Printing Press in Kathmandu: Areas, Listings, Rates, How to Choose
Quick answer: Kathmandu has hundreds of listed printing businesses (NepalYP showed 511 in November 2026), clustered in areas such as Anamnagar, Bagbazar and Tanka Prasad Ghumti Sadak. Almost none publish rates, so choose by sample, proof policy and an itemised quotation on one brief. Thankyooou receives print and packaging enquiries from Anamnagar, Kathmandu, and is one option to compare, not a claim of "best".
"Printing near me" scores 63 and "printing press" 96 among related searches in the Nepal Google Trends data, and the Central Region, which includes Kathmandu Valley, is the strongest region (index 100). This guide helps you narrow the choice in Kathmandu. For the national view see Best printing press in Nepal 2027.
Areas and listings (checked 11 November 2026)
The entries below are what public directories and business pages say. They are not rankings or endorsements, and details may be out of date. Call to confirm.
| Press | Area (as listed) | What the source says |
|---|---|---|
| Thankyooou | Anamnagar | Offset printing for books and pamphlets with binding and finishing; custom packaging and other printed materials through enquiry (own pages) |
| Global Nepal Printing Press Service | Tanka Prasad Ghumti Sadak | Business cards, brochures, flyers, posters, banners (Turantcall) |
| Classic Printing Service | Anamnagar | Offset and digital printing for business, government and student jobs (Suchanaa) |
| API Printing Press | Bagbazar | Digital and offset printing, flex, ID cards, lanyards, stamps (Kumari Job) |
| Creative Link Nepal | Yeti Plaza, Bagbazar | Offset, digital, mugs, photo printing on its own site (blog) |
Thankyooou is listed first because this is Thankyooou's site, and Global Nepal Printing Press Service second because Thankyooou's About page says it is part of Global Nepal Printing Press. The order is not a ranking and does not reflect quality or price. The directory total, 511 printing businesses in Kathmandu, is a count of listings, not of presses. It includes shops, suppliers and studios.
Rates: what is public in Kathmandu
No Kathmandu press in the table above publishes a rate card. The public figures we could verify are:
- Global Nepal Printing Press Service Pvt. Ltd.: a tender notice for Rastriya Banijya Bank's "Printing & Supply of Calendar 2083" (published 18 Falgun 2082) lists this company at NPR 13,84,350.00 excluding VAT. The notice gives no quantity or specification, so it is not a per-unit rate. See Suchanaa's notice.
- Online price lists (not specific to a Kathmandu shop): business cards from NPR 1.20 to NPR 4.80 per card by quantity; flex from NPR 20 to NPR 35 per sq ft; vinyl stickers NPR 75 per sq ft; printed non-woven bags NPR 375 to NPR 550 per kg. Full detail and caveats: printing prices in Nepal.
These are listings, not Thankyooou prices.
Lower-cost routes in Kathmandu
For a tight budget, ask Global Nepal Printing Press Service (related to Thankyooou, as disclosed above) and at least two others for an itemised quote on the same brief, and also check the lowest published online rates: business cards from NPR 1.20 per card at 2,001 to 10,000 (Print Pasal), flex from NPR 20 per sq ft print-only (Glow N Sign), printed non-woven bags from NPR 375 per kg (DG Click). These are listings checked on 10 November 2026, not Kathmandu shop prices and not quality endorsements. Savings usually come from standard sizes, fewer finishes, the right method for the quantity, early ordering and a complete brief. See Best printing press in Nepal 2027 for the full list of ways to lower a quote.
How to choose a press in Kathmandu
- Shortlist three by job type, not by the shortest distance.
- Visit one, if you can. Look at finished work like yours.
- Send the same brief to each. See how to request a printing quotation.
- Compare itemised quotes on size, paper, colours, finish, quantity, tax and delivery.
- Ask for a proof before printing, and a printed sample for colour-critical jobs.
- Agree the date in writing.
Use the full 10-point scorecard to compare.
Time, traffic and deadlines
Kathmandu orders often depend on being there to approve a proof or collect a job. Ask whether the press can send a digital proof by message, deliver by courier, or hold the job for pickup, and who pays for delivery. Plan around holidays; see the printing order calendar.
What to ask for by job
| Job | Start with |
|---|---|
| Business cards, letterheads, bill books | Business cards, bill books |
| Brochures, catalogues, books | Brochures, books |
| Packaging and labels | Best press for packaging, label rules |
| Banners and signs | Flex sizes |
Thankyooou in Anamnagar
Thankyooou's About page says it is part of Global Nepal Printing Press and brings 17 years of printing experience (a company claim). Thankyooou's pages say it receives print and packaging enquiries from Anamnagar, Kathmandu, and can discuss offset printing for books and pamphlets with binding and finishing, along with custom packaging and other printed materials. Production details, materials, availability, collection, delivery and timing are confirmed for each job, and the pages publish no prices or delivery-time promises. To enquire, use the Printing Press in Kathmandu page, the contact form or hello@thankyooou.com.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best printing press in Kathmandu?
No independent ranking exists. Use samples, proofs and itemised quotes.
How many printing presses are in Kathmandu?
A 2010 news article put it at about 700 in Kathmandu Valley. A directory showed 511 listings in November 2026. Neither is a verified current count.
What are printing rates in Kathmandu?
Most presses do not publish rates. See the table above and printing prices in Nepal.
Can I order by phone or message?
Many presses accept briefs and files remotely. Confirm proofs and delivery in writing.
Related guides
Sources
- NepalYP: Printing in Kathmandu — 511 listings, November 2026.
- Global Nepal Printing Press Service — Turantcall
- Rastriya Banijya Bank calendar tender — Suchanaa
- Classic Printing Service — Suchanaa
- API Printing Press — Kumari Job
- Shortage of workers hindrance to printing industry — myRepublica, 2010 — 2010 press count.
- Google Trends, Nepal, "printing", exported 11 November 2026 — regional index.