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Kathmandu Valley


Three medieval kingdoms, seven UNESCO monument zones and a living blend of Newari heritage and city life.

Elevation
~1,400 m
River
Bagmati
UNESCO sites
7 monument zones
Known for
Durbar Squares, Boudhanath & Swayambhunath
Geography

Getting to know Kathmandu Valley

Kathmandu Valley is a bowl-shaped basin ringed by hills, historically home to three rival kingdoms — Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur — each centred on its own ornately carved Durbar Square. That layered history has left the valley with more UNESCO World Heritage monument zones than almost anywhere else its size, from the golden stupa of Boudhanath to the hilltop temple complex of Swayambhunath.

Elevation
~1,400 m
River
Bagmati
UNESCO sites
7 monument zones
Known for
Durbar Squares, Boudhanath & Swayambhunath
Best Time to Visit

Kathmandu Valley, month by month

Hover any month for details. Colour reflects the general climate — plan around the peak window below.

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Cool Pleasant Hot Monsoon

Oct – Nov & Mar – Apr · Best time

The clearest mountain views and most comfortable temperatures of the year.

Dec – Feb · Good option

Cold mornings but generally clear, dry days.

Jun – Sep · Avoid

Monsoon brings heavy rain, humidity and haze that obscures mountain views.

Sample Itineraries

Ready-to-quote Kathmandu Valley itineraries

Starting points for your clients — every route can be tailored on length, pace and hotel category.

Kathmandu Heritage

First-time Nepal travellers
3Days
Kathmandu
Patan
Bhaktapur

The valley's three Durbar Squares alongside the Swayambhunath and Boudhanath stupas.

Kathmandu City

Short-stay & stopover clients
2Days
Kathmandu

A compact heritage tour plus Pashupatinath Temple for shorter stays.

Kathmandu & Nagarkot

Scenic-view seekers
5Days
Kathmandu
Nagarkot

Adds a sunrise Himalayan-view excursion to the Nagarkot hill station.

Kathmandu Stopover

Transit-focused travellers
1Day
Kathmandu

Key heritage sights for transit passengers before onward travel.

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