Taxis in Kathmandu are the same as in a lot of other places in that none I saw had meters; you just pay what you look like you can afford. At least get a price before you get in--that goes everywhere.... more
Nowadays, you should consider biking in Kathmandu as OUT, it is simply too polluted and dangerous. There ae some good routes out of the city centre and into the surrounding countryside/ridges, but as... more
Kathmandu airport is located around 6 kilometers from the center of Kathmandu.It´s not the newest or cleanest airport i have been to, that is for sure, but it´s... more
Kathmandu Airport is small but busy airport. I have travelled to Kathmandu by using different airlines including including Qatar, Etihad, Thai, and PIA but I... more
I used Emirates from Johannesburg and connected with Flydubai from Dubai to Kathmandu.If you take this option, you should have at least 3 hours connection time,... more
When I was preparing for my Nepal trip, I got into the dilemma of booking a domestic flight from KTM to Pokhara. None of the local airlines' websites had online... more
We had no view of mountains on our way into Kathmandu but sat on the left side of the plane on our way out and got fantastic views of the Himalayas.... more
While in KATHMANDU, it is strongly recommended that one should take the famous Mountain Flight, which takes you to Everest and other famous peaks. It's a life... more
My Kathmandu page will be incomplete, if I do not write about my experience in this Air India flight no IC 747. Last time the aircraft was old and the service... more
You can reach Nepal or Kathmandu in all three ways, by Road, by Rail upto Raxaul ( India border) or by Air Plane from Kolkata, Delhi, Bangkok, Singapore,... more
Sometimes, especially when working or studying or on an around the world you may want to ship some papers home. For this you do not use the postal system, it... more
For longer trips, out of the city, a travel agent could organise a car and driver for you. Do try more than one agency to get the best deal. Also be clear as to... more
These rickshaws can mostly be found in and around the tourist area of Thamel. Negotiate on a price before you get in and be sure the driver knows exactly where... more
We flew from Johannesburg to Kathmandu via Doha, with Qatar Airways. All flights on all four occasions were delayed (about 35 min to 1h30min).Food served was... more
When landing at the airport on your way into the country, if possible sort your visa out from the embassy before you get there, if not, at least have your forms... more
After our painful travel to Pokhara, we decided that the Greenline Bus looked a better option. It was. A lot more leg room, the headrest was even at the right... more
The system at the airport is a strange one which I've never seen before. They are highly security consious and you will be checked 3-4 times before you board... more
Rickshaws are a fun way to get around and easier as they can negotiate through the busy streets easier than taxis can. As with taxis though you will need to... more
Nepal Airlines are not flying at the moment, not that we were planning to go with them anyway. However as a result Thai air are booked up for weeks. Wayfarers... more
I arrived in Swayambhunath directly from Bodhnath stupa on the other side of Kathmandu, on a cab that was 220 rupees after a little bargaining. It was rush hour... more
Maybe because I needed to further reflect at the powerful cremation ceremonies or just in need of fresh air to continue breathing, I took the walking path... more
Big bag small ticket? Need to send stuff my air/land, somehow it needs to be freighted?I have used the company Om Travels and Tours PLtd a few times without... more
As we were very short in time, then we decided not to repeat our bus experience once again and to go back to India by plane.We were using Cosmic Airlines which... more
We arrived in Kathmandu by bus. Actually it was the most terrible journey we had during our trip.Place of departure was in Varanasi. At the very beginning we... more
My first plan once I was in India, was to reach Nepal and relax there for a week or so.It was a good plan, but unfortunately I got extremely sick in Varanasi... more
Yes finally I could come to Kathmandu. I had life time's experience today. I took that early morning Mountain flight and saw Mt.Everest besides other mountains for one full hour. I shall never be......
After a long trip, visiting Mongolia, China and Tibet, I was lucky to stay for a few days in Kathmandu before flying back to Europe.
We arrived in the Kathmandu Valley after a breathtaking flight...
Kathmandu owes its name from Kasthamandap (aka Pavilion of Wood), the oldest building in the entire valley, constructed around the 12th century, located in the Durbar square.
Most of the cultural...
Most unforgetable experience for me was taking the Everest flight along the Himalayan range. And then going to the cockpit of the airplane and seeing Mount Everest as close as I can.
If you cannot...
The early evening was cold and dark when we stood outside the airport waiting for our transport to Thamel. After a few minutes we were offered hotels, treks, excursions etc by the many touts around......
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