Kathmandu, Nepal — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 5 hours 45 minute.
- Electricity
- 220 volts AC, 50Hz.
- Average January Temperatures
- 12°C (53°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 1,300mm (51 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 115.5 NPR |
| 1.00 USD = 71.9 NPR |
| 1.00 EUR = 101.49 NPR |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
Losar
January/February
Tibetan New Year.
Processions at Bodhnath and Buddhist ceremonies at Swayambhunath and Jawlakhel near Patan
Shivaratri
February/March
Hindus pay homage to Lord Shiva.
Shiva temples across the city, with the most riotous celebrations taking place at Pashupatinath
Holi
February/March
The festival of colors; water and colored powder are thrown around to celebrate the victory of good over evil.
Throughout Kathmandu
Rato Machhendranath
April/May
A month-long chariot festival to honor Machhendranath, the god of rain.
Patan
Buddha Jayanti
May/June
Buddha’s birthday is celebrated with enthusiasm.
Swayambhunath, Bodhnath and Jawlakhel in Patan
Indra Jatra
September
Hindus stage colorful chariot processions, masked dances and animal sacrifices to honor Indra, the god of war and weather.
Old town
Dasain
September/October
A 15-day Hindu festival, celebrating the victory of the Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahisasura.
Throughout Kathmandu
Tihar
October/November
The Nepali version of Diwali, the festival of lights; animals are honored with flower garlands and houses are decorated with lights.
Throughout Kathmandu
