Kathmandu: Best Time to Visit, Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov | Trailwind

City guideNepalBest time to visit Kathmandu: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Himalayan gateway of temples and prayer flags. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov

Country: 🇳🇵 Nepal

Region: Bagmati

Population: 1.5M metro

Currency: NPR

Language: Nepali

Timezone: UTC+05:45

Nearest airport: Tribhuvan International (KTM)

The lay of the landKathmandu is a sensory rush of temple bells, incense, and prayer flags: medieval Durbar Squares, the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhu, and the trekker hub of Thamel. It is the gateway to the Himalaya, from Everest flights to the Annapurna trails. Chaotic, and impossible to rush.When to goThe sweet spot is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov. Plan around it and you will catch Kathmandu close to its best.Getting thereFly into Tribhuvan International (KTM). From there Kathmandu is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Walk the Boudhanath stupa clockwise with the pilgrims at dusk.

Base in Thamel for trekking gear, permits, and guides.

Autumn brings the clearest mountain views.

What to see

Narayanhiti Palace, The Narayanhiti Palace Museum is a public museum in Kathmandu, Nepal located east of the Kaiser Mahal and next to Thamel. The museum was created in 2008 from the complex of the former Narayanhiti Palace following the 2006 revolution. Before the revolution, the palace was the residence and principal workplace of the monarch of the Kingdom of Nepal, and hosted occasions of state.

Dharahara, Dharahara or Bhimsen Stambha, is a 72-metre-tall (236 ft) tower at the centre of Sundhara, Kathmandu, Nepal. It was first built in 1832 by Mukhtiyar Bhimsen Thapa under the commission of Queen Lalit Tripurasundari and was a part of the architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO. It has been destroyed and reconstructed several times.

Basantapur Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square is a historically and culturally significant site in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Pashupatinath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Pashupati, a manifestation of Shiva. Located on the banks of the sacred Bagmati River in Kathmandu, Nepal, the temple is one of the oldest and most significant religious complexes in South Asia.

Swayambhunath, Swayambhunath is an ancient religious complex atop a hill in the Kathmandu Valley, west of Kathmandu city. The Tibetan and Sanskrit name for the site means 'self-arising' or 'self-sprung'. The hill on which the stupa stands has been an ancient pilgrimage place considered the home of the primordial Buddha known as the Adi-Buddha.

Patan Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square is situated at the centre of the city of Lalitpur in Nepal. It is one of the three Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One of its attractions is the medieval royal palace where the Malla Kings of Lalitpur resided.

Budhanilkantha Temple, Budanilkantha Temple, located in Budhanilkantha, Nepal, is a Hindu open air temple dedicated to Lord Mahavishnu. Budhanilkantha Temple is also known as the Narayanthan Temple for Hindus, and can be identified by a large reclining statue of Lord Mahavishnu. However, in the Buddhist community, the term "Buddhanilkantha" refers to one of the various manifestations of Avalokiteshvara. The name means "Blue-Throated Buddha."

Changu Narayan Temple, Changu Narayan is an ancient Hindu and Buddhist temple, located on a hilltop of Changu in Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District, Nepal. The temple was built in the 4th century AD and is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Nepal. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, one of three principal deities in Hinduism.

Pairs well with

Patan Durbar Square, 3 mi away

Budhanilkantha Temple, 5 mi away

Changu Narayan Temple, 6 mi away

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, 7 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Kathmandu?The best time to visit Kathmandu is Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov, in Nepal.Where is Kathmandu?Kathmandu is in Nepal. The nearest major airport is Tribhuvan International (KTM).What is Kathmandu known for?Himalayan gateway of temples and prayer flags.Kathmandu month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: March · April · October · NovemberMarch in KathmanduKathmandu in March. One of the best months to visit Kathmandu. Typical daytime highs around 23°C.April in KathmanduKathmandu in April. One of the best months to visit Kathmandu. Typical daytime highs around 26°C.October in KathmanduKathmandu in October. One of the best months to visit Kathmandu. Typical daytime highs around 24°C.November in KathmanduKathmandu in November. One of the best months to visit Kathmandu. Typical daytime highs around 21°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Kathmandu:

Narayanhiti Palace

Basantapur Durbar Square

Pashupatinath Temple

Patan Durbar Square

Budhanilkantha Temple

Changu Narayan Temple

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Bhaktapur Durbar Square

Everest Base Camp

Annapurna Circuit

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