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Major city · Nepal

Kirtipurकिर्तिपुर

Stay one night in Kirtipur for a quiet hill‑town base; a half‑day covers the main temples and the Chandragiri cable‑car.

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Kirtipur sits 5 km southwest of Kathmandu on a 1,300‑1,500 m hill. Its historic temples and views from Chandragiri Hills are reachable on foot, making a single night sufficient for most visitors.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
NPR
Best months
Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (monsoon)
Airport
KTM
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Kirtipur: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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  • 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 Kirtipur100 ▾

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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 Kirtipur, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Uma Maheshwar TempleBagh Bhairab TempleChandragiri Hills cable car
Airports
KTM Tribhuvan International Airport (Main international gateway for Kathmandu Valley, about 15 km (9.3 mi) east of Kirtipur)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    29°C (84°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest May (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kirtipur: 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

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

2 rd

Feb

22°C (72°F)

6°C (43°F)

2 rd

Mar

26°C (79°F)

9°C (48°F)

3 rd

Apr

30°C (86°F)

13°C (55°F)

5 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

16°C (61°F)

7 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

18°C (64°F)

12 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

19°C (66°F)

13 rd

Aug

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

13 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

16°C (61°F)

9 rd

Oct

26°C (79°F)

12°C (54°F)

5 rd

Nov

23°C (73°F)

8°C (46°F)

3 rd

Dec

20°C (68°F)

5°C (41°F)

2 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

All sights within the town are walkable; reach the town by bus (≈30 min, <₨50), taxi (₨500‑1,000) or bike (≈1 h).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Chandragiri Hills

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Cable‑car from Chandragiri (bus or taxi from Kirtipur, ≈30 min)

Views of Kathmandu and Himalayas on clear days.

Patan Durbar Square

go

Door to door: ≈2 h

Walk across Bagmati River westward, ≈2 h

UNESCO World Heritage site nearby.

Kathmandu

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Bus from Ratna Park, ≈30 min

Day‑trip to capital’s three World Heritage sites.

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.

Kirtipur Hillside Hotel

Rooms with bathroom US$20, without bathroom US$15; good Wi‑Fi.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
US$15–25 excl. bed
Mid
US$30–45 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel room (private bathroom)1 × 1 night × NPR 3,200NPR 3,200
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 2,200NPR 2,200
Bus from Kathmandu to Kirtipur (round‑trip)1 × NPR 50 · Less than ₨50 each way (check).NPR 50
Taxi from Kathmandu to Kirtipur (one‑way)1 × NPR 800 · Negotiable ₨500‑1,000 (check).NPR 800
Chandragiri cable‑car ticket1 × NPR 1,500 · Check current price on operator site.NPR 1,500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeNPR 780
Trip total≈ NPR 8,530 per person per day, bed includedNPR 8,530

US$20 ≈ NPR 2,500 (check exchange).

2026 estimate in NPR; flights and international visas excluded.

Prices of common things

Tea with milk (chai)₨30–50
Momo (steamed dumplings)₨80–150
Taxi within valley (per km)Negotiated fare.₨30–50

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; keep valuables secure and be aware of traffic when crossing the Bagmati River.
  • Taxi fares are negotiable; confirm price before boarding.
  • Cable‑car tickets not listed; check the operator site for current rates.

Emergency numbers

Police
100
Ambulance
102
Tourist police
1144

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Kirtipurकिर्तिपुर

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My bed tonight

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यो ठेगाना कृपयाTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police100
  • Ambulance102
  • Tourist police1144

Embassy

US consulate in Kathmandu; other embassies in the capital.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Kathmandu → Kirtipur: ≈ ₨50, 30 min (check)
  • Taxi Kathmandu → Kirtipur: ≈ ₨500–1,000, 30 min (negotiable)

Say or show

  • माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
  • यो कति पर्छ? — How much is this? (yo kati parchha?)
  • के म कार्डले तिर्न सक्छु? — Can I pay by card? (ke ma card le tirna sakchu?)
  • शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kaha cha?)
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 Kirtipur. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (monsoon) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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