Kathmandu, NepalAcross the river in Lalitpur, a dazzling square of Newari craftsmanship — the Krishna Mandir, royal palace and an excellent museum.
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The most sacred Hindu temple complex in Nepal. Watch the evening Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Bagmati river — a solo traveler experience you'll never forget.
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One of the world's largest Buddhist stupas, its giant white dome and watchful eyes ringed by Tibetan monasteries and prayer-flag crowds.
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A hilltop stupa reached by a steep monkey-lined stairway, with sweeping views over the Kathmandu valley and fluttering prayer flags.