Flights from Karachi to Kathmandu

Vibrant lively Kathmandu

Being both the largest city and the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is vibrant, lively and offers great entertainment and sights for visitors.

Kathmandu throughout the year

The ideal time to visit Kathmandu is during the dry season from October till April. It is not recommended to travel during the time from June to the beginning of October, as this is monsoon season and with the heavy rains flooding, landslides and power cuts can be common.

Kathmandu hosts some lovely festivals that are great to experience. From March to April is Holi with colour and water fights, and Ghode Jatra festival with horse parades. In April it's also the Nepalese New Year. During August there is the festival of cows called Gai Jatra, and in September the 8-day festival of Indra Jatra that honours the goddess Indra which is accompanied by processions and dances. October has the Dashain Hindu Festival for two weeks and in November is the international Jazz festival called Jazzmandu.

Information about Kathmandu and Nepal

Before you travel to Kathmandu and Nepal, you must apply for a visa at the Nepalese Embassy in London, and all passports must be valid for at least 6 months. It is recommended to check with your GP at least 8 weeks before you plan to travel to the city about any recommended vaccines such as Hepatitis A, Diphtheria, Typhus and Tetanus. Kathmandu has lovely natural areas, but Nepal has strong laws against exporting any species from the country and it is not recommended to hike alone, so make sure you arrange a guided tour beforehand. Avoid drinking tap water too, so use boiled or bottled water for drinking and brushing your teeth.

Local Kathmandu travel

It is best to arrange transfer from the airport by your hotel. The local taxis on average cost from 200 NPR for 3 km + and then 60 NPR/km, with fixed or prepaid costs charged in advance. Buses are less expensive, but tend to be overcrowded and not very regular and a 30 minute trip will cost about 10 MPR. If you are planning to use a local rickshaw, you should negotiate before boarding, they usually cost roughly between 60-100 NPR. Walking is often the quickest way though, as the roads of Kathmandu are very busy and crowded.

Backpack hostel accommodation is roughly 364 NPR, guesthouses around 850 NPR per person for a night, while a 3 star hotel is about 1200 NPR per person, and holiday apartments will range from about 2100 NPR per night.