Major city · Nepal
Chobhar
Half-day trip from Kathmandu: see the gorge, the caves and the hilltop views, then return. Not a base.
Chobhar is a quiet hill village 6 km southwest of Kathmandu, known for the Bagmati River gorge, the Chobhar Caves and a 12th-century settlement. It offers a quick escape from the city without a long drive. Most visitors combine it with Kirtipur or Pharping in a half-day loop.
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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
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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 ▾
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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 Chobhar100 ▾
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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 Chobhar, 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
- SafetySafe for day visits.
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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 (About 30–40 min by taxi, depending on traffic).
- Getting aroundOn foot: the village, gorge and caves are within a 20-min walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Kathmandu (one way)checkRs 1,500–2,500
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Chobhar CavescheckRs 100–200
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNPR 1,500
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNPR 2,500
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomNPR 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 4,000 · High NPR 8,000
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 (About 30–40 min by taxi, depending on traffic)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
May
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chobhar: 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
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
2 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
4 rd
Apr
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
22 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
21 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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: the village, gorge and caves are within a 20-min walk. Taxi from Kathmandu (about Rs 1,500–2,000 one way).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kirtipur
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Taxi, about 15 min
Hill town with a Newar old quarter and views; combine with Chobhar.
Pharping
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi, about 30 min
Sacred site with monasteries and a cave temple; half-day loop from Chobhar.
Kathmandu
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi, about 30 min
Return to the city for more sights and accommodation.
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.
Chobhar village
A few guesthouses (ABI Hotel, Chobhar Cottage); quiet but limited dining.
Kirtipur
Nearby town with more accommodation and eating options; 15 min by taxi.
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 1,500–3,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 3,000–6,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 4,000 | NPR 8,000 |
| Taxi from Kathmandu, one way1 × NPR 2,000 | NPR 2,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,250 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 6,880 per person per day, bed included | NPR 13,750 |
2026 estimate in Nepalese rupees; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Taxi from Kathmandu (one way)check | Rs 1,500–2,500 |
| Meal at 360° View Restaurantcheck | Rs 500–1,000 |
| Bottle of water | Rs 20–30 |
| Entry to Chobhar Cavescheck | Rs 100–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Caves can be slippery; bring a torch or headlamp.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) makes trails muddy and leeches active.
- No ATM in Chobhar; bring cash from Kathmandu.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi Kathmandu → Chobhar: Rs 1,500–2,500, about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Chobhar → Kirtipur: Rs 500–800, about 15 min
Say or show
- नमस्ते — Hello (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabad)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- धेरै भयो — Too expensive (dherai bhayo)
- गुफा कहाँ छ? — Where is the cave? (gufa kahan cha)
Carry small bills; no card machines in Chobhar.
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 Chobhar. 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 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 pages for Chobhar Caves and the gorge with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat page for 360° View Restaurant & Bar with last-order times.
- Walking route from Chobhar to Kirtipur with waypoints.
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