The short answer
Kathmandu and Pokhara have cafes, co-working places and long-stay rentals, and many visitors combine a few weeks of work with travel. Internet speed and reliability vary by place and time, and power cuts or weather can interrupt it. Hotels can usually tell you how their connection performs before you book.
Visa rules for longer stays and for work differ, so check current requirements and extension options before you rely on a long plan. Have a backup connection, such as a local SIM, and plan your calls around the quieter hours. A flexible base for the first week gives you time to choose a longer-term place.
Key facts
- Bases
- Kathmandu, Pokhara
- Connection
- Varies, keep a backup SIM
- Visa
- Check rules for long stays
- First week
- Stay flexibly, then settle
How it works
- Check visa rulesFor stay length and the kind of activity.
- Test the connectionAsk hosts for a speed test.
- Get a local SIM as backupAnd keep power banks charged.
- Start flexibleBook a short stay, then move.
Insider tip
Ask a host to test the speed for you before you pay.
Avoid this
Do not assume your visitor visa allows work; check the rules.
Related questions
Is the internet reliable?
It varies, so have a backup plan for important calls.
Where do remote workers stay?
Kathmandu and Pokhara are the most common bases.
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