Nepal is where towering Himalayan peaks, historic cities, and quiet valleys come together in a compact, welcoming country. You can explore vivid streets, ancient squares, and sweeping mountain views in a single trip.
Discover Nepal
Discover Nepal
Why visit Nepal?
What to expect
From Kathmandu’s lively lanes and heritage sites to mountain gateways such as Pokhara and trekking villages, Nepal offers both high-altitude adventure and slow-paced rural life. Expect friendly hospitality, busy bazaars, and breathtaking landscapes almost everywhere you go.
Plan your trip
Use Kathmandu as your starting point to connect with popular trekking regions, jungle reserves, and scenic hill towns across Nepal. The country fits easily into a wider South Asia journey, with good links from Singapore and other major Asian hubs.
Top experiences in Nepal
Explore Kathmandu Durbar Square
Wander through Kathmandu Durbar Square to see ornate palaces, carved wooden temples, and lively courtyards that reveal the city’s royal and cultural past.
Soak in the views from Swayambhunath
Climb the hill to Swayambhunath for sweeping views over Kathmandu Valley and striking architecture, reached by a staircase lined with curious monkeys.
Fly past the Himalayas
Join a scenic mountain flight from Kathmandu to glimpse Everest and neighbouring Himalayan giants from the air, often just after sunrise.
Visit Bhaktapur’s old city
Stroll Bhaktapur’s car-free streets, where brick houses, courtyards, and traditional workshops preserve a sense of old Newar urban life.
Discover Patan’s artisan lanes
Spend time in Patan, known for metalwork and crafts, and explore its squares, narrow alleys, and hidden courtyards dotted with shrines and studios.
Go wildlife spotting in the lowlands
Travel south from Kathmandu to Nepal’s subtropical plains, where national parks offer guided jeep and river safaris among forests and grasslands.
Relax by a lakeside town
After time in the capital or mountains, unwind in a lakeside town such as Pokhara or Begnas, where calm water mirrors the distant peaks.
Experience Nepal’s way of life
Getting around
From Kathmandu, you can connect to major towns and trekking gateways by domestic flight or intercity road links. Within the Kathmandu Valley, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private drivers are practical ways to move between neighbourhoods and historic cities.
Local life & culture
Life in Nepal flows between busy urban neighbourhoods, quiet hill villages, and farming communities. Festivals, crafts, and family-run guesthouses shape daily rhythms, and you will often see generations sharing the same courtyard or shopfront.
Where to unwind
Look for garden hotels, hilltop viewpoints, and lakeside promenades to slow down after days of sightseeing or walking. Gentle walks in the Kathmandu Valley and tranquil stays in smaller towns offer a softer side to Nepal’s dramatic setting.
A taste of Nepal
National dishes & specialties
You will find dal bhat, steamed dumplings, and hearty seasonal stews across Kathmandu and the wider valley, each region adding its own spices and accompaniments.
Casual & modern dining hubs
In Kathmandu, neighbourhoods such as Thamel and Patan offer an easy mix of local eateries, cafés, and contemporary restaurants, serving both Nepali favourites and international flavours.
Signature & scenic dining
Seek out rooftop terraces and courtyard restaurants in the old cities for atmospheric evenings, or choose hill and lakeside locations where mountain silhouettes frame your meal.
Retail therapy in Nepal
Malls & lifestyle hubs
Kathmandu offers modern shopping centres and lifestyle complexes where you can find international brands alongside local labels, cafés, and entertainment in one stop.
Markets & local crafts
Traditional markets and smaller streets in Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and Patan are known for handmade textiles, metalwork, paper products, and everyday household items.
Evening retail scene
After dark, areas such as Thamel and parts of Patan stay lively, with illuminated shopfronts, handicraft stalls, and late-opening stores clustered along the main lanes.
Best time to visit Nepal
Peak season runs roughly from October to November and March to April, when days are usually clear and mild. In Kathmandu, average temperatures sit around 15–22°C (59–72°F), and mountain views tend to be at their best. Shoulder season spans late September and December, and again from February to early March. Expect cooler mornings and evenings, with averages around 10–18°C (50–64°F), and fewer visitors in most areas. Low season is typically from May to early September, when warmer temperatures, often 20–30°C (68–86°F), and monsoon rains bring higher humidity and reduced visibility in the hills, though the countryside turns lush and green.