Kathmandu, Nepal

Kathmandu Travel Guide

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Local name: काठमाडौं Settled: 723 B.C.E.Population: 1.44 mil. (2019)Area: 19.09 mi²Elevation: 4314 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 27°42'24"N, 85°18'47"E
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Kathmandu Top Attractions

Kathmandu Attractions - What to See and Explore

Kathmandu offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Pashupatinath Temple, Swayambhunath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Changu Narayan Temple. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Kathmandu.

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Kathmandu – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Kathmandu, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Nyatapola Temple (Bhaktapur), Patan Durbar Square (Patan), Gosaikunda (Langtang National Park).

  • nyatapola temple bhaktapur7.5 miE
  • patan durbar square2.4 miS
  • gosaikunda langtang national park27 milesN
  • bhaktapur durbar square7.5 miE
  • tusha hiti patan2.5 miS

Best Time To Visit Kathmandu

Learn when is the best time to travel to Kathmandu weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, July and August.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in November. Most of it rains in July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Kathmandu?

What is the best time to visit Kathmandu?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in May, July and August. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January and December.

Where to next? Visit central Central region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Nepal.