Major city · Nepal
Damanदमन
Half a day to one night if you are driving between Kathmandu and Chitwan; skip it as a standalone destination.
Daman is a hill station at 2,400 m on the Tribhuvan Highway, about 80 km southwest of Kathmandu. Its main draw is a single, unimpeded Himalayan panorama that stretches roughly 400 km on a clear morning. There is little else to do beyond a short walk, a lookout tower and a basic meal. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from Chitwan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, clouds block the view)
- Airport
- KTM
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Daman100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Daman, 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
- SafetyDaman is safe.
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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) (About 2.5 h by car via the Tribhuvan Highway).
- Getting aroundOn foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus/jeep from Kathmandu to Daman, one waycheckRs 400–600
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNPR 1,000
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNPR 2,000
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse room, a night, per roomNPR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 4,500 · High NPR 10,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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) (About 2.5 h by car via the Tribhuvan Highway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (21 rain days), driest Dec (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Daman: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
16 rd
Jul
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
21 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
20 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
14 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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. One resort rents bicycles for a downhill ride to Palung Village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chitwan National Park
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or jeep via the Tribhuvan Highway, about 2 h
Combine Daman with a Chitwan visit; stop at Daman for the view and lunch.
Kathmandu
goDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus or jeep via the Tribhuvan Highway, about 2.5 h
A morning in Daman, then onward to Kathmandu.
Pokhara
skipDoor to door: About 6 h
Bus via Mugling, about 5 h
Too long for a day trip; better to go directly.
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.
Everest Panorama Resort
The only star hotel; 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from the village centre.The only star hotel; 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from the village centre.
Basic guesthouses in the village
Very basic rooms and safari-style tents; check conditions before booking.
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 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 3,000–6,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 8,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Everest Panorama Resort double room1 × 1 night × NPR 7,000 | NPR 7,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 4,500 | NPR 9,000 |
| Bus/jeep from Kathmandu to Daman, one way2 × NPR 500 · check | NPR 1,000 |
| Meal (dal-bhat at a dhaba)2 × NPR 400 · check | NPR 800 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,780 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 9,790 per person per day, bed included | NPR 19,580 |
2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dal-bhat at a dhaba | Rs 300–500 |
| Tea | Rs 30–60 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | Rs 30 |
| Bus/jeep from Kathmandu to Daman, one waycheck | Rs 400–600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The view is only visible on clear mornings; check the weather forecast before you go.
- No ATM in Daman; carry enough cash from Kathmandu or Hetauda.
- Last buses and jeeps pass through in the early afternoon; plan your onward transport ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Damanदमन
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My bed tonight
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यस ठेगानामा, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Daman by bus/jeep: about Rs 500, 2.5 h (check)
- Daman → Chitwan by bus/jeep: about Rs 400, 2 h (check)
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (śaucālaya kahā̃ cha)
Nepali is the main language; English is understood at the resort and some dhabas.
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 Daman. 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, clouds block the view) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified lookout tower opening hours and sunrise time.
- Eat page with last-order times for dhabas.
- Sleep page with room photos and contact numbers for Everest Panorama Resort and guesthouses.
Sources
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