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Kathmandu at a glance
High season
March - May
Place you can't miss
Swayambhu Maha Chaitya
Local currency
NPR
Good to know
Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital, is an exciting city with a population of over 1.7 million people. It’s loud, exciting and very busy but do not be discouraged, there is a amazing feeling in the air, it’s a vibrant city that will give you the experience of a lifetime. You can spend your days visiting temples, world heritage sites and much more. Before you find yourself off to the Himalayas, you should spend a few days in Kathmandu and you wont regret it. One place you’ll find yourself in is in the district of Thamel, it’s a backpacker’s haven which will guide you to colorful markets, amazing restaurants and historical sites. A popular route is between Kathmandu and Pokhara, we offer a direct trip with comfortable buses that are air conditioned and most importantly, safe.
Stations in Kathmandu
Bhat-Bhateni Store Balaju, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
P895+FF Kathmandu, Nepal
Tourist Bus Stop, Nayabazar 16, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
Gongabu Bus Park, P8M5+792, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Shorakhutte Tourist Bus Station, Nayabazar 16, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
Swift Holidays Parking, Kathmandu, Nepal
Pokhara Chitawon Bus Arrival Station, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Your questions, Our answers
Which companies run services from and to Kathmandu, Nepal
Himalayan Travel Leaders | New Road Travels & Tours | Blue Sky Travel And Tours | Baba Adventure Travels Tours | Graceful Adventure Travel | SWIFT Holidays Private LTD | Yeti Airlines | Buddha Air | Shree Airlines SHA | Hahn Air Systems | Sakura Holidays | Sakura Green | Asians Shina Tours and Travels | Shristi Yatayat | Abeska Holidays | United Manjushree Tours and Travels | Air Vistara | Air India | IndiGo | Royal Nepal Airlines |
Electricity and socket type
Voltage: 230V, Socket Type: C, D and M
Internet accessibility
Almost every hotel, restaurant and cafe in Kathmandu, Pokhara and larger towns offer free wi-fi and connections are pretty good
Are credit cards accepted across the country?
Yes
Mentionable public holidays
Maghe Sankranti | Sahid Diwas | Sonam Lhosar | Rastraya Prajatantra Dibas | Day of Mourning for Pathibhara helicopter crash victims | Maha Shivaratri | Gyalpo Losar | International Women's Day | Nepalese New Year | Rama Navami | Labour Day | Buddha's Birthday | Republic Day | Eid al-Fitr | Eid al-Adha | Raksha Bandhan | Krishna Janmashtami | Constitution Day | Ghatasthapana | Fulpati | Durga Ashtami | Maha Navami | Vijayadashami | Papankusha Ekadashi | Dwadashi | Kojagrat Purnima | Laxmi Pooja | Govardhan Puja | Bhai Dooj | Chhath | Udhauli | Christmas Day | Solar Eclipse in Nepal | Tamu Lhosar
How much does a local transport ticket cost?
20.00 N₨
How much does a dinner at a nice restaurant cost?
750.00 N₨
Do I need any vaccinations before I visit nepal?
No
Who needs a Visa to enter Nepal?
Afghanistan | Cameroon | Eswatini | Ethiopia | Ghana | Iraq | Liberia | Nigeria | Palestine | Somalia | Syria | Zimbabwe