Why go
- Capital and largest city in Nepal.
- Served by Simara Airport (SIF).
History
Kathmandu, locally known as Yẽn 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.
Where to stay
Taragaon, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hyatt.com
Chhusya Galli, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · vastuboutique.top
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · flyingyakkathmandu.com
Dafyosworu Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · gurungshome.com
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · thevannasut.com
Narsingh Chowk Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotellomustang.com
Post Box 4682, Kunphen Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · arushiboutiquehotel.com
Chhusya Galli, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotelbodhiboutique.com
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · baseraboutiquehotel.com.np
Chettrapati, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotelthrive.com
Hattisar Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · mayamanorhotel.com
Madan Bhandari Road, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · theeveresthotel.com
JP Rd, Kathmandu 44700, Nepal · durbarhotel.com
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · shankerhotel.com.np
Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, Nepal · parkvillageresort.com
Amrit Marg, Thamel Post Box 6062, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · nepalpavilioninn.com
Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · beautifulkathmanduhotel.com
Thamel, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotelpleasurehome.com
Ring Rd, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotelregalairport.com
Hotel Prince Plaza, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · oyorooms.com
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotelyalapeak.com
Manakamana Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · marriott.com
P83X+2R7, विजय चोक, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · bestwestern.com
230 Hotel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · hotelmanaslu.com
16 Thimi, Bhaktapur 44811, Nepal
Panitanki, 44600, Nepal
Amrit Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal · daalihotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Regional, Asian, Lunch, Dinner, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Trout, Nepali, Wine, Beer, Restaurant · Paleti Bhanchha Ghar is an authentic Restaurant & Bar located… · paletibhanchhaghar.com
Pizza, Burger, Italian, Chicken, Asian, Ice Cream, American, Indian, Coffee, Restaurant · Ample Parking Space, kids zone exits Opening hours: Mo-Su… · agenothakali.com.np
Cafe · Cakes for every occasion & events Opening hours: Mo-Fr, Su 09:00-18:00 · Budhanagar,Kathmandu · cakestationnepal.com
Restaurant · Cafe - Gallery Features: outdoor seating · 340 Naag Pokhari Sadak, Kathmandu, 00977 · imagodei.com.np
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · kfc.com.np
Asian, Breakfast, Burger, Cake, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · Gahana Pokhari Marga · tripadvisor.com
American, Asian, Bubble Tea, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · Maiti Devi marg · kkfcnepal.com.np
Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Coffee Shop, Local, Noodles, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-20:30 · सिनामंगल मार्ग · syankorolls.com
Local, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 · मङ्गलबजार मार्ग · honacha.com.np
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Cherdung Street · facebook.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · Jhamsikhel Road, Lalitpur · tasneemskingskitchen.com
Ramen, Cafe · Opening hours: Sun-Sat 11:30 - 9:00 · khauma, भक्तपुर, 44800 · 7bowlsramen.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sunday - Saturday - 12-9 PM · Shree Laxmi Marga, Kathmandu · facebook.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: 9:30-22:00 · Baber Mahal Revisited, Kathmandu · chezcarolinenepal.com
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 44600 · facebook.com
Steak House, Pasta, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:10-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · J.P. School Road · kathmandusteakhouse.com
Yomari, Chatmari, Wo, Samayabaji, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · Thalachi Marga, Lalitpur · lachhinepal.wordpress.com
Tea, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 · Jyatha Marga, 44600 · teafresho.com
Burger, Regional, Pizza, Coffee Shop, Chicken, Sandwich, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Mo 08:00-21:00 · thebakerycafe.com.np
Fusion, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-23:00 · Freak Street, Kathmandu, 44600 · instagram.com
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-22:00 · Samakhusi Marg, 44600 · bpnpizzahouse.com
Chinese, Regional, Indian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · Durbar Marg · royalostrichrestaurant.com
Noodles, Breakfast, International, Pasta, Tea, Coffee Shop, Curry, Pancake, Diner, Sausage, Chicken, Pizza, Local, Barbecue, Ice Cream, Restaurant · Opening… · facebook.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-19:00
Momo, Laphing, Keema Noodles, Burger, Chowmein, Sandwich, Black Tea, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Nepalese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 ·…
Fast Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00 · deochandoris.business.site
Crepe, Burger, African, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · Chaksibari Marg, 44600 · sarangi.com.np
Sizzling Momo, California Chicken, Spaghetti, Burger, Sandwich, Nepali Khana Set, Newari, Fried Chicken, Momo, Chowmein, Fried Rice Etc. Etc., Restaurant ·…
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery
Dairy, Bakery, Sweets, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · Dotel Dairy Chowk, काठमाडौं
Bbq, Momo, Chowmein, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Thecho Chapagaun Road, Lalitpur Municipality
Cake, Coffee Shop, Local, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-19:30 · KUKL 6A-4-25 Phulbari street, 44600
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:30 Features: vegan options
Chiken Sekuwa, Restaurant · Opening hours: 09:00-21:00 · Ram Shah Path (पुतलीसडक), kathmandu
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:30-21:00; Mo 11:30-21:30
Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 10:00-21:00 Features: vegetarian options
Nepalese, Indian, Breakfast, Burger, Chicken, Fish And Chips, Kebab, Noodles, Pasta, Pancake, Sandwich, Tea, Hot Dog, Grill, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su…
Sausage, Burger, Noodles, American, Breakfast, Pizza, International, Pasta, Coffee Shop, Chinese, Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 26 Samakhusi Marg
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · 219 Tridevi Marg, Kathmandu · fireandicepizzeria.com
Nepali, Restaurant · Nepali restaurant · Gahana Pokhari Marga, Kathmandu, 44600 · tangal-wood.com
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · J.P. School Road · yinyang.com.np
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:00 · Tangalwood Gahana Pokhari Marg, Kathmandu
Chowmein, Nepali Typical Food, Samosa, Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: sunrise-sunset
Newari, Fast Food · Opening hours: Sa-Su 9AM-8PM · Siddhipur Thaiba Road, 44700
Thakali, Continental And Bhutanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sun-Sat 10:30-9; 30 Features: takeaway · Chabhil-Boudha-Jorpati Road, Kathmandu
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Airports
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 km to the centre
Kathmandu, P3, NP — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 27 airlines (Yeti Airways, Royal Nepal Airlines, Air India Limited, Air China…) · direct flights to 32 destinations incl. Delhi, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Doha… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 27 airlines, 32 direct destinations
- Yeti Airways YT (J41) · 9 routes: Bhairawa, Bharatpur, Biratnagar, Chandragarhi, Dhangarhi, Janakpur, Nepalgunj, Pokhara, Tumling Tar
- Royal Nepal Airlines RA (757) · 4 routes: Bangkok, Doha, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur
- Air India Limited AI (A321, A319, A320) · 3 routes: Delhi, Kolkata, Varanasi
- Air China CA (A319, 330) · 2 routes: Chengdu, Lhasa
- Druk Air KB (A319, ATR) · 2 routes: Delhi, Thimphu
- Fly Dubai FZ (737-800) · 2 routes: Dubai, Dubai
- Jet Airways 9W (737-800, 737-900) · 2 routes: Delhi, Mumbai
- Air Arabia G9 (A320) · 1 route: Sharjah
- AirAsia X D7 (330) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Biman Bangladesh Airlines BG (313) · 1 route: Dhaka
- Cathay Pacific CX (A330-300) · 1 route: Dhaka
- China Eastern Airlines MU (737) · 1 route: Kunming
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A319) · 1 route: Guangzhou
- Dragonair KA (A330-300) · 1 route: Dhaka
- Etihad Airways EY (A320) · 1 route: Abu Dhabi
- IndiGo Airlines 6E (A320) · 1 route: Delhi
- Korean Air KE (777-200) · 1 route: Seoul
- Malaysia Airlines MH (737-800) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Oman Air WY (737-800) · 1 route: Muscat
- Pakistan International Airlines PK (310) · 1 route: Karachi
- Qatar Airways QR (A320, A330-300) · 1 route: Doha
- SilkAir MI (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (A320) · 1 route: Singapore*
- Spicejet SG (737) · 1 route: Delhi
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Turkish Airlines TK (330, A330-200) · 1 route: Istanbul
- United Airways 4H (ATR 72) · 1 route: Dhaka
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Langtang Airport (LTG) 60 km to the centre
Langtang, P3, NP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Simara Airport (SIF) 70 km to the centre
Simara, P2, NP — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Raxaul Airport 96 km to the centre
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Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Simara Airport (SIF); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KTM has direct flights to 32 destinations on 27 airlines (incl. Delhi, Dhaka, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Doha…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kathmandu, Nepal. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Sightseeing