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Jyatha, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Nyatapola Temple from a rooftop cafe
They get their driver's license early in Kathmandu
Me in front of the temple with Puja
a roundabout in Kathmandu
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FLIGHTS- Bangkok to Kathmandu
by Mairo21
A friend and I plan to fly from Bangkok to Kathmandu (RT). Does anyone know if this is an expensive route and if so, if there are cheaper options to make the commute.
Another question...we are travelling end of July. Have mixed feedback on weather during that time. Does anyone know for sure what's in store for us during that time? If we are going to be in the middle of monsoon, are we still able to get out and enjoy sites regardless of the rain?
I appreciate any feedback. Have a happy day! : )
Re: FLIGHTS- Bangkok to Kathmandu
by thapaliya
Welcome to Nepal,
From BKK to Kathmandu there are 2 airlines fly. Thai and Nepal airlines. Nepal airlines is cheap then thai airlines but some time they are not in on time So i suggest to you better Fly with Thai.
Next July This time in nepal monsoon time but to visit around kathmandu pokhara no problem even you can do small trekking and long trekking also . But the weather is not very clear most of time claudly and raning some tine high water (flood) . In Kathmandu around there no problem you cna visit very easy With your umbrella better.
the Temperature will quite hot .
Enjoy your trip and if you want more infos please drop next message in forum.
Re: FLIGHTS- Bangkok to Kathmandu
by Mairo21
Thank you both for the responses. Great answers..really helps a lot. I have read that it is monsoon season, but I do not mind the rain, so it is okay. More concerned about getting there from Bangkok or Cambodia. I was also wondering if it would be cheaper to book the flight in advance...or is it okay to book a couple days prior?
Re: FLIGHTS- Bangkok to Kathmandu
by thapaliya
Helo Again,
As i find the cost will be same from BKK Kathmandu BKK. Normalley. But some time they have special offer for monsoon time for the small groups i think just few days you will get seat very easy . Because that is less business time fo rairlines tourist season already fineshed.
More easy for you best of luck.
Re: FLIGHTS- Bangkok to Kathmandu
by Saagar
I fly this strech often, and Thai is the best option. However, they are expensive, since Nepal Air offers limited real competition due to their abysmal delay and cancellation record. The other ways you can get to KTM are via Delhi (probably expensive and incoveninent) and Dhaka by GMG and/or Biman (cheap and slightly inconvenient, or even Druk Air via Bhutan. You may get a layover in Bhutan and that will set you back some 200-300 usd.
With Thai you should absolutely book well ahead of time as the cheaper seats get eaten up by travel agencies' block bookings and generally early individual bookings. However, travelling in the end of July is definitely off-season, so your chance of finding seats on short notice may be better. Flying Thai BKK-KTM rtn will set you back 500-600 USD economy class unless you find some promotional deal or a travel agent buring with unspent block bookings.
You can do some great treks even in July-August, just try to get behind the Himalaya massifs, such as to Manang, Mustang, Langtang etc.
Enjoy!
Re: FLIGHTS- Bangkok to Kathmandu
by Mairo21
Thanks again for the great tips everyone. Bless.
Travel Tips for Kathmandu
Nasty Air and Extremes of all kinds
by kwgcoach
A definite must-see is the 4000 feet at the Rum Doodle bar. Of course meditating at the Budhist temple is a given as is the "burning ghats". Take time to go to the Tibetan refugee area and watch the best rug-makers in the world. we sat on the banks of the sacred river in Kathmandu. In front of us were three funeral pyres, one of a child, whose father was being shaved by a priest - as he will continue to be for his year of mourning. Beside us were the sadhu, yogis who eat nothing but milk their entire life and who pose in all sorts of cortorted positions for donations. They are painted in the ashes of the cremated. They are joined by children and women selling everything from Ghorka knives to garnet necklaces. And off in the distance we see a wedding procession headed toward one of the other temples. I remember thinking that I did not know what to feel anymore - it was all too intense and bizarre.
Nevrotic queue!
by schlumpf
If you would need to caugh a bus, a train or a flight, then you will have the problem of the queue.
In Nepal, as well as in a lot of places in Asia, there is no respect for queue
The rule is: the first one speak is the first that has to be listened!
Altough you are waiting for your turn, you will detect that hundreds of people will jump on your shoulder trying to overtake you...it will take away your hair..something really bad! Be patient, that’s the only thing to do!
View of Kathmandu City from Swyambhunath!
by goutammitra
You may think why this is a tip? But I feel viewing Kathmandu city from The Swyambhunath is a different experience altogether! Just be there for 20-30 mts, you will feel sudden change in weather, temperature and the scenario in changing!! The setting of the camera will have to be changed and you may feel why I did not bring a sweater!
To experience all these you need to be there!
from the airport
by josephescu
After a long flight nobody is in mood to argue and negotiate with airport taxi touts, so I was glad to read about the “pre-paid taxi” option.
But be careful, as once you exit the area designed for passport & luggage control (there’re no such activities performed there, however) and after you get Nepali Rupees (Nr) in your hand, the first desk on the right is not the real pre-paid cab one, but some noisy touts pretending as such. The real pre-paid cab desk is the second one, and you manage to see it only after you refuse the touts offers.
Insist to go to the hotel of your choice, and do not accept "better alternatives", as they'll surely prove otherwise.
There are fixed fares from the airport to Kathamdu, depending on the destination in the city. A ride to Durbar square is 300 Nr, while one to Thamel is 350 Nr. Notwithstanding the above, you’ll probably end up giving a large tip to the driver (50 – 100 Nr), after having heard all his stories about his family, children, relatives and heavy traffic.
A beutiful and peaceful retreat
by IreneMcKay about The Kathmandu Guest House Garden Cafe
We had a wonderful lunch sitting in this beautiful garden. The food and service were very good, but I would recommend it most for the lovely garden surroundings. We sat in the sun here without a care in the world. This place also had he cleanest toilet I saw in my entire stay in Nepal.
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