Snapshot
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
- Passport rank
- View mobility score and coverage
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Explore Kathmandu, Pokhara and Bharatpur. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
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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.
Explore Kathmandu
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Your next stop
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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 is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Ratna Park is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Consider this for a break between the busier parts of your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

Children's Art Museum of Nepal is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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 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 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 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 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 is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.

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 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 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 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 is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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Arrive with a little context
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.
Live flight times are not available here yet. Check the airport’s official board before travelling.
KTM airport information ↗| 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 ↗ |
OurAirports · Public Domain. Airport transfer tool →
Kathmandu · VNKT
10991 × 148 ft
ASPSimara · VNSI
3911 × 98 ft
ASPBharatpur · VNBP
3799 × 98 ft
ASPNot recorded
Janakpur · VNJP
3300 × 100 ft
ASPLukla · VNLK
1729 × 98 ft
asphaltPokhara · NP-0003
8202 × 148 ft
ConcreteNot recorded
Travel reference only; not for aviation navigation.
Get around with confidence
Load the available mapped lines. This is a route map, not a live departure board.
OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Route coverage and stop ordering can be incomplete.
Explore the mapped bus, rail, metro, tram and ferry lines serving Kathmandu. Available modes depend on the local network. Check today’s departures and tickets with the operator.
Keep exploring
Browse 15 ideas for Kathmandu — from things to see and do to food and places to stay. Check current details before booking or visiting.

Narayanhiti Palace Museum is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

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 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 is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.

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 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 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 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 is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.

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 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 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 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 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 is one option for your time in Kathmandu. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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