How to Build a Professional Network of Digital Nomads in Nepal

A common worry for remote workers moving to a new country is isolation. Fortunately, finding a community of digital nomads in Nepal is easier than ever. The local nomad scene is highly collaborative, welcoming, and centered around coworking spaces, weekly meetups, and local cafes.

Here is your guide to building a professional network, sharing skills, and making friends in the growing Nepalese nomad ecosystem.

1. Coworking Hubs: The Core Community

Coworking spaces in Kathmandu and Pokhara serve as the central physical offices for international remote workers and local startups:

• Work Around (Kathmandu): Located in Lalitpur, it hosts weekly networking mixers, tech talks, and local community dinners.
• Impact Hub (Kathmandu): A global network space focused on sustainability and social entrepreneurship. Great for meeting NGO workers, researchers, and remote builders.
• Nomad Hub (Pokhara): The Lakeside favorite for foreigners. It features comfortable seating, lakeside views, and hosts casual weekend trekking group meetups.

2. Leverage Local Online Networks

Before you even pack your bags, join the active digital communities:

• Facebook Groups: "Digital Nomads Nepal" and "Expats in Kathmandu" are excellent for finding apartments, buying second-hand gear, and getting visa tips.
• Local Check-In Portal: Use the community check-in dashboard on our platform to see which digital nomads are working at which coworking hub on any given day. You can see their first name and work skills (e.g. Developer, Designer) to coordinate.

3. Weekly Meetups and Socials

• Wednesday Expat Mixer (Kathmandu): Frequently hosted in expat-heavy Gyaneshwor or Jhamsikhel, featuring live music and craft beer.
• Pokhara Lakeside Dinners: Spontaneous groups form weekly to eat local momos and discuss trek plans. Check our community discussions feed under Meetups to RSVP.