KTM · 27.70° N · 85.32° E · Nepal
Nepal's capital of stupas, temples and royal squares, and the gateway to the Himalaya. A valley of World Heritage monuments, explored at an easy pace.
The Kathmandu Valley holds seven groups of monuments listed together as one UNESCO World Heritage Site, so even a short stay is full. We help you plan each day so that nothing feels rushed.
See the great stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, the monkey temple, then Pashupatinath Temple and the royal Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. On a clear day, the valley rim at Nagarkot has views of the snow peaks of the Himalaya.
The city is also the starting point for treks and for flights to Pokhara and Lukla.
Our five nights at Dwarika's Hotel fly from Heathrow with Qatar Airways, changing in Doha. Qatar Airways flies from Doha to Kathmandu twice a day.
Entry rules for Nepal depend on your passport and the purpose of your trip, and they can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again shortly before you travel. The Nepal Tourism Board explains how tourist visas are issued, and Nepal's Department of Immigration runs an official online visa form: if you use it, use only the government's own website.
See TravelHealthPro's Nepal page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you go. Take care with food and water hygiene, protect yourself from mosquito bites and use sun protection. If you plan to trek at altitude, mention it at your appointment, and keep an eye on local air quality reports in the valley.
Nepal's currency is the Nepalese rupee (NPR). Carry some cash for markets, small shops and taxis, tell your bank before you travel, and check what your card charges for payments and withdrawals abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
October and November are dry and mild after the monsoon, and March and April are warm before it. December to February is dry, but nights are cold and can fall close to freezing. About 65% of the year's rain falls from June to September.
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From London Heathrow Airport · Five nights at Dwarika's Hotel, built in the Newari style with carved woodwork from old Kathmandu houses. Fly with Qatar Airways from Heathrow, changing in Doha.
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Read TravelHealthPro's Nepal page and book a travel health appointment several weeks before you fly. Its advice covers food and water hygiene, insect bites, altitude illness and outdoor air quality, so do mention any trekking plans at your appointment.
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Clockwise. Buddhist pilgrims usually circle a sacred site clockwise, a practice called kora. You will see it at Boudhanath and Swayambhunath, so simply join the flow of people.
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The Kathmandu Valley World Heritage Site is made up of seven groups of monuments: the Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, and the Hindu temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. All seven lie in the valley around the city.
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Nepal also has international airports at Pokhara and near Lumbini.
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That depends on your passport and why you are travelling. Check the official sources on this page before you book and again shortly before you go, as the rules can change. The Nepal Tourism Board explains how tourist visas are issued, and Nepal's Department of Immigration runs an official online visa form.
Checked on 23 October 2026
October and November, after the monsoon, and March and April, before it, usually bring mostly dry, mild weather. December to February is dry too but cold at night, and most of the year's rain falls from June to September.
Checked on 23 October 2026
