Luggage storageKathmandu

Luggage storage in Kathmandu with Stasher

Luggage storage in Kathmandu starts from $1.49 per bag per day. Stasher has 5 luggage-storage points across Kathmandu, including a hotel reception near Thamel Bus Stop.

A nearby place to store bags is:

• Near Thamel Bus Stop, a hotel reception is available through Stasher. Check availability

Storage for airport arrivals and city transfers

Tribhuvan International Airport has no left luggage facility at its terminal, so airport arrivals need a city-based option for storing bags. Thamel is approximately 5.5 to 6 km west of the airport, with a taxi journey of 20 to 30 minutes in normal conditions. Official pre-paid taxi counters are inside the arrivals hall, providing the airport starting point for this transfer. Luggage storage in Kathmandu is therefore needed away from the terminal, with Thamel the stated next area.

Bag-free visits to museums and historic sites

Narayanhiti Palace Museum prohibits all bags inside its galleries. Belongings must go in the cloakroom lockers next to the ticket counter, so luggage cannot accompany a gallery visit.

The National Museum of Nepal also restricts what enters its exhibit halls. Large luggage and heavy backpacks must be left at the entrance reception or security checkpoint.

At Hanuman Dhoka Palace Museum, bulky baggage and luggage must be deposited at the Nasal Chowk checkpoint before entering the interior palace galleries. This makes the checkpoint the relevant place for bags at that site.

Kathmandu Durbar Square is approximately 1 to 1.5 km south of Thamel. The journey is a 15-to-20-minute walk or a 5-to-10-minute taxi ride, a useful distance reference for matching luggage storage to a Durbar Square visit.

Timing your visit around festivals and exhibitions

Stasher has 2 Kathmandu points that stay open late, plus 1 point open 24/7. That gives luggage storage in Kathmandu flexibility on event days and for evening arrivals. The NADA Auto Show 2026 is scheduled for August 25 to August 30, 2026, at Bhrikutimandap Exhibition Ground in Kathmandu. Its dates make the late-opening points relevant for exhibition visits, while the 24/7 point covers arrivals outside those late-opening hours. Indra Jatra runs in Kathmandu from September 25, 2026, to October 2, 2026. The same late and round-the-clock coverage provides timing flexibility across the festival dates.

How to book and what's covered

Stasher's Kathmandu service offers storage with a trusted local shop or hotel, or in a self-service smart locker. Booking is completed online, and in all cases, bags are kept safely out of sight until collection. Every Stasher booking in Kathmandu is covered by the Stasher Guarantee up to US$14,000 per booking.