Kathmandu Photo Gallery

Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur : the Queens of the Valley.

Over all, three main cities : Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, three cities once culturally and artistically rivals under the prolific Malla Kings. Each one of them holds fascinating treasures of the Newar architecture with some magnificent temples built on several storeys and made of red bricks, carved wood and draped red fabric. And what is very singular there is that the temples are totally part of the daily life. Indeed, the endless morning processions of devotees are then followed by small markets or tea stalls settled right on its stairs. Stairs that can be otherwise, commonly used for a daily nap, some people watching or some other chatting time. The historical and cultural heritage here, belongs to the People, across the ages.

Pashupatinath, Boudhanath & Swayambunath : the Holy Icones.

Kathmandu Valley hosts several widely-known iconic temples such as the vast Hindu temple complex of Pashupatinath, the impressive emblematic Boudhanath stupa in the tibetan district and the most panoramic Buddhist pagoda of Swayambunath. These are perfect places for the lovers of Architecture Photography as well as for the Street Photographers, for they are very lively frequented and full of authentic moments for the local people.
Pashupatinath is undoubtedly the most emotional one, being the place for the cremation of the dead.
Boudhanath is really a place to stay in for a few days, immersing yourself in the peaceful, compassionate Buddha eyes of the majestic white rounded stupa, merged within the Tibetan culture.
Swayambunath, for itself, is the most scenic one. Located on top of a hill dominating the whole city of Kathmandu and a big part of the valley, it is an unmissable spot for the traveller. Landscape, architecture, culture, spiritual devotion and people : it is also, obviously, a highlight for the travel photographer.

Nagarkot, the Panoramic.

At about an hour east from Kathmandu, lies the small village of Nagarkot where you get the most beautiful and scenic views on the Himalayan range and the whole valley. On top of that you also get a feeling of a still traditional village. Authentic, exotic and panoramic, Nagarkot stands as a total must for some of the best Nepal Landscape Photography you can get, especially if you only have a short time in the country.

The People, the Jewel of the Valley.

Friendly, genuine and open, the people are for us another real jewel of the place!
Every time we go back there, we feel the same : we feel at home. Warmly welcomed, without much judgement, we feel a deep connection with the locals, sharing mutual stories very simply and easily. Chatting over our commun points and our differences, we got to understand each other with genuine curiosity and respect. In our beloved Kathmandu, we exchange, we laugh, we get moved, we love, we get helped, we help, we grow… As simply as by frequenting the popular local tea shops and restaurants, you will get filled with great infos on the best spots to discover as well as get filled with beautiful stories, portraits and new friends.
Because, no need to say it -but let’s do it the same- one of the best parts of Kathmandu Travel Photography is indeed its colourful people.

Kathmandu photos : World-class Travel Photography.

Honestly, Kathmandu photos are unquestionably among the best for World Travel Photography!
A place to come, come back and come back again… Speaking of which: the best periods to come, in order to get the clearest views on the mountains and do a bit of hiking without freezing, are from mid-October to end of December (before it gets pretty cold) and March to May, while Nature is blossoming.