Kalmochan Temple
The Mughal-style Kalmochan Temple was built in 1873.
Museum
Nuwakot has a small museum devoted to local history and culture.
Tilaurakot Museum
This small museum displays some of the artefacts found at the site of Kapilavastu.
Gautami Nun’s Temple
This modest building is the only monastery in the compound built for solely for female devotees.
Linh Son Monastery
This elegant, pastel-hued monastery was constructed by the French World Linh Son Buddhists.
Sokyo Gompa
The Japanese Sokyo Foundation funded the construction of this traditional Tibetan-style gompa.
Religious Market
Pilgrims flock to this market to pick up prasad (religious offerings) and spiritual souvenirs.
Indrani Temple
This pagoda-style temple on the banks of the Vishnumati River is surrounded by ghats used for cremations.
Karuwa Factory
Karuwa Factory can make for an interesting visit to see the brass jugs that Tansen is famous for being made.
Mahakali Temple
There are good mountain views from the Mahakali Temple on the small hilltop near several of the hotels.
Sri Lankan Monastery
The grand and moated Sri Lankan Monastery contains elaborate and colourful murals depicting the life of Buddha.
Park
The best place to catch a glimpse of the Seti River is the park just north of Old Pokhara near the Gurkha Museum.
Manang Samaj Stupa
This grand yet tasteful chörten (Tibetan reliquary stupa) was constructed by Buddhists from Manang in northern Nepal.
Nepal Vajrayana Mahavihara Temple
This tiered-roof temple representing Nepal is almost complete, but was still being constructed at the time of research.
Ram Temple
This elaborately frescoed temple is often thronged by visiting sadhus, especially during the Maha Shivaratri Festival.
Ralo Gompa
The large white Ralo Gompa has a brightly painted chörten. It’s located up the hill past the line of Tibetan restaurants.
Vietnam Phat Quoc Tu Temple
Vietnams contribution to Lumbini is a charming pagoda-style temple featuring beautiful landscaping and a dragon-adorned roof.
Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery
Close to the north end of the pond, this stunning and imposing wat (Thai-style monastery) is built from gleaming white marble.
Lakshmi Mishwar Mahadev Temple
On the banks of the Bagmati River, near the Pachali Bhairab Temple is the Newari-style pagoda of the Lakshmi Mishwar Mahadev.
Shobabaghwati Temple
This somewhat gaudy temple on the banks of the Vishnumati River can be visited on the walk between Kathmandu and Swayambhunath.
