AsiaCity
Kathmandu
Nepal
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Kathmandu is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
69
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
80
Safety
56
Culture
82
Health
48
Internet
54
Outdoors
94
Access
58
Practical details
Capital
Kathmandu
Languages
Nepali
Population
29.9M
Time zone
UTC+05:45
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Trip basics
Best months
Mar · Apr · Oct
Climate
Highland
Warmest month
Feb · 27°C
Quietest month
May · crowd 67/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$172
Local daily spend
NPR 25,745
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U)
Source country update: 03/31/2026
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
NPR
Best months list
Mar · Apr · Oct
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image