Kathmandu travel guide
Kathmandu Tourism | Kathmandu Guide
You're Going to Love Kathmandu
With 1,44 million inhabitants, Kathmandu is the most populous city in Nepal. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Kathmandu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Kathmandu
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kathmandu in June, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 14.6″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Kathmandu, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Kathmandu
Plane
When flying to Kathmandu, you’ll arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kathmandu from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 21h 20m.
Bus
Kathmandu’s bus station is located 1.5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Kathmandu
Where to stay in Kathmandu
Average rates range from around $23 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $81 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kathmandu Boutique Hotel and Karma Boutique Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Kathmandu, with prices from $6 to $221 per night. Thamel is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Kathmandu are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kathmandu
Most booked hotels in Kathmandu
Renting a car in Kathmandu
Renting a car in Kathmandu costs $188 per day, on average, or $375 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.85 per gallon in Kathmandu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $58.14 and $77.53. The most frequently booked car type in Kathmandu is Compact (Hyundai Creta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.