At Tribhuvan International in Kathmandu: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Shivapuri Lekh (northern ridge of Kathmandu Valley), Kathmandu city sprawl below, Bagmati River valley, distant Himalayan foothills to the north.

When taking off from Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tribhuvan typically departs to the north or northeast, and the left side offers views of the Kathmandu Valley's northern rim and the Shivapuri Lekh ridge. The right side faces south toward the valley floor and lower terrain with less dramatic geography during climb-out. Notable sights include: Shivapuri Lekh (northern ridge of Kathmandu Valley), Kathmandu city sprawl below, Bagmati River valley, distant Himalayan foothills to the north.

When landing at Tribhuvan International (KTM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Tribhuvan International's primary runway (02/20) typically handles landings from the south, meaning final approach comes from that direction. The left side offers views of the Kathmandu Valley floor, the city itself, and the surrounding ridge lines that frame the approach corridor. The right side faces the valley's eastern edge with less dramatic geography during descent. Notable sights include: Kathmandu city sprawl (dense urban grid), Bagmati River valley floor, surrounding forested ridges of the Kathmandu Valley rim, Shivapuri Lekh ridge to the north.

The best window seat at Tribhuvan International (KTM) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Kathmandu (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.