Camping in Nepal
Camping spots in and around Kathmandu
11 published campsites are recorded in the Kathmandu area.
"The Kathmandu area" here means within 30 km of Kathmandu in a straight line. The list is nearest first; distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- Campsites recorded
- 11
- Elevation range
- 1,530–2,246 m
- Report water available
- 4
- Report toilets available
- 3
Real (non-demo) published records only.
Campsites
Sort by:NameElevationLast observed
| Campsite | From the centre | Type | Elevation | Water | Toilets | Vehicle access | Last observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Camp, Kalu Pandey Dada | 9.7 km | Private camping ground | 1,859 m | Available | Car | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| Champadevi | 10 km | Community suggested | 2,246 m | No vehicle access | 14 Apr 2018 | ||
| Hattiban Resort Ground | 11 km | Community suggested | 1,842 m | Available | Unavailable | Car | 10 Oct 2026 |
| Bhundole Chaur | 12 km | Community suggested | 1,936 m | No vehicle access | 4 Sept 2022 | ||
| Kakani Scout Camping Ground | 12 km | Established campsite | 2,000 m | Available | Available | Car | |
| Kakani Adventure Camp | 13 km | Private camping ground | 1,913 m | Available | Available | ||
| Lakuri Bhanjyang | 14 km | Community suggested | 1,991 m | Car | 22 Jun 2012 | ||
| Chapakharka | 16 km | Community suggested | 2,100 m | Motorbike only | |||
| Chitlang Organic Village Resort | 16 km | Private camping ground | 1,774 m | Car | 14 Apr 2018 | ||
| Dalchoki View Tower | 20 km | Community suggested | 2,230 m | Motorbike only | |||
| Markhu Lakeside (Indra Sarobar) | 20 km | Community suggested | 1,530 m | Available | 15 Nov 2025 |
A blank cell means nobody has recorded it yet.
Questions answered from the data
Answers list real (non-demo) records only and reflect each record's newest source. Check dates before you go.
Which campsites in the Kathmandu area report water available?
Which campsites in the Kathmandu area report toilets available?
Which campsites in the Kathmandu area list car access?
What is the highest recorded campsite in the Kathmandu area?
- Champadevi (2,246 m)
Which campsites in the Kathmandu area were observed most recently?
- Forest Camp, Kalu Pandey Dada (12 Oct 2026)
- Hattiban Resort Ground (10 Oct 2026)
- Markhu Lakeside (Indra Sarobar) (15 Nov 2025)
Gear rental vendors nearby
Approved vendors located in the Kathmandu area or within 40 km (straight-line) of a campsite listed here.
- Rent My TentLalitpur,municipality word no.27, Lalitpur · 9.7 km straight-line from the nearest listed campsite