Kathmandu has 3 free Lokali audio guides, led by Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. The list covers 2 stupas and 1 temple. Visiting all 3 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 4.5 hours. The furthest two sit 7 km apart, so plan on public transport between the far ends.
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Free audio guides in Kathmandu
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#11–2 hours · TemplePashupatinath TempleOne of the most sacred Hindu temples in the world, dedicated to Shiva and located on the banks of the Bagmati River.
#21–2 hours · StupaBoudhanath StupaA massive white dome topped with a golden spire, one of the largest Buddhist stupas in the world.
#31–2 hours · StupaSwayambhunath StupaPerched on a forested hill west of the city, this ancient stupa's golden spire and all-seeing eyes dominate the Kathmandu Valley skyline.
Planning your time
Most guides here lean towards editors' picks and photography. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Kathmandu?
3. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Kathmandu?
Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath Stupa. The full list of 3 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Kathmandu?
About 4.5 hours to visit all 3 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Kathmandu?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Kathmandu with a guide in your ear
All 3 guides for Kathmandu, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.