Major city · Nepal
Kumpur
Skip Kumpur unless you have a full day for a 3-hour hike from the road: it's a hillside village with homestays and mountain views, not a stop you can do in passing.
Kumpur is a small village in Dhading district, 80 km from Kathmandu on the road to Pokhara. The access requires a 4-hour bus ride to Bungchung Village and then a 3-hour hike up. The reward is a quiet hillside stay with views of the Annapurna range, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Manaslu, Mardi Himal and Gauri Shankar. Most travellers use it as a one-night homestay stop, not a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails)
- Airport
- KTM
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kumpur100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kumpur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyKumpur is a quiet village with low crime.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) (80 km (50 mi) from Kumpur; 4 h by bus plus 3 h hike).KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) (50 mi (80 km) from Kumpur; 4 h by bus plus 3 h hike).
- Getting aroundOn foot only.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) (80 km (50 mi) from Kumpur; 4 h by bus plus 3 h hike)KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu) (50 mi (80 km) from Kumpur; 4 h by bus plus 3 h hike)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kumpur: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
2 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
22 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
21 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot only. The village is on a hillside; paths connect the houses and the viewpoints.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kathmandu
skipDoor to door: About 7 h
Hike down to Bungchung Village (3 h), then local bus (4 h)
Too long for a day return; combine with another destination.
Pokhara
skipDoor to door: About 8 h
Hike down to Bungchung Village (3 h), then bus via the Prithvi Highway (about 5 h)
A full day of travel; better to overnight in Pokhara.
Kakani
cautionDoor to door: About 6 h
Bus from Bungchung Village to Trishuli, then local bus to Kakani (about 3 h total)
Possible as a long day if you start early, but the connection is unreliable.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Kumpur village
Homestays only; basic but warm, with meals included. Book through a local contact or trekking agency.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 1,500–2,500 (homestay with meals)
- Mid
- Rs 2,500–4,000 (homestay with meals and a guide)
Trip budget
| Homestay (per person, with meals)2 × 1 night × NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 1,500 | NPR 3,000 |
| Bus Kathmandu → Bungchung Village, one way2 × NPR 500 · check | NPR 1,000 |
| Private jeep Kathmandu → Bungchung Village, one way1 × NPR 5,000 · check | NPR 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,200 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 6,600 per person per day, bed included | NPR 13,200 |
2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees; flights and trekking permits excluded.
Prices of common things
| Homestay per person per night with meals | Rs 1,500–4,000 |
| Bus Kathmandu → Bungchung Villagecheck | Rs 400–600 |
| Private jeep Kathmandu → Bungchung Villagecheck | Rs 4,000–6,000 |
| Guide for the hike up (optional)check | Rs 1,000–2,000 per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 3-hour hike from Bungchung Village is uphill on a dirt trail; carry water and wear sturdy shoes.
- No shops or restaurants beyond homestay meals; bring snacks and any medicines you need.
- Mobile signal is patchy; check with your provider before you go.
- Homestays are informal: confirm the price and what's included (meals, bedding) before you arrive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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यो ठेगानामा, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
Most embassies are in Kathmandu. The nearest consular assistance is in Kathmandu (80 km away).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kathmandu → Bungchung Village: about Rs 500, 4 h (check)
- Private jeep Kathmandu → Bungchung Village: about Rs 5,000, 2.5 h (check)
- Hike Bungchung Village → Kumpur: about 3 h uphill
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति पैसा? — How much? (kati paisā?)
- होमस्टे कहाँ छ? — Where is the homestay? (homaste kahā̃ cha?)
- मलाई डाक्टर चाहियो — I need a doctor (malāī ḍākṭar cāhiyo)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kumpur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, leeches on trails) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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