Nepali
नेपाली
- NP
माफ गर्नुहोस्, शौचालय कहाँ छ?
The English word toilet is understood everywhere in Kathmandu.
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Need a toilet in Kathmandu?
Find a toilet in Kathmandu and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.
- Country
- Nepal
- Local time zone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Local currency
- NPR
What the door says in Nepal
- शौचालय
- Toilet
Local practice in Nepal
- Kathmandu has a scheme opening participating businesses’ toilets to the public free of charge, without requiring a purchase. Look for the scheme’s public-toilet sign.
- Participation is voluntary. A restaurant or bank without the sign is not automatically part of the scheme; ask staff.
These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.
How to ask
Take Phoo with you around Kathmandu.
Find nearby toilets on the map. Check available opening hours, fees and access details, then choose a stop that works for you.
229 toilet listings in Kathmandu
- 25 free to use
- 13 confirmed step-free
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Questions about Phoo
Do public toilets in Kathmandu cost money?
Kathmandu has a scheme opening participating businesses’ toilets to the public free of charge, without requiring a purchase. Look for the scheme’s public-toilet sign. These notes describe general local practice. Fees, hours and entry rules vary by venue; check the listing and any signs when you arrive.
How do you ask where the toilet is in Kathmandu?
माफ गर्नुहोस्, शौचालय कहाँ छ? — maaf gar-nu-HOS, shau-CHAA-la-ya ka-HAA chha. On the door: शौचालय · Toilet · पुरुष / महिला.
Does Phoo work in Kathmandu?
Find a toilet in Kathmandu and know what to expect: signs to look for, how to ask and tips on fees and access.
How many toilets does Phoo list in Kathmandu?
Phoo currently lists 229 toilets in Kathmandu. 25 are free to use. 13 are confirmed step-free. 3 are listed as open around the clock. A typical paid entry costs NPR 5.00.