Kathmandu: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kathmandu, locally known as Yẽn is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. The city is in Kathmandu District.

Kathmandu · CC BY-SA 4.0

Map of places

Now in the cityKathmandu+11°CFog · sunrise 06:16 AMupdated 06:13 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

Places on the map49

Exchange rateRs 151.89per 1 $NPR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.

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Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

natural disasters

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Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to natural disasters . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can happen suddenly with little warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley. During the monsoon season from June to September, heavy rain can cause flash floods and landslides.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory