Major city · Nepal
Kakani
Visit Thai Airways Memorial Park and enjoy valley views; half‑day enough, overnight optional for sunset.
Kakani is a small hill‑top village north of Kathmandu offering memorial parks and panoramic views; a half‑day visit covers the main sights, with an optional night for sunset and relaxed dining.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- KTM
- Nights
- 0.5
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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 Kakani100 ▾
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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 Kakani, 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
- SafetyKakani is generally safe for tourists; main risks are road conditions and cold evenings—carry a warm jacket and travel during daylight.
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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.
- Getting aroundLocal buses and shared taxis run the Kathmandu‑Kakani road; walking between the two parks is under 10 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at caféNPR 150–250
- BeerBottle of local beerNPR 120–180
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))NPR 300–500
- Budget bedPrince Guesthouse room, a night, per personNPR 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,200 · Mid NPR 1,800 · High NPR 2,500
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
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kakani: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 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
Local buses and shared taxis run the Kathmandu‑Kakani road; walking between the two parks is under 10 min. Hire a private taxi for door‑to‑door comfort (check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Thai Airways Memorial Park
goDoor to door: 5 min
Walk from Kakani centre, about 5 min
View crash site on clear days.
International Mountaineers Memorial Park
goDoor to door: 10 min
Walk from Kakani centre, about 10 min
Benches with valley panoramas.
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.
Prince Guesthouse and Hotel
Rooms NPR 800–1,200; rooftop views; basic amenities. (2026 estimate)
Tara Gaon Hotel
NPR 1,500 per night; larger property on a hill. (2026 estimate)
View Himalaya Resort
NPR 1,200–1,500; restaurant with service charge. (2026 estimate)
Kakani Mountain View Hotel and Resort
NPR 800; 7 rooms, rooftop restaurant, Wi‑Fi. (2026 estimate)
Kakani Adventure Camp
NPR 2,500 per person; eco‑tent camp with garden café. (2026 estimate)
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
- NPR 800–1,200 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Prince Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × NPR 1,000 | NPR 2,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 1,800 | NPR 3,600 |
| Taxi Kathmandu → Kakani (round trip)2 × NPR 1,500 · check | NPR 3,000 |
| eSIM, 10 days data2 × NPR 2,000 · check | NPR 4,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,260 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 6,930 per person per day, bed included | NPR 13,860 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and Kathmandu‑Kakani transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | NPR 150–250 |
| Meal (dal, rice, vegetable) | NPR 200–350 |
| Bottle of local beer | NPR 120–180 |
| Taxi (5 km) | NPR 300–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road can be steep and narrow; check vehicle condition.
- Winter evenings are cold; bring warm clothing.
- Park views depend on clear weather; clouds may obscure the Himalayas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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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 Kathmandu.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Kakani (taxi, round trip): about NPR 1,500 total, 30 min each way (check)
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- यो कति हो? — How much is this? (yo kati ho?)
- पानी दिनुहुन्छ? — Can I have water? (pani dinuhunchha?)
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 Kakani. 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) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Kakani Mountain View Hotel for sunrise over the Himalayas.
- Combine with a short trek to nearby hilltop for extended views (check trail status).
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Kakani
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kakani, revision 5222945 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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