Kathmandu - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
The embassy and American Club both have gyms, but the one at the embassy is quite small. The one at the embassy is free for mission employees and the one at the American Club is included with your membership fee. There are also some gyms scattered throughout Kathmandu, but we've never used them. - Jun 2024
I use my home gym mostly so I am not sure. - Aug 2022
Phora, the American club has a small but decent gym with treadmills and weights. At the Embassy there's a cardio room, and the Marine house has a weight room. There are no local facilities. - Aug 2019
There are a few, but I have not used them. - Aug 2015
There are small gyms at the Embassy and the American club. There's also a burgeoning gym business around town. The Embassy has cross fit and other fitness classes. There's a good yoga studio in town. - Jul 2014
Yes. The U.S. Embassy has a small gym, the American Club likewise. There are small private gyms in the city, including one that offers kick boxing for women. I think a couple of the larger hotels have gyms that have memberships as well. There are also several good yoga studios catering to expats. - May 2014
No. I have not seen a gym or workout studio. I have actually not seen any yoga studio in Kathmandu, which is surprising. If you thought you would come here to easily do yoga every day while looking at the Himalayas, you will be disappointed. You will be doing yoga tapes in your bedroom. - Apr 2014
There are a few gyms but I haven't been there or priced them. The Embassy has workout facilities for employees and family members. Having your own home gym or creating creative workouts is helpful. - Dec 2013
Yes, the US Embassy has a small gym, the large hotels operate gyms that sell memberships, and there are private gyms throughout the city. - Jun 2013
Yes, lots of different options, although most people do not choose to work out outside (running, tennis, etc.) due to the terrible air quality. I used to run outside, but have given that up in Kathmandu as I feel that I am doing more harm than good to my lungs. - Jun 2011
The Hyatt hotel (couples-friendly, not so much kids), The American Club (for Embassy or mission-related, or other expats) - Sep 2010
I went to the 5 Star hotel. It was pretty lame, but sufficient. It was also expensive for what it was. - Jan 2010
