Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0
Kathmandu
Nepal · KTM
Temple squares, prayer flags, and the Himalaya beyond.
About
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. The city is in Kathmandu District. Kathmandu is the main governmental, financial, industrial, and cultural centre of Nepal. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 million people in the surrounding metropolitan area. The city stands at an elevation of 1,324 metres (4,344 ft) above sea level. From ancient times until the medieval period, Kathmandu was known as Kantipur and is also referred to as Kasthamandap.
Source: Wikipedia — Kathmandu (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · world class
- hiking · world class
- architecture · excellent
- historical · excellent
- nature · excellent
- sightseeing · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan62°F4d wet
- Feb66°F6d wet
- Mar72°F11d wet
- Apr78°F13d wet
- May78°F24d wet
- Jun80°F27d wet
- Jul80°F31d wet
- Aug80°F31d wet
- Sep79°F29d wet
- Oct75°F13d wet
- Nov70°F3d wet
- Dec65°F2d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Kathmandu/Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5-Day TrekFrom $200 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Everest Base Camp TrekFrom $1,800 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Local Women Lead Nepali Cooking ClassFrom $30 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Kathmandu: Private UNESCO World Heritage Tour | Top 4 UNESCO SiteFrom $9 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Everest Base camp Trek-12 daysFrom $1,400 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
7 Days Private Tour to NepalFrom $1,000 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), about 2.4 mi away.
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