Kathmandu Photos: 14 Breathtaking Images of Nepal’s Capital City

These beautiful Kathmandu images will make you want to visit the majestic city NOW!

South Asia is full of spectacular destinations for backpackers and budget travelers. Several countries in this part of the continent offer lucrative deals on accommodation and flight tickets. Food is generally quite inexpensive compared to other regions like Europe. This is why so many people from the west consider the south and southeast Asia for a budget trip. (ALSO SEE Best Time To Visit Nepal, The Best Himalayan Destination For Trekking and Adventure) One amazing destination that has captured the imagination of many a western traveler is Nepal. Known for its marvelous temples, glorious Himalayan mountain ranges and heart-warming hospitality, Nepal is an excellent choice for cheap travel. Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is extremely alluring. It is the perfect place to witness Nepalese culture at its best. Here are some beautiful Kathmandu photos that will tempt you to visit this wonderful city.

Nepalese people celebrate Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, Nepal

Unidentified people walking and feeding pigeons in front Kathmandu Boudhanath Stupa in Boudha town

Close up of prayer wheels at a temple in Kathmandu, Nepal

Unidentified holy sadhu men with traditionally painted faces in Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal

Swayambhunath stupa, an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley

View of Bodhnath stupa, one of the best Buddhist stupas in the world, and the biggest stupa in Kathmandu city, Nepal

Kathmandu city skyline as seen from the Swayambhunath Stupa (aka Monkey Temple)

Kathmandu’s Durbar Square

Big golden statues of Avalokiteshvara, Buddha Shakyamuni and Padmasambhava on lotus thrones in Buddha park, Swayambhunath area, Kathmandu, Nepal

Another view of Kathmandu city

Prayer flags at Swayambhunath stupa, an ancient religious architecture atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley

Indra Jatra festival is one of the most important festivals of Nepal

Sunrise in Nagarkot in the Kathmandu Valley – view from the edge of the valley

We leave you with this green image of the Kathmandu valley in Nepal

Tempted to visit Kathmandu yet?