Photographs show different viewpoints, dates and conditions. They do not establish current access to a particular route. Every image is credited below.
Kathmandu Valley's major squares and religious sites sit within communities that continue to use them. Looking closely at doors, rooflines and courtyards reveals details that a rapid circuit can miss. The different centres reward separate time and local interpretation.
Choose a manageable combination of places and allow for traffic. Respect worship and current access restrictions, including areas affected by conservation work.