Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival

काठमाडौँ अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय हिमाल चलचित्र महोत्सव

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Arts & CultureKathmandu
DatesDates TBA · Usually DecemberCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsOrganized by the Himal Association and held
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: NPR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival in Kathmandu

The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival (KIMFF) is Nepal's leading mountain-themed film festival, screening documentaries and features about mountains, mountain cultures, and mountain environments from around the world. Held annually in Kathmandu around 11 December to coincide with International Mountain Day, it pairs cinema with workshops, discussion forums, and photography exhibitions.

The Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival began in 2000 as a biennial, non-competitive event organized by the Himal Association, and it turned into an annual, competitive festival in 2007.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Organized by the Himal Association and held around 11 December to coincide with International Mountain Day, KIMFF is described as the only festival of its kind east of Suez, bringing recent global films on mountaineering, mountain ecosystems, and highland cultures to Kathmandu

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The mystery stays covered

It is a member of the International Alliance for Mountain Film alongside festivals such as Banff and Trento, and after the Kathmandu screenings a selection travels to other parts of Nepal as Travelling KIMFF

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

KIMFF grew out of Nepal's mountaineering and trekking heritage

Water and renewal

Living ritual

using film as a way to document human relationships with mountains

The sacred route

Living ritual

from extreme sports and climbing history to the cultural practices of highland communities across the Himalaya and beyond

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually December

Getting around

Use Kathmandu transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Casual clothing suitable for indoor cinema screenings; Kathmandu is cool in December, so a light jacket is useful.

Safety

At Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Kathmandu, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

NPR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map27.70 N, 85.32 EOpen in Google Maps

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Nearest airportKTM — Tribhuvan
TransportUse Kathmandu transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.
Stay areaStay near workable transport in Kathmandu, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kathmandu via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kathmandu, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for December.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suitable for indoor cinema screenings; Kathmandu is cool in December, so a light jacket is useful.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Nepal and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival?

Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival is listed for December · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kathmandu International Mountain Film Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kathmandu, Nepal. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLkimff.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually December
Source statusOfficial source linked
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