Vacation Rentals in Kathmandu

Visit Nepal and spend a vacation in Kathmandu to explore the city's culture, monuments, and temples. Thanks to its shopping, local tours, and sightseeing, Kathmandu is Nepal's capital city and is loved by tourists worldwide. You can visit this touristy city throughout the year and find a vacation rental to stay. Luckily, most rentals here are located close to each other and near famous attractions. Visit our site and scroll through a list of over 300 vacation rentals to choose one that suits your needs. Most rental properties offer a variety of indoor entertainment, but you can drive to explore the city and try various recreations.

Would you prefer to visit Kathmandu alone or with your loved ones? The good thing about a vacation in this city is finding an ideal rental to accommodate everyone. Whether you want to bring your kids and pets or visit with friends, you'll find rentals for travelers with different needs. Look for a vacation rental that offers a full kitchen, spacious living room, separate dining area, and fully-furnished bedrooms. In addition, you can enjoy various amenities such as a pool, Jacuzzi, internet, TV, air conditioning, balcony, view, and yard.

As the largest city in Nepal, Kathmandu offers visitors a chance to explore the commercial center and its surrounding natural features. The city is located in a bowl-like valley of Kathmandu, where the Bishnumati River and Bagmati River meet. You can drive or walk in the city and catch glimpses of ancient buildings with unique architectural designs. Visit various temples, museums, and gardens. You can explore the two rivers or head to the Himalaya Mountain and Himalaya National Park if you're a nature lover. Visit other parks and golf courses such as Buddha Peace Park and Royal Nepal Golf Course located a few miles from your rental property.

Kathmandu combines culture and traditions to invent fantastic local cuisines for everyone. If you're a foodie looking to relish the unique tastes of local foods, the city has something for you. Explore the new city and the ancient old city of Kathmandu, where you'll find various restaurants with local cuisines. For example, you can try popular cuisines such as Dal Bhat, Momos, Newari cuisine, Maas Ko Bara, Thukpa, Tingmo, and Aloo Phing. Still, you can explore the city for shopping in antique shops, stores, malls, and markets. The locals will amuse you with their cultures, especially when carrying out their daily activities.

If you love exploring different religions or are a history buff, Kathmandu has something for you. Thanks to its museums, temples, and ancient residential areas, the city is alive with history, culture, and heritage. For example, you can visit the Royal Palace converted into Narayanhiti Palace Museum near Durbar Square. A visit to this museum will help you learn how to tour Nepal. You'll also explore various temples, idols, water fountains, and open courts. Still, you can visit Pashupatinath Temple near the banks of the Bagmati River. The temple has a distinctive architecture where Hindu priests and a chief priest reside.

You can explore the parks and mountains near the city for outdoor recreation. For example, you can go hiking in the Himalayas mountain range and go on a two-week trek in this famous mountain. However, if you prefer shorter adventure trips, you can visit the Annapurna base camp, where you can trek for seven to ten days. Still, you can visit the Himalaya National Park and trek at Langtang while soaking up the region's flora and fauna. If you're lucky, you can spot wildlife such as red pandas, Yeti, and Himalayan Tahrs at Langtang.

Visit Nagarkot, located on the eastern side of Kathmandu, and spend a day picnicking with family and friends. The site is ideal for visitors who like nature strolling and sightseeing. Here, you'll enjoy panoramic views of various mountains and soak up the scenic beauty of the surroundings. The sunrise views in Nagarkot over the giant mountains will amuse you and make you feel zestful. You can also visit an ancient fort and learn about its history. The fort was built to help in monitoring various activities in the kingdom. Take souvenir photos of mountains and the fort that you'll show your loved ones back at home.

Namo Buddha is a famous Buddhist pilgrim site in Kathmandu that's perfect for nature and architecture lovers. On Saturday, you can visit the place and explore Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery for worship and exploring. At the monastery, you'll find 250 young monks who'll greet you during their morning and evening prayers. You can also visit on weekdays but when granted permission. If you're an architecture enthusiast, you can explore the buildings to admire unique architecture while soaking up the peaceful ambiance.

For water sports lovers, Kathmandu has a perfect place where you can explore and try various water activities. Try boating and swimming at Kuekhani, a famous hydropower dam that looks like a lake. Thanks to its enchanting rivers, incredible waterfalls, and luscious landscape, the site is ideal for outdoor recreation. Explore along the dam to admire the natural beauty while taking photos of the surroundings. In addition, you can visit the nearest monastery and catch glimpses of mini Budha stupas and a sacred cave.

Take a trip to Chisapani with family or friends and enjoy trekking and exploring the fantastic flora and fauna around. Chisapani offers visitors stunning views of the luscious landscape and the mountains. You can take a little trek to Shivapuri National Park, where you'll enjoy exploring a subtropical forest and Kathmandu's primary water resource. If hungry, you can visit Malkharka for a delicious meal before taking a nature trek to Himal Ranges.

Treat your family to a trip to Chitwan National Park, a nature reserve with wildlife and unique natural resources. Chitwan means 'heart of the jungle' and offers visitors a chance to spot various wildlife. For example, you can spot monkeys, deer, one-horned rhinos, hyenas, wild boars, and gharial crocodiles. In addition, you can spot over 450 bird species, including kingfishers, drongos, parakeets, and orioles. Spend more than a day in the park and catch glimpses of other animals like elephants, tigers, leopards, and sloth bears.