Kathmandu is number one tourist attraction swarms with life. Probably the most famous building here is the Kumari Bahal, a building richly decorated with beautiful wood carvings, which is home to the Royal Kumari, the Living Goddess, a manifestation of the great goddess Durga. 

The 14th century Jaganath Mandir is the oldest temple in the area.Its steps are carved with inscriptions in many languages.Nearby the Taleju Mandir is one of the largest and finest temples in the valley.