Nepal

Kathmandu

capital of Nepal

16°C · this month$1,150/mo845,7671,300 m38 missions from 37 countries

Photo: Royonx · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Kathmandu

Monthly budget

$1,150/mo

Prices vs USA: 25%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 150.49 NPR

US travel advisory

Level 2

Homicides / 100k: 2.1

travel.state.gov

Internet access

46%

of people online

Air quality

53.2

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

Nepali

Emergency

101 · 102 · 100

Plug types

BS 546, Europlug, British and related types

Calling code

+977

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Sep 3, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm

Best months:MarchAprilMayJuneSeptemberOctober

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 60%

Embassies & consulates in Kathmandu

38 missions from 37 countries

Embassy 24

Consulate 8

Canada+977 1 438 7910 CyprusKanti Path, Kathmandu FijiConsulate of the Republic of Fiji India+977 1-4001516 NetherlandsConsulate · Kathmandu New ZealandNew Zealand Consulate, Ktm PolandKhichapukhu Sadak SlovakiaConsular office of Slovak Republic

Honorary Consulate 6

DenmarkResidence of the Honorary Consul of The Kingdom of Denmark Iran+977 4239986 Italy+977 1 425 2801 PortugalHonorary Consulate of Portugal RomaniaHonorary Consulate of Romania Spain014470770

Where to eat in Kathmandu

Restaurants and cafés

Helena's Rooftop Restaurant
Chaksibari Marg
+977 1-4266979 helenasrestaurant.com Map
Thamel House Restaurant
Amrit marg
+977 1 4410388 facebook.com Map
Rum Doodle
Amrit Marg
+977 1-4248915 therumdoodle.com Map
Organic Smoothie Bowl and Cafe
Boudhadwar Marg
+977 986 210 7589 osbcafe.com.np Map
OR2K
Mandala St
+977 1-4422097 or2k.net Map
Gupta
Chhetrapati Chowk
+4248205 Map
Northfield Cafe
Thamel Marg
+977 985-1057697 Map
Roadhouse Cafe
Chaksibari Road, Thamel
+977 1-4260187 Map
Himalayan Cafe
Boudha Stupa
+977 1 449 2274 Map
Krua Thai
Z Marg
Map
New Orleans
Mandala St,
Map
Stupa Dining Restaurant With Garden
Boudha, Dhara Tole, before turning to Hyatt Road
Map

Bars and nightlife

Utpala Cafe
Boudha
+977 981 070 0763 cafeutpala.com Map
Cafe Caravan
Boudha Stupa
+977 980 363 3783 facebook.com Map
Kar.ma Coffee
Boudha
+977 986 627 3244 karmacoffee.com.np Map
Roadhouse Cafe
Inner circle, Boudha Stupa
+977 1 491 6446 roadhousenepal.com Map
Himalayan Java Coffee
Inner circle, Boudha Stupa
himalayanjava.com Map
Flavors
Inner circle, Boudha Stupa,
+977 1 449 5484 Map
Kafemandu
Manjusree Galli
+9767474106 Map
Attic Bar
Gahana Pokhari Marg
attic.com.np Map

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Kathmandu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Nepal

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Kathmandu?

The travel guide to Kathmandu lists Helena's Rooftop Restaurant, Thamel House Restaurant, Rum Doodle, Organic Smoothie Bowl and Cafe, and OR2K.

Is Kathmandu safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Nepal at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.1 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Kathmandu?

Roughly $1,150 per month for a remote worker, based on Nepal price levels (25% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Kathmandu in November?

In November Kathmandu averages a high of 26°C, a low of 7°C and about 3 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Kathmandu?

38 diplomatic missions, including Australia (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Bangladesh (Embassy), Brazil (Embassy), China (Embassy), Finland (Embassy), France (Embassy), and Germany (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.