Small nomad scene
Good to know
Good to Know
- Join 3-4 meetup groups initially, then narrow down to the ones where you click with people to build genuine friendships
- Balance is key: keep expat friends for shared experience and local friends for cultural depth
- Coworking spaces including Rem.work and Work Around serve the digital nomad community with networking opportunities
- Well-developed international communities in Kathmandu offer support networks and easy integration for expats
Named Meetup Groups
Nomads & Neighbors
- Focus
- Creating an authentic, inclusive social circle where expats, locals, and globally minded individuals connect through meaningful conversations, engaging activities, and unforgettable social events including happy hours and cultural nights
- Platform
- Meetup
- Activity Level
- Active with regular meetups
Kathmandu Meet New Friends
- Focus
- A Meetup group welcoming of everyone with 394 members
- Platform
- Meetup
- Activity Level
- Regular events with 7-10 attendees per gathering
Kathmandu Atlassian Community Events
- Focus
- Free, user-led meetups for Atlassian enthusiasts with 306 members
- Platform
- Meetup
- Activity Level
- Regular events held multiple times per year
Kathmandu Digital Nomads
- Focus
- Digital nomad community networking
- Platform
- Activity Level
- Active group
Coworking Infrastructure
- Description
- 197 coworking spaces available in Kathmandu starting from $7/day
Established Spaces
Work Around
- Location
- Kalopul area
Pricing
- Shared Desk Monthly
- NPR 4,500
- Private Office Monthly
- NPR 16,000
Raya Space
- Description
- Highly recommended for its beautiful garden and serene atmosphere, providing a perfect balance of productivity and tranquility
The Learning Centre
- Location
- Naxal
- Description
- Praised for its peaceful and quiet environment, making it ideal for deep focus
Community Size
- Descriptor
- Small but growing and welcoming
- Characteristics
- The city is growing in popularity among digital nomads thanks to its fast internet, friendly locals, and access to outdoor adventures like treks and hikes, with a small but welcoming expat community.
Networking Events
- Annual Events
- Nepal Pride Parade occurs annually on the second Saturday of June, organized by Queer Youth Group and Queer Rights Collective
- Co Working Social
- Weekly 'Co-working Thursday' social gatherings are held in co-working spaces in the city
Community Integration
- Time To Comfort
- Most expats report feeling comfortable after 3-6 months, with a solid friend group usually taking 4-8 months of consistent effort
- Community Gathering Locations
- Regular expat meetups happen at cafes in Jhamsikhel, Thamel, and Baluwatar
Online Community Platforms
Kathmandu has active expat communities on Facebook, Meetup, Discord, and WhatsApp, with many nationality-specific groups alongside general expat communities
AI-generated estimateData refreshed September 2026
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Data last updated September 2026 · Verify anything important.