International flights to Nepal

Nepal is well connected with many cities around the world by international airlines. There are direct flights from Bangkok, Hong Kong, Delhi, Calcutta, Vanarasi, Singapore, Kaula Lumpur, Shanghai, Osaka, Lhasa, Chendu, Gongh Zhou, Karachi, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Sharjah, Paro, Dhaka and Seoul. Airlines that fly from Middle East and Gulf like Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Air Arabia, Ethiad have good connection with major cities of Europe and the USA through their hub in the Middle East.  Thai Airways, Silk Air, Dragon Air, Air China and Korean Air have good air connection with big Asian, European, Australian and American cities. Most airlines fly to Nepal on daily basis. International airlines like Thai Airways, Indian Airlines, Jet Air, Jet Lite, Druk Air, Qatar Airways ,Nepal Airlines, Cosmic air, Flyyeti.com, Bimann and Gulf Air fly daily to Kathmandu.

Airlines that fly to Nepal.

Airlines	Hub City
AIR ARABIA	Sharjah
AIR CHINA	Lhasa, Chendu
BIMAN BANGLADESH	Dhaka
CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES	Ghongh Zhou
COSMIC AIR	Delhi, Vanarasi
DRAGON AIR	Hong Kong
DRUK AIR	Paro(Bhutan), Delhi
ETIHAD AIRWAYS	Abu Dhabi
FLYYETI.COM	Dubai, Kaula Lumpur
GMG AIRLINES	Dhaka
GULF AIR	Bahrain, Abu Dhabi
HONG KONG EXPRESS AIRWAYS	Hong Kong
INDIAN AIRLINES	Delhi, Vanarasi, Calcutta
JET AIRWAYS	Delhi
JET LITE	Delhi
KOREAN AIR	Seoul
NEPAL AIRLINES CORPORATION	Delhi, Bangkok, Shanghai, Osaka,  Dubai, Hong Kong
ORIENT THAI AIRLINES	Bangkok
PAKISTAN INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES	Karachi
QATAR AIRWAYS	Doha
SILK AIR	Singapore
THAI AIRWAYS	Bangkok

Domestic Airlines

Planes are one of the easiest and fastest means to reach the far and remote parts of Nepal. Most of the airstrips in Nepal are quite difficult as they lie on the mountain sides surrounded by high peaks. Apart from the Government owned Nepal Airlines, there are a number of private companies operating domestic flights to different sectors including the always talked about must try one hour mountain flight also widely known as the Everest experience which enables you to have a tryst with the majestic snow capped mountains from Mt. Gauri Shankar to Mt. Ama Dablam to the highest peak in the world – the Mount Everest. This life time adventure, flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet (8,000 m) will surely take your breath away when your plane will fly as close to 5 nautical miles for the closest and highest view of Mt. Everest one could ever see.
 
Domestic airlines that fly different parts of Nepal

BUDDHA AIR, YETI AIRLINE, SITA AIR,  AGNI AIR, SHANGRILA AIR, GORKHA AIR, COSMIC AIR, NEPAL AIRLINE.
 
Long Distance Bus Service

Local Buses are available for short and longer journeys alike. These are the cheapest means of transport. All the local buses leaving Kathmandu, departs from Gongabu bus park in Ring Road - the north side of the city at different intervals and tickets has to be purchased in advance. Apart from the price, these buses can be fun as tourists get to enjoy the travel with brief stopovers in the countryside. Although it might take 8 hours to commute a 200 kilometers distance, bus traveling is worth when it comes to the price and fun one can get meeting the local people in the bus and eating the local food on the way. If time is not the constraint for you, you should try the local buses too.
Long distance day or Night bus service is available from Kathmandu to all cities of Nepal. The bus terminal is located on the Ring Road at Gongabu near Balaju from where buses depart for the different destinations.

Route Distance from Kathmandu to the main cities (Kms.)

Kathmandu	Bhairahawa	282
Kathmandu	Biratnagar	541
Kathmandu	Birgunj	270
Kathmandu	Dharan	539
Kathmandu	Gaur	329
Kathmandu	Ghorahi - Tulsipur	434
Kathmandu	Jaleshwor	391
Kathmandu	Janakpur	375
Kathmandu	Jiri	188
Kathmandu	Kakarvitta	610
Kathmandu	Kalaiya	284
Kathmandu	Katari	414
Kathmandu	Malangwa	341
Kathmandu	Narayanghat	146
Kathmandu	Nepalgunj	531
Kathmandu	Pokhara	200
Kathmandu	Pokhara - Waling	265
Kathmandu	Rupani - Rajbiraj	450
Kathmandu	Sindhuli	361
Kathmandu	Siraha	410
Kathmandu	Tansen	302
Kathmandu	Tatopani	114

Taxis  can be hailed off the street, though it might be a bit difficult to find after sundown. There are numerous taxi companies and all kinds of cabs. All cabs and tempos have black plates with white numbers and most of the cabs also carry a sign of "taxi". Taxi normally charges extra after 6 pm till morning.
Buses, mini-buses and three-wheeler tempos ply on fixed routes at regular intervals. These public vehicles do not have a schedule and leave when there are enough passengers. The services, however, are fairly frequent. The last city buses stop running after around 8 pm. City buses (that ply within Kathmandu and go to Patan as well as those going to Kirtipur, Banepa, Dhulikhel and Thankot) leave from the City Bus Park located at the eastern side of Tundikhel parade ground. Trolley buses to Bhaktapur leave from Tripureswor, near the national stadium – Dashrath Rangasala. While the buses sometimes could be highly packed with passengers standing and hanging on the doors, three wheeler tempos and micro buses are comparatively comfortable as there is no problem of passenger stuffing.
Motorcycles, Bikes and Cars are available for renting in Kathmandu, Pokhara and many other cities and towns of Nepal. The best way to see the old parts of Kathmandu is by walking around but riding a bike or a motorbike is also another way to tour around the city without feeling the traffic hitches. Having a Driving License and Passport with you from your home country can help in renting any vehicles. There are no international car rental agencies in Nepal yet but different types of cars as well as vans are easily available for hiring in Kathmandu which usually comes with a driver so that you don't have to face the traffic hustle and bustle. Online car rental is also available these days.
Rickshaws (two-seater tricycles) are a fun way to get around Kathmandu. They are especially useful for short trips within the old parts of the city where cars can be a problem or are prohibited due to the narrow lanes and crowded marketplaces. The fare should be negotiated beforehand. These pollution friendly pedal powered tricycles are restricted in major traffic thoroughfares.
Tourist Buses are specifically meant for the tourists only. These are run by private bus companies or travel agencies. Tourist buses are more comfortable, faster and less crowded and more expensive compared to the local buses. The tickets for the bus can be booked either in travel agencies or in the hotel itself. Like the local buses, tourist buses also stops over at a few places in route to your destination providing all the opportunity to see the terrific rural landscape views and the high Himalayas.

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