Chabad House of Kathmandu
Chaksibari Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu 44600
Host of the world's largest Passover SederFounded in 2000 by Rabbi Chezky and Chani Lifshitz
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Kathmandu
No native Jewish community, but one of the most famous Chabad houses in the world - host to the largest Passover Seder on earth (1,500-2,000+ attendees) - anchors the Israeli backpacker trail through Thamel
- 1 kosher restaurants
- 1 Chabad houses
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18:03
2026-09-04
Havdalah
19:02
2026-09-05
This week's Torah portion
Parashat Nitzavim-Vayeilech
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- The famous Chabad house in Thamel is the central hub for kosher food and prayer - reach out in advance, especially around Passover.
Stay in the kosher area of Kathmandu
For Shabbat in Kathmandu, base yourself in or near Thamel - Chabad House of Kathmandu (Chabad house listed on the site) is within walking distance from there, along with the other kosher listings for the city.
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Common questions about Kathmandu
- Where to eat kosher in Kathmandu?
- We list 1 kosher restaurants in Kathmandu, with supervision, address and directions.
- Where to pray in Kathmandu?
- There are 0 synagogues and 1 Chabad houses in Kathmandu, with addresses and prayer times when available.
- Where to stay within walking distance of a synagogue in Kathmandu?
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- When is candle lighting in Kathmandu?
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