Kathmandu
Best time
October – April
Typical length
4 days
Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. 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.
Trips that include Kathmandu
2 trips
No packages go exclusively to Kathmandu — showing trips where it is one of the stops.
Good to know
Permit
No special permit is required for most visitors to this destination. Some high-altitude trekking routes nearby may need an NOC — your tour agency will arrange this if applicable.
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