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?
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
