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Kathmandu’s international airport is the Tribhuvan Airport. Getting to Kathmandu is easy, both the international and domestic terminals offer a fixed pre-paid taxi service to Thamel (Rs 500 is the current price). If you book a room in advance, most hotels will pick you up directly from the airport for free.
Kathmandu’s international airport is the Tribhuvan Airport. Getting to Kathmandu is easy, both the international and domestic terminals offer a fixed pre-paid taxi service to Thamel (Rs 500 is the current price). If you book a room in advance, most hotels will pick you up directly from the airport for free.
There are public buses at the airport, about 300m from the main road, but these are only practical if you have little luggage and know exactly where you have to go.
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The taxis in Kathmandu are reasonable with fares starting at Rs 10 then increasing by Rs 4.80 for every 200m. You can ask for taxi drivers to use the fare meter, even on short trips, though when travelling from major tourist destinations you may have to negotiate. Fares at night (usually between 10pm and 6am) increase by 50%
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Given the density and craziness of the traffic in Kathmandu, not to mention the poor quality of the roads and the careless driving rules and signage, it is not recommended that you hire a car. This also applies for renting a motorcycle. There are, nonetheless, several rental agencies in Kathmandu.
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Always negotiate a price before you get into a rickshaw – they generally cost Rs 30 to Rs 50 for most fares around town. Sometimes they can be a little more expensive than taxi drivers so shop around.
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Add practical stops to your Kathmandu plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Kathmandu plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Kathmandu plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
