Things to Do in Baluwatar, Kathmandu

Home to the Prime Minister's official residence and the Presidential Palace, with government offices and the Nepal Rastra Bank nearby. It's a well-developed area close to downtown, with easy access to Lazimpat and Gairidhara.

  • Books MandalaBookstore
  • The Urvin's Garden RestaurantItalian
  • Jigri Sekuwa - BaluwatarRestaurant

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Baluwatar in Kathmandu

Top things to do in Baluwatar

  • Books Mandala

    Books Mandala

    4.5 · 669
    Bookstore

    A bookstore offering an extensive collection of genuine, quality books, from Nepalese Literature to International Bestsellers, at fair prices.

    Every day
    10 AM – 8 PM

Where to eat & drink in Baluwatar

  • The Urvin's Garden Restaurant

    The Urvin's Garden Restaurant

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Italian· Rs 500–3,000

    A pet-friendly restaurant in Kathmandu known for its Italian courtyard ambiance, wood-fired pizzas, diverse breakfast menu, and live music on weekend evenings.

    Every day
    7:30 AM – 10 PM
  • Jigri Sekuwa - Baluwatar

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Restaurant· Rs 500–3,000
    Every day
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Bagaichā

    Bagaichā

    4.5 · 1.5k
    Indian

    A multi-cuisine restaurant in Kathmandu known for its refined dishes, including momos and Indian samosas, and for hosting family events.

    Every day
    10:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Roadhouse Cafe

    Roadhouse Cafe

    4.3 · 1.4k
    Pizza· Rs 500–3,000
  • Cafè Arica

    Cafè Arica

    4.7 · 151
    Restaurant· Rs 500–1,000
  • Cafe Central

    Cafe Central

    4.7 · 117
    Café & Bakery· Rs 500–1,000
    Every day
    7 AM – 9 PM
  • TGF-The Green Fork Restaurant & Bar

    TGF-The Green Fork Restaurant & Bar

    Restaurant
  • Samsara Garden

    4.3 · 698
    Restaurant
  • Elements Restaurant & Bar

    Elements Restaurant & Bar

    4.4 · 286
    Restaurant

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Map of Baluwatar with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Books Mandala
  2. 2The Urvin's Garden Restaurant
  3. 3Jigri Sekuwa - Baluwatar
  4. 4Bagaichā
  5. 5Roadhouse Cafe
  6. 6Cafè Arica
  7. 7Cafe Central
  8. 8TGF-The Green Fork Restaurant & Bar
  9. 9Samsara Garden
  10. 10Elements Restaurant & Bar

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