Kirtipur
It is small town, 8km southwest of Kathmandu lies atop a hill. This historic town has many things to offer like old shrines and temples and old houses. Some of the folks are typically dressed in traditional costumes, and can be spotted working on looms.

Chobhar
Located 9km southwest of Kathmandu, this place is famous for its gorge. All the water of the valley drains through it. There is a small but picturesque Adinath temple on the top of a hill from where one can take in a spectacular view of snow topped giant Himalayan peaks.

Nagarkot
Nagarkot is a popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is located 32km east of Kathmandu valley at an altitude of 2175m above sea level. The panorama of the major peaks of the eastern Nepal Himalayan ranges including Mt. Everest can be seen from this spot. It is also famous for sunrise and sunset viewing. Overnight at Hotel.

Daman
For those seeking the ultimate panoramic Himalayan view, Daman is the place to go. Situated 80km southwest of the Kathmandu valley, Daman (2,400m) offers the only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan ranges. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan highway between Kathmandu and the town of Birgunj lies on the south. There is a view tower fitted with long-range telescopes. It can be reached in four-hours drive from Kathmandu. Overnight at Hotel.

Kakani
Situated 29km northwest of Kathmandu, the fabulous holiday area of Kakani features attractions ranging from beautiful alpine scenery to the magnificent Himalayan panorama particularly of the Ganesh Himal massif. Other peaks that can be closely seen from Kakani such are: Gaurishanker (7134m), Choba Bhamre (6109m), Manaslu (8163m), Himalchuli (7893m), Annapurna (8091m) and several other peaks. Overnight at Hotel.

Dhulikhel
This ancient town is located 30km east of Kathmandu, on the side of the Arniko highway. The Newar town of Dhulikhel offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views. Once an important link in the ancient trade route to Tibet, Dhulikhel has a glorious past, which can be seen in the lovely buildings and intricate woodcarvings in the shop-lined streets and temples. Pleasant climate is big attraction at Dhulikhel. Overnight at Hotel.

Panauti
It is a thriving Newari village with beautiful temples and interesting old houses. Located between Punyamati and Rosikhola about 34km south east of Kathmandu. It derives its name from Punyamati River, also known as Punyamata by the local people. It is an interesting spot, as the people tend to believe that there is a huge rock all the way to Godavari from Panauti. They take it as a Naga, the serpent king capable of protecting them against earthquake of any richer scale in 1934. Once you are in Panauti, you will discover that the whole area is dotted with innumerable gods and goddesses rather like the constellation of stars in the universe.

Namo Buddha
Namo Buddha or Namura Stupa, which is highly revered by both Nepalese and Tibetan Buddhists. This is situated on a hill above Panauti. There is an amazing legends related to the Buddha, which is commemorated by an ancient stones slab and a stupa with the al-seeing eyes. From here, one can have incredible views to the Himalayan to north. A 7th century Chinese Buddhists pilgrim was told a similar story in Mongolia when he visited pilgrimage place, which seems to show the story was going the rounds of the tellers. It is said that Buddha in one of his previous lives was a prince and while game hunting with his friends, he found some tiger cubs whose mother was starving and unable to feed them. The prince cut some flesh from his body and fed the starving tigress and her cubs. The local from Panauti claimed him as their prince and say because of this good deed he became the Buddha in a later life.

Tansen
Located at an altitude of 1343m, Tansen is the most popular summer resort in western Nepal because of its position and climate. It has the most extensive views of the country's chief attraction, the great Himalayan ranges from Gaurishanker in the northeast to Dhaulagiri in the west. It takes just seven-hours by drive from Pokhara to get Tansen. Overnight at Hotel.

Palanchowk Bhagawati
It is a 42km, one-hour drive from Kathmandu to Palanchowk on the Arniko highway. This noted historic temple of goddess Kali is situated at a hilltop some 7km north of Panchkhal. One can really enjoy the panoramic view of the landscape from this spot. This temple is said to have been constructed during the region of King Mandev. The temple houses a three feet high idol of goddess Kali artistically carved in a black stone, which is one of the best examples of such intricate workmanship.

Lumbini
Lumbini is the birthplace of Lord Buddha. It is situated 230 km away from Kathmandu in the Rupandehi District of Southern Terai (lowland), at an altitude of 600 ft above sea level. Lumbini, respected by all Buddhists. In 1998, Lumbini was declared as the Fountain of world peace and the pilgrimage for all the peace loving people of the world.

Some important places in Lumbini are:
The Lumbini Garden: This is the site marked by a certain stone pillar erected by the Indian Emperor Ashoka at about 245 B.C. The most important discovery in this place is a stone marked to suggest the exact birthplace of Buddha.

Mayadevi Temple: This temple, dedicated to the mother of lord Buddha-Maya Devi, was excavated a few years ago. Many sculptures and carving in which the figures and designs are only slightly projecting from their backgroung are seen here. This temple is in the process of beginning restored by the Lumbini Development Trust.

Pushkarni Pond: This is the pond where Mayadevi is said to have had a bath before giving birth to Buddha.

Ramagram: It is believed to be the maternal home of Buddha. This is where we can see the biggest stupa, with important relics. It is said that it was built around 600 B.C.

Ashoka Pillar: It is the most important sight being the massive stone pillar erected by the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka in 250 B.C., which was found only in 1985.

Lumbini has many new monasteries occupied by different nations. Some notable ones are:
The Myanmar temple was built with the contribution from Burmese Buddhists. The monastery is an attractive big white structural monument with a golden pinnacle soaring into the sky.
The China Temple, which is a very beautiful pagoda styled temple with many prayer and meditation cells.

The Korean Temple is a beautifully set temple having many remarkable images of Buddha.