
← Nepal
Kathmandu
Himalayan gateway with ancient temples and trekking culture
Best time: Oct-Dec, Mar-May · Typical stay: 2–4 days
Monthly overview
Each month classified using local weather, crowds, and prices.
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Dec
Seasons
Oct-Dec
8-24°CPeak season, crystal-clear Himalayan views, trekking crowds, expensive for Nepal
Crowds: very-highPrice: moderate
Mar-May
12-30°CSpring trekking season, rhododendrons blooming, warmer than autumn
Crowds: highPrice: moderate
Jun-Sep
20-30°CHeavy monsoon, mountains obscured, leeches on trails, extremely cheap
Price: very-low
Jan-Feb
2-18°CCold mornings, clear views, few tourists, good deals
Crowds: lowPrice: low
Top experiences
- Kathmandu Durbar Square — Ancient royal palace complex
- Swayambhunath Monkey Temple — Ancient Buddhist stupa with views
- Boudhanath Stupa — Massive Buddhist stupa
- Mount Everest Scenic Flight — See Everest from the air
- Trekking Gear Shopping in Thamel — Buy or rent gear for treks