Kathmandu - Post Report Question and Answers
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Nepal is great, it isn't very hard to live here if you have the right attitude. It is a developing country so it needs improvement, but it can be a lot of fun! - Aug 2022
If you have a great sense of humor and adventure, you can make the most of this post. Throw all of your expectations to the wind. Even though some people enjoy their time here, I have never met anyone who wasn't super excited to leave. - Aug 2019
This post can be challenging at times, particularly because it is isolating, and not everyone loves it. But a lot of people were very happy here. - Jul 2014
Come! It's our favorite post so far. We love it, and hope you do too! - May 2014
I really wanted to love it; I really did but I don't. Kathmandu was #1 on my list and I feel like a complete and total failure for hating Kathmandu, but I have found nothing beautiful here, nothing natural and green, and nothing peaceful. I cannot connect with the culture and have found nothing interesting to do. So I watch TV, eat out sometimes, and cry a lot. I have saved money though. - Apr 2014
Recommended for the adventurous and those unafraid of developing-world conditions. - Jun 2013
As you can probably tell from my report, Kathmandu is not for everyone and the negative things (like pollution, traffic, just basic lack of common sense or critical thinking skills) have affected me more than I expected them to. One of the worst parts about living here is that you know that you are living in one of the most beautiful countries in the world, but Kathmandu itself is not anywhere close to being beautiful and the terrible air pollution blocks the views of the mountains for all but about 2 weeks a year. If you make an effort to get out of the city, it will be a better experience, but overall I would say that this is a South Asian city like all the others... - Jun 2011
Power outages via load shedding affect the quality of refrigerated goods in some stores. Embassy community has generators, so no worry there, but it has an affect on your power saving mentality. Try to fit a sizeable UPS in your household goods. - Sep 2010
Never give up an opportunity like this. Of all the countries I have lived, Nepal was the most enriching and life changing. It will stretch you, but the character you will gain from the experience will be something you will hold forever. - Jan 2010
The American Rec Center, or Phora Durbar, makes this a great place for families. It has swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, a cafe etc. You will be there a lot. It is a hub for expat community in the center of town. A nice oasis for which we are all grateful. - May 2008
