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Opening days in Kathmandu: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 5 top attractions in Kathmandu with known opening hours, 1 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
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Tuesday in Kathmandu
1 closed · 4 open
Closed on Tuesday
Open on Tuesday
- Boudhanath StupaOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Pashupatinath Temple10:00–17:00
- Garden of Dreams9:00–21:00Open late
- Bhaktapur Durbar Square9:00–18:00
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boudhanath Stupa | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Pashupatinath Temple | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Garden of Dreams | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 | 9–21 |
| Bhaktapur Durbar Square | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 | 9–18 |
| National Museum of Nepal | 10:30–14:30 | ✕ | 10:30–16:30 | 9–16:30 | 10:30–16:30 | 10:30–16:30 | 10:30–16:30 |
Open late in Kathmandu
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Boudhanath StupaOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Garden of DreamsOpen late until 21:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Kathmandu closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 1 of the 5 top sights in Kathmandu with known hours close on Tuesday: National Museum of Nepal. The other 4 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Kathmandu?
On Sunday, 5 of the 5 top sights in Kathmandu are open: Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Garden of Dreams, Bhaktapur Durbar Square, National Museum of Nepal.
Which attractions in Kathmandu are open every day?
4 top sights in Kathmandu are open all seven days: Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Garden of Dreams, Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Which sights in Kathmandu are open late?
Boudhanath Stupa, Garden of Dreams stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-03-01). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Asia/Kathmandu).
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