Pashupatinath Temple: Located on the banks of River Bagmati, Pashupatinath Temple is dedicated to an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Apart from being one of the most sought after tourist places in Kathmandu, it is a UNESCO world heritage site and an architectural marvel that even withstood the powerful earthquake of 2015.
2. Swayambhunath Temple: Located on the top of the hill, this temple is known for offering spectacular views of the Kathmandu Valley. This temple is also known as Money Temple because of the fact that lots of monkeys reside in its premises. Despite being one of the best places to visit in Kathmandu, it is also believed to be sacred both for Hindus and Buddhists.
3. Budhanilkantha Temple: Budhanilkantha Temple which dates back to almost 1000 years old is very much popular for its enigmatic stone carved statue of Lord Vishnu who is in a resting position. Being one of the most visited places to visit near Kathmandu, teh temple will surely keep you awestruck with its architectural design.
4. Dakshinkali Temple: Dakshinkali Temple is dedicated to Goddess Kali and it is believed to be a sacred place for Hindus. This place is popular for following the age old tradition of sacrificing cockerels and uncastrated goats. You can come over to this place during the Dashain Festival in the month of October to indulge with the annual fair.