibetan monks and Tamang craftspeople live alongside mountaineers and Newari entrepreneurs. Some people use the city as a landing pad, but you'll be missing out if you don't take some time to explore its seemingly endless tangle of streets.

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