What's Thamel like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Thamel, especially its shops. Enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture and cafes. Nature lovers can visit Garden of Dreams. Durbar Marg and Kathmandu Durbar Square are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Thamel
Thamel is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Kathmandu.
Flying to:
- Kathmandu (KTM-Tribhuvan Intl.), 3 mi (4.9 km) from Thamel
Things to see and do in and around Thamel
Things to see near Thamel:
- Garden of Dreams (0.4 mi/0.6 km away)
- Kathmandu Durbar Square (0.6 mi/1 km away)
- Swayambhunath (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
- Pashupatinath Temple (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Patan Durbar Square (2.9 mi/4.7 km away)
Things to do near Thamel:
- Durbar Marg (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Kathmandu Civil Mall (1 mi/1.6 km away)
- Narayanhity Palace Museum (0.5 mi/0.8 km away)
- Freak Street (0.7 mi/1.1 km away)
- Chhauni Museum (1.3 mi/2.2 km away)
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
- Hottest months: May, June, April, July (average 23°C)
- Coldest months: January, December, February, November (average 12°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, June, September (average 157 mm of rainfall)
