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About Kathmandu

Kathmandu is the capital and largest city of Nepal. Located at the base of the Himalaya Mountains, many tourists visit this unique city to mountain climb, take in the unique culture, and visit the many Buddhist and Hindu temples in the area. But here are also a lot of arts and shopping centers in Kathmandu.
 
In addition to visiting Durban Square, Hanuman Dhoka Palace and the Kumari Ghar, you can also tour the city in a bicycle rickshaw. You can participate in the many colorful festivals and carnivals, including the New Year's festival, or take a boat ride on the local lake. You can also take an enjoyable kayaking ride around the Feva Lake.
 
Kathmandu offers rich options for dining, both in terms of world cuisine and local dishes prepared with vegtables, curry, and rice.

Transportation to Kathmandu City Center from Airport

Tribhuvan Intl. Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport is 6 kilometers from the center of Kathmandu city. Shuttle services are available at the airport. It is also possible to go to the city center by taxi. Some passengers also benefit from their hotel's airport shuttle service. If you want to have a comfortable vehicle during your trip, you can also agree with the car rental companies at the airport.

Taxi

You can get a taxi from the taxi stops right in front of the airport's passenger terminal. In a day when the traffic flow is normal, transportation from the airport to the city center takes about 15 minutes on average.

Shuttle

It is also possible to reach Kathmandu city center with shuttle services located at the airport. You can find information about the shuttle services’ route and departure times from the help desk at the passenger terminal.

Hotel Service

Some of the accommodation centers in Kathmandu have airport shuttle services for guests. You can learn whether or not your hotel offers this service in advance and book if they do. You should remember that hotel services are more expensive than taxis.

Car Rental

If you want to have a comfortable transportation vehicle during your Kathmandu trip, you can rent a car. The airport has offices of different companies that rent vehicles in different types from motorcycle to limousine. You must remember that you must have an international driver's license to drive abroad. If you do not want to compromise your comfort during your travel, but if your driver's license is not valid abroad, you can rent the car with a driver. You must follow the Ring Road to get to the city center by car. The journey lasts an average of 15 minutes.

Weather in Kathmandu

DayMin - Max
WednesdayMin 6ºC - Max 19ºC
ThursdayMin 4ºC - Max 20ºC
FridayMin 4ºC - Max 19ºC
SaturdayMin 8ºC - Max 13ºC
SundayMin 8ºC - Max 19ºC

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