Circuit · Nepal
Kathmandu valley
Durbar Squares, stupas, Bhaktapur and the Nagarkot sunrise.
- Places
- 2
- Altitude
- 1,350–2,175 m
- Fly / train to
- Kathmandu
- Daily spend
- about ₹2,800
When to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Best for most places here: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec. Each place here needs 3–4 days on the ground; places in one circuit share travel days, so pair two or three.
Places in this circuit
Bhaktapur & Patan
The two best-preserved Newari cities in the valley — Durbar Squares, courtyards and metalwork alleys.
Kathmandu Valley & Nagarkot
Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Durbar Squares, and a Himalayan sunrise from Nagarkot.
What to pack for Kathmandu valley
Everything the places in this circuit call for, most widely needed first. Each place's page has its full list with reasons.
- Fleece or light sweater
- Sun cap or hat
- Compact umbrella
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Day pack, 20–30 litres
- Water bottles, 2 litres in total
- Sunscreen, SPF 50
- Small first-aid kit and your own medicines
- Motion-sickness bands or tablets
- Insect repellent
- Power bank
- Universal travel adapter
- Light travel tripod
- Spare memory card and camera battery
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Kathmandu valley: questions people ask
Which places are in the Kathmandu valley circuit?
The Kathmandu valley circuit in Nepal covers Bhaktapur & Patan and Kathmandu Valley & Nagarkot. They share a gateway, so two or three are usually combined in one trip.
What is the best time to visit Kathmandu valley?
February to April and October to December suit most places in Kathmandu valley. Individual places differ, so check each one.
How do you reach Kathmandu valley?
Travel to Kathmandu, then continue by road.
How much does a Kathmandu valley trip cost per day?
About ₹2,800 per person per day on the ground for a mid-range trip, averaged across the places in this circuit.
Which is the easiest place in Kathmandu valley, and which is the highest?
Bhaktapur & Patan is the easiest (easy). Kathmandu Valley & Nagarkot is the highest at 2,175 m.