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Nepal at a glance
- Capital
- Kathmandu
- Population
- 31,122,387
- Area
- 147,516 km²
- Calling code
- +977
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Nepal
Explore Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bharatpur. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency NPRTime in Kathmandu 06:35UTC+05:45Country codes NP / NPL
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Kathmandu. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Narayanhiti Palace Museum is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Durbar Square
Durbar Square is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Ratna Park
Ratna Park is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
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Children's Art Museum of Nepal
Children's Art Museum of Nepal is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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Sankata Temple
Sankata Temple is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Bhadrakali Temple, Kathmandu
Bhadrakali Temple, Kathmandu is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Indra Chowk
Indra Chowk is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Singha Durbar
Singha Durbar is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Dharahara
Dharahara is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Asan, Kathmandu
Asan, Kathmandu is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Hanuman Dhoka
Hanuman Dhoka is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Shahid Gate
Shahid Gate is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Te Bahal
Te Bahal is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid
Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Before you step outside
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KTM
An arrival option for Kathmandu
Tribhuvan International Airport
3.8 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Kathmandu. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at KTM
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KTM airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribhuvan International Airport | KTM | 3.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Simara Airport | SIF | 69.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Bharatpur Airport | BHR | 87.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Janakpur Airport | JKR | 125.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Tenzing-Hillary Airport | LUA | 138.7 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Pokhara International Airport | PHH | 139.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
Tribhuvan International Airport
Kathmandu · VNKT
Elevation4390 ft
Coordinates27.6966, 85.3591
Runways
02 / 20
10991 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
KATHMANDU APP120.6 MHz
KATHMANDU ATIS127 MHz
KATHMANDU GND121.9 MHz
KATHMANDU RDO292.3 MHz
KATHMANDU TWR118.1 MHz
Simara Airport
Simara · VNSI
Elevation450 ft
Coordinates27.159803, 84.980021
Runways
01 / 19
3911 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.3 MHz
Bharatpur Airport
Bharatpur · VNBP
Elevation600 ft
Coordinates27.678101, 84.429398
Runways
15 / 33
3799 × 98 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
Janakpur Airport
Janakpur · VNJP
Elevation256 ft
Coordinates26.708799, 85.922401
Runways
09 / 27
3300 × 100 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR122.5 MHz
Tenzing-Hillary Airport
Lukla · VNLK
Elevation9380 ft
Coordinates27.686768, 86.729479
Runways
06 / 24
1729 × 98 ft
asphaltRadio frequencies
APP122.3 MHz
TWR122.5 MHz
Pokhara International Airport
Pokhara · NP-0003
Elevation2595 ft
Coordinates28.1838, 84.0147
Runways
12 / 30
8202 × 148 ft
ConcreteRadio frequencies
Not recorded
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Kathmandu
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Browse 15 ideas for Kathmandu — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.
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Narayanhiti Palace Museum
Directions ↗Narayanhiti Palace Museum is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Durbar Square
Directions ↗Durbar Square is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ratna Park
Directions ↗Ratna Park is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Children's Art Museum of Nepal
Directions ↗Children's Art Museum of Nepal is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Sankata Temple
Directions ↗Sankata Temple is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Bhadrakali Temple, Kathmandu
Directions ↗Bhadrakali Temple, Kathmandu is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Taleju Temple, Kathmandu
Directions ↗Taleju Temple, Kathmandu is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Indra Chowk
Directions ↗Indra Chowk is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Singha Durbar
Directions ↗Singha Durbar is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Dharahara
Directions ↗Dharahara is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Asan, Kathmandu
Directions ↗Asan, Kathmandu is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Hanuman Dhoka
Directions ↗Hanuman Dhoka is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Shahid Gate
Directions ↗Shahid Gate is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Te Bahal
Directions ↗Te Bahal is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid
Directions ↗Pancha Kashmiri Takiya Masjid is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Bharatpur
369,377 residents
JAN
15 °C
FEB
18 °C
MAR
22 °C
APR
26 °C
MAY
27 °C
JUN
28 °C
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353,841 residents
JAN
11 °C
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13 °C
MAR
17 °C
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20 °C
MAY
22 °C
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24 °C
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