Find a Travel Companion
in Kathmandu
Ancient temples, prayer flags, and Himalayan panoramas in the chaotic, spiritual heart of Nepal where medieval cities meet living Buddhist and Hindu traditions.
Travel better in Kathmandu with the right person
Split costs
A solo traveller in Kathmandu spends about ~$15–35 USD a day. Accommodation, transport, guided tours and day trips all cost less split two ways.
Stay safer
A travel companion means someone knows your plans, can help navigate emergencies, and makes you less of a target in unfamiliar areas of Kathmandu.
Go deeper
The best experiences in Kathmandu (the off-menu restaurant, the dawn hike, the local's favourite spot) are found with a curious companion, not a guidebook.
Matched by style
Roammate filters by travel pace, budget range, and interests, so you connect with someone genuinely compatible, not just whoever's in the same hostel dorm.
Meeting someone new in Kathmandu
Agreeing to travel with someone you met online is a real decision. Here is what sits between matching and meeting.
Verified profiles
Travellers can verify their identity with a government-ID and liveness check, and verified accounts carry a badge you can filter on.
Chat before you commit
Message in the app and get a sense of someone first. Nothing obliges you to share contact details, or to meet at all.
Report and block
If someone makes you uncomfortable, report or block them at any point, before or after you have arranged anything.
Emergency SOS
Add emergency contacts before you travel. If something goes wrong in Kathmandu, raise an alert to them from inside the app.
What a day in Kathmandu looks like
- Morning Durbar Square & Old City
- Afternoon Swayambhunath: The Monkey Temple
- Evening Thamel & Momo Feast
Worth agreeing on before you meet
Namaste & Respect
Greet everyone with "namaste" (palms together). It is the universal greeting in Nepal and opens every interaction with warmth. Remove shoes before entering temples and homes. Walk clockwise around Buddhist stupas and Hindu temples.
Sacred Sites Etiquette
Many temples restrict entry to Hindus only, so respect these boundaries without argument. Do not touch offerings, religious objects, or people's heads. Leather items are prohibited in many temple complexes. Dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered.
Full detail (itineraries, budgets, neighbourhoods and safety) is in the Kathmandu travel guide.
Finding your Kathmandu companion
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Create your profile
Set your travel style, daily budget, and the dates you'll be in Nepal. Takes two minutes.
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Browse compatible matches
Roammate surfaces travellers heading to Kathmandu with compatible styles and budgets, not just everyone nearby.
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Connect and coordinate
Message, agree on a plan, and meet in Kathmandu. Start with a shared meal or half-day before committing to longer travel.
South Asia · Nepal
Planning your trip to Kathmandu?
Read our full Kathmandu travel guide: 1, 3, and 7-day itineraries with budget tips, neighbourhood breakdowns, and practical information.