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Things to do · Kathmandu

Things to do in Kathmanduकाठमाडौँ

What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.

Key facts

Picks
14
With set times
0
Categories
5
Checked
From guide data
Budget

No exchange rate for NPR yet, so the budget filter is off.

With kids
Rain

Forecast unavailable right now. In the monsoon (June to September) mornings are the driest: do outdoor sights before noon and keep the afternoon for museums, cafés and a slow lunch.

Tonight

What is on now and later today in Kathmandu, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Kathmandu time.

Checking the time in Kathmandu…

None of the picks for Kathmandu have set times in our data yet; see the lists below.

Plan tonight

Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.

Working out tonight from the Kathmandu clock…

This weekend

Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Kathmandu, plus festivals that usually fall this month.

Working out the dates…

Nightlife & bars

Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.

No formal curfew. Thamel bars close by about midnight (police enforce closing times), and streets thin out after that; taxis get scarce.

  • Thamel bars and rooftop lounges

    EveningLate

    Bars, live music, rooftops. The main scene; go in a group and book your ride back.

    When
    Until About midnight

    Map ↗

  • Jhamel and Patan bars

    EveningLate

    Cafés and small bars. Calmer, with local crowds.

    When
    Until About 22:30

    Map ↗

  • Boudha rooftop cafés

    EveningLate

    Cafés and tea houses. Quiet evenings with a view of the stupa.

    When
    Until Evening

    Map ↗

  • Newari raksi and aila houses

    EveningLate

    Local spirit houses. Aila and raksi are strong; ask what you are drinking and go with a local friend.

    When
    Until Evening

    Map ↗

  • Chiya (milk tea)

    Sweet spiced milk tea · Tea stalls, cafés

    When
    Until All day

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  • Lassi and juice

    Yogurt drinks and fresh juice · Cafés and stalls

    When
    Until Daytime

    Map ↗

Classes & workshops

Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.

  • Newari cooking class or food walk

    IndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Learn momo, dal bhat and Newari snacks; book through your hotel.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    NPR 3,000–6,000 (check)
    Where
    Patan, Thamel (check operator)

    Map ↗

  • Yoga and meditation

    MorningEveningIndoor

    Drop-in classes and short retreats are widely offered; check the teacher and the space.

    When
    Morning or evening
    Price
    NPR 500–2,500 (check)
    Where
    Boudha, Thamel, Patan (check operator)

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

  • Newari food walk

    MorningLate

    A quick way to learn what to order and how much it costs.

    When
    Late morning
    Price
    NPR 3,000–6,000 (2026 estimate)
    Booking
    1–2 days

    Map ↗

Markets at night

Night markets, walking streets and evening strolls.

  • Asan Bazaar

    MorningEvening

    A crowded local market on the old trade route, full of spice, vegetables and offerings.

    When
    Early morning to early evening

    Map ↗

Family fun

What works with kids, by age band.

  • Pavements are narrow and often missing; a carrier works better than a stroller in the old city.
  • The Boudhanath circuit, pigeon-feeding at Durbar Square and a rickshaw ride suit children for short spells; keep visits under an hour and go in the morning.
  • Dust, air quality and unfiltered water are the health issues; carry a mask and bottled water.
  • Car seats are rare in taxis: bring a travel booster or ask the hotel to book a car that has one.

  • Boudhanath circuit at dawn or dusk (kora)

    MorningEveningKids: 5–12, Teens

    Walk clockwise with pilgrims around the stupa; tea and rooftop cafés follow.

    When
    Dawn or dusk
    Price
    Entry fee for foreigners (check)
    Where
    Boudha

    Map ↗

  • Newari cooking class or food walk

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Learn momo, dal bhat and Newari snacks; book through your hotel.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    NPR 3,000–6,000 (check)
    Where
    Patan, Thamel (check operator)

    Map ↗

Rainy day

Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.

  • Newari cooking class or food walk

    Classes & workshopsIndoorKids: 5–12, Teens

    Learn momo, dal bhat and Newari snacks; book through your hotel.

    When
    Half day
    Price
    NPR 3,000–6,000 (check)
    Where
    Patan, Thamel (check operator)

    Map ↗

  • Yoga and meditation

    Classes & workshopsMorningEveningIndoor

    Drop-in classes and short retreats are widely offered; check the teacher and the space.

    When
    Morning or evening
    Price
    NPR 500–2,500 (check)
    Where
    Boudha, Thamel, Patan (check operator)

    Map ↗Times and prices: check

How this page is built

Built from Voykit's data; times and prices change

The rest are drawn from this guide’s own Kathmandu lists: the things-to-do list, experiences and tours, drinking spots, weekly events, the rainy-day plan and the like-a-local picks. A city gets this page with at least 6 picks across 3 kinds.

“Tonight” and “this weekend” use your device clock converted to Kathmandu time (Asia/Kathmandu) and only list picks with set times in our data. Walk and ride times in the planner are straight-line estimates. The rain switch uses a live Open-Meteo forecast. Prices are local currency with an approximate conversion; anything marked check can change, so confirm on the venue’s own site before you go.