Dehradun Kathmandu Flight Schedule

About Kathmandu

Nestled beautifully in the lap of Himalayas, Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal is rich in history and culture. This beautiful and scenic city is dotted with Hindu shrines, Buddhist temples, ancient monuments, stupas, monasteries, museums, art galleries and vibrant cafes. Home to some UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Kathmandu is a famous tourist destination. Whether you are on honeymoon, family trip or adventure trip, Kathmandu has something for every traveller.
 
Best Time to Visit
The months from September to November are considered best to visit Kathmandu. The weather remains pleasant and ideal for sightseeing and outdoor activities. You can also witness festivals like Dashain and Tihar during this time which are celebrated with great spirit.
 
Places to Visit
Being a major tourist destination in Nepal, Kathmandu boasts of many tourist spots. Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Swayambhunath Temple, Kopan Monastery and the Changu Narayan are some of the prominent religious sites. Natural Art History Museum, Taragaon Museum, National Art Gallery, Nepali Art Council Gallery and Kaiser Library are good to visit if you are art and history lover. For adventure enthusiasts, there are many hiking and trekking trails around Kathmandu Valley. Durbar Square, Garden of Dreams, Hanuman Dhoka and Langtang National Park are other notable attractions. Kathmandu is a shopper’s paradise that offers a wide range of merchandise. Cashmere shawls, thangkas, singing bowls, beads, jewellery, Nepali tea and handicrafts, rice paper products and trekking gear are perfect takeaways from Kathmandu. Thamel, New Road, Durbar Marg, Indra Chowk and Asan Bazaar are some of the popular shopping hotspots. From Goibibo you can book any hotel in Kathmandu.
 
Food and Restaurants
As this city is rich in culture, Kathmandu offers a wide variety of dining options ranging from fine-dine restaurants to local eateries. Momo is a popular food in Kathmandu that is easily available in almost all local food joints. Juju Dhau, Sel Roti and Khajuri are some other local food items that you must try. Ghar-e-Kabab, Thamel House Restaurant, New Everest Momo Center, Corner Cafe, Momo Star and Rama’s Kitchen are some recommended places.
 
Transportation
Being the capital city, Kathmandu is well connected to other parts of the world by air. Kathmandu can be reached by air, road and rail from India. Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), which is around 6 km from the city centre is the only international airport in the country & serves many international flights. Popular airlines like Air India, Indigo, Nepal Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Malaysian Airlines and a few others connect Kathmandu to major cities of countries like India, Thailand, UAE, Turkey, Malaysia and Singapore. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. If you want to travel to Kathmandu from India by train, then Gorakhpur in UP is the nearest railway station. You can commute to Kathmandu via road from Gorakhpur. Travelling to Kathmandu from India via road is an easy and cost-friendly option. There are several buses to and from Kathmandu that traverse cities like Varanasi, Darjeeling, Lucknow, Patna and Gorakhpur. Cabs, auto-rickshaws and minibuses are best options to travel within the city.