Kathmandu - Post Report Question and Answers
What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
Hiking and trekking are the most common activities in Nepal and are amazing. We've met many Nepalis and foreign expats through these groups. The American Club has a mix of embassy personnel, personnel from other missions and locals and hosts lots of events and classes. - Jun 2024
I normally socialize with work colleagues so I am not sure. - Aug 2022
Mostly just get-togethers in our house. Card nights, BBQs etc... - Aug 2019
Mostly just bars and restaurants. It's a make-your-own entertainment kind of place. There's no theater or concert venues, but there are a lot of local bands that play at the bars in town if you like live music. One of the local bars just installed the first draft-beer system, so that's available now. Many people prefer to socialize while being active here, running, hiking, mountain biking, yoga all have active communities. - Aug 2015
Lots of in-home entertaining. A number of cultural events, concerts, parties going on around town. - Jul 2014
Have people over for dinner, go out for meals, hang out at the American Club (mostly families). - May 2014
Going out to eat and going drinking in Thamel. That is it. It is the most boring city I have ever been in. - Apr 2014
There is a great social scene in Kathmandu, and it is very easy to get plugged into it. There are many restaurant options, but not much is open past 10pm. - Jun 2013
Lots to do, but you have to go out and find it. This is not a city like DC or London (clearly) but there is plenty to do if you are energized and motivated. - Jun 2011
Restaurants and bars abound, but shuts down early (8-9pm) - Sep 2010
There isn't much of a social life. You have to seek it out. We spent a lot of time together as a family, which I loved. - Jan 2010
We have made friends in different communities and have enjoyed our social life here. Some who limit themselves to just the embassy community can feel a little claustrophobic understandably. See note at the end re. Phora Durbar. - May 2008
