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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kathmandu in June, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 370 mm. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Kathmandu, with an average rainfall of 0 mm.
When flying to Kathmandu, you’ll arrive at Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from India to Kathmandu include IndiGo, Bhutan Airlines and KLM. The shortest flight to Kathmandu from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 1h 35m.
Kathmandu’s bus station is located 1.5 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel to great affordable options like the Thamel Boutique Hotel, Kathmandu offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 1,864 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 6,949 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kathmandu Boutique Hotel and Yakety Yak Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kathmandu, with prices from ₹ 500 to ₹ 20,729 per night. Thamel is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kathmandu are about 40% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Hiring a car in Kathmandu costs ₹ 8,025 per day, on average, or ₹ 16,051 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay ₹ 111 per litre in Kathmandu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,331 and ₹ 1,774. The most frequently booked car type in Kathmandu is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Suzuki Ciaz or similar) is, on average, 7% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.