Kathmandu
Nepal
Kathmandu is sensory overload in the best way: Durbar Square's carved wooden temples, Boudhanath's massive stupa spinning prayer wheels at dusk, Pashupatinath's cremation ghats, and the Himalayas appearing between buildings on clear mornings. Every trek in Nepal starts here.
Quick facts
- Country
- Nepal
- Region
- Asia
- Currency
- NPR ₨
- Timezone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Airport
- KTM · Kathmandu
- Travel style
- Cultural
Travel interests in Kathmandu
Kathmandu is a cultural destination offering 3 main types of experiences:
Best time to visit
October to November is the post-monsoon clear window — the mountains show. March–April is the second window. Winter is cold and clear; the monsoon greys everything June–September.
Current weather: Good (74/100) — Cool and clear — stupa circuits and rooftop mornings.
Recommended duration
We recommend staying 3 days in Kathmandu to cover the main attractions at a relaxed pace.
Budget information
Estimated daily cost: 45 USD
Total for 3 days: 135 USD
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Top highlights
- Boudhanath Stupa's evening kora
- Pashupatinath's riverside ghats
- Kathmandu & Patan Durbar Squares
- Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple)
- Nagarkot's Himalaya sunrise
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