25 December 2010

VISITING NEPAL ONCE IS NOT ENOUGH


Getting Around In Nepal
Domestic Air Service
Nepal Airlines (RA) has an extensive network of air services in the interior of Nepal. It has

 scheduled connection flights from Kathmandu to Taplejung, Bhadrapur, Rajbiraj, 
Bhojpur, Phaplu, Lukla, Lamidanda, Tunmlingtar, Rumjatar, Biratnagar Simara, 
Janakpur, Ramechhap, Bharatpur, Meghauli ,Pokhara, Jomsom, Manang, Baglung.
 Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj Chaurjhahari, Surkhet, Dang, Dolpa, Jumla, Bajura, Baitadi,
 Dipayal, Darchula, Mahendranagar, Dhangadi, Tikapur and Sanfebagar. Besides 
Nepal Airlines, other domestic airlines such as Buddha Air, Sita Air Yeti Airways
 and Agni Air provide regular and charter services to popular domestic destinations.

Metered Taxi
Consult the Kathmandu Valley map to find out the direction of your destination. 
Hail a taxi, which is easily recognizable by its taxi sign on top and black license plate.
 No tip is expected. A metered taxi from the airport to downtown will cost about
 Rs. 200 to Rs. 400. Private taxis may charge slightly higher than the ordinary taxis.
 There is also an arrangement of a Night Taxi Service operated by major hotels. 
The fare is much higher than the metered taxi. One can rent a private car through
 a travel agent or a car rental company. 


City Buses 
There are many buses, minibuses and microbuses available at Ratna

 Park (old Bus Park) which depart for various destinations in the valley.
 Safa tempos run on electric power (battery) and are available in Kathmandu for commuters.

Hired Mountain Bike / Ordinary Bicycle 
Mountain bikes and ordinary bicycles can be hired cheaply and the best form of transportation

 for economy tourists. One can hire them at Thamel, Rani Pokhari and Jhochhen.

Long Distance Bus Service 
Long distance day or night bus services are available from Kathmandu to all cities of Nepal.

 The Gongabu Bus Park on the Ring Road near Balaju is the main bus terminal
 from where buses depart for most destinations within the country. Six-seater Sumo
 Tata vans, 12-seater vans and air-conditioned mini buses are also available for long
 distance travel. Greenline runs special tourist bus services to a limited number of destinations
 like Pokhara and Chitwan.

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