Jai Nepal Cinema Hall

Jai Nepal Hall is one of Kathmandu's most iconic and storied landmarks, widely regarded as the country's oldest cinema hall, having been in existence since 1945. Located in Kathmandu's Bagmati Province, it sits in the heart of the city near notable landmarks such as the Narayanhiti Palace Museum and the Garden of Dreams. In more recent years, the hall has been managed by QFX Cinemas, bringing modern ticketing and management to a historic venue. It offers tiered seating options — silver, gold, and platinum — catering to different comfort levels, and is well known for its affordability and ease of ticket purchase. While it may not match the sleek interiors of newer multiplexes, patrons appreciate its decent sound system, central location, and the charm of being one of the oldest multiplexes in town. The hall has also made headlines for a curious piece of urban history: Kathmandu Metropolitan City discovered that the cinema was constructed above the Tukucha Khola, a historic rivulet that once flowed prominently through the city's core but had been gradually buried beneath decades of urban encroachment. For generations of Kathmandu residents, Jai Nepal Hall remains a beloved piece of the city's cultural fabric.