Getting Into Nepal
Getting Around
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 RA, other domestic airlines such as Buddha Air, Cosmic Air, Gorkha Airlines, Sita Air, Skyline Airlines and Yeti Airways provide regular and charter services to popular domestic destinations.
Domestic Airlines in Nepal (18)
| Domestic Airlines | Tel. 1 | Tel. 2 |
| Agni Air | ||
| Buddha Air (Hattisar) | 4417802 | 4429739 |
| Cosmic Air | 4246882 | 4241051 |
| Fishtail Air (Tinkune) | 4485186 | 4494107 |
| Gorkha Airlines (New Baneswori) | 4475855 | 4436576 |
| Lumbini Airways (New Baneswor) | 4482728 | 4482725 |
| Mountain Air (Lazimpat) | 4413114 | 4412461 |
| Nepal Airlines (New Road) | 4220757 | 4470311 |
| Royal Neapl Airline | 4220757 | 4248625 |
| Shangrila Air (Kamalpokhari) | 4410026 | 4423433 |
| Skyline Airways (Tinkune) | 4481778 | 4492670 |
| Sita Air | 4436723 | 4487110 |
| Yeti Airways (Lazimpat) | 4421147 | 4411912 |
Helicopter Services in Nepal (5)
| Helicopters | Tel. 1 | Tel. 2 |
| Dynasty Aviation (Panipokhari) | 4422502 | 4414262 |
| Fishtail Air (Tinkune) | 4494107 | 4494108 |
| Karnali Air (Kalimati Tole) | 4473141 | 4488553 |
| Manang Air (Tinkune) | 4496253 | 4498377 |
| Shree (Tripureswor) | 4222948 | 4220172 |
| Shimrik Air | 4499727 | 4468179 |
International Airlines Representatives in Nepal
| International Airlines | Tel. 1 | Tel. 2 |
| Aeroflot Soviet Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4227399 | 4226161 |
| Air France (Durbar Marg) | 4223339 | 4223551 |
| Air India (Hattisar) | 4415637 | 4416721 |
| American Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4268562 | 4268563 |
| Austrian Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4223331 | 4223317 |
| Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Naxal) | 4434982 | 4434869 |
| British Airways (Durbar Marg) | 4226611 | 4222266 |
| Cathay Pacific (Kamaladi) | 4248944 | 4248947 |
| China Airlines (Hattisar) | 4419573 | 4412687 |
| China Southwest Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4419770 | 4411302 |
| Delta Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4223233 | 4220759 |
| Dragon Air, Hong Kong (Durbar Marg) | 4227132 | 4227064 |
| Druk Airlines, Royal Bhutan Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4225166 | 4255794 |
| Emirates Air (Kantipath) | 4220579 | 4252048 |
| East West Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4225875 | 4223219 |
| Eurail (Durbar Marg) | 4221774 | |
| Gulf Air (Hattisar) | 4434925 | 4435322 |
| Indian Airlines(Hattisar) | 4414596 | 4410906 |
| Jet Airways (Tripureswar) | 4230318 | 4248686 |
| Japan Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4222838 | 4224854 |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Lekhnath Marg) | 4410089 | 4418389 |
| Korean Air (Kantipath) | 4252049 | 4250048 |
| Kuwait Airways (Kathmandu Plaza) | 4249884 | 4249887 |
| Lufthansa (Durbar Marg) | 4223052 | 4224341 |
| Necon Air (Sinamangal) | 4473860 | 4473335 |
| Northwest Airlines (Lekhnath Marg) | 4418389 | 4410089 |
| Pakistan International Airlines (Hattisar) | 4439234 | 4439563 |
| Philipines Airlines (Kantipath) | 4226262 | 4439564 |
| Qantas Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4220245 | 4228288 |
| Qatar Airways (Kantipath) | 4256579 | 4257712 |
| Royal Brunei Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4437193 | 4413734 |
| Royal Dutch Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4418387 | 4224797 |
| Nepal Airlines (Kantipath) | 4220757 | 4470311 |
| Sahara Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4223502 | 4223162 |
| Scandinavian Airlines, SAS (Kupundole) | 5524232 | 5524732 |
| Saudi Arabian Airlines (Kathmandu Plaza) | 4267561 | 4246453 |
| Singapore Airlines (Durbar Marg) | 4220759 | 4223233 |
| SwissAir (Naxal) | 4434607 | 4434872 |
| Thai Airways International Ltd. (Durbar Marg) | 4223565 | 4221247 |
| Transavia Airlines (Kamaladi) | 4266843 | |
| TWA (Trans World Airlines) | 4264503 | 4266843 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4220579 |
Road Transportation.
Kathmandu is connected with India through the fertile plains of the Terai by the most picturesque highways. Visitors are permitted to drive their own cars but their vehicles must possess an international carnet. There are regular bus services to Kathmandu from all the border points. The interior parts of the country are also linked with a number of motorable roads. Long distance day or night bus services are available from Kathmandu to all cities of Nepal. A new bus park has been constructed at Gongabu on the Ring Road near Balaju from where buses depart for the different destinations. Six seater Sumo Tata van, 12 seater van and air-conditioned mini bus also available for long distance travel.
There are many buses, minibuses and microbuses available at Ratnapark (old Bus Park) which depart to different destinations in the valley. Safa tempo run by battery is available in Kathmandu for commuters.
Metered Taxi
Consult Kathmandu Valley map to find out the direction of your destination. Hail a taxi, which is easily recognisable by its taxi sign on top and black license plate. As a rough guide, a trip inside the city will cost anywhere between Rs. 20/- to 200/- (depending on the distance). 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 Night Taxi service operated by the major hotels. The fare is slightly higher than the metered taxi. One can rent a private car through a travel agent or a car rental company.
Hired Mountain Bike / Ordinary Bicycle
Mountain bikes and ordinary bicycles are cheap and the best form of transportation for economy tourists. One can hire them at Thamel, Rani Pokhari and Jhochhen.
Cable car
Cable car is a recent phenomenon in Nepal that has become extremely popular with the locals and tourists alike. The 10-minute cable car ride takes the visitor to the temple of Goddess Manakamana who is believed to have the power to fulfill wishes. The temple of Manakamana lies 125 km to the west of Kathmandu Cable Car ride starts at Cheres, 104 km from Kathmandu on the highway to Pokhara.
Railway Transportation
Nepal Janakpur-Jayanager Railway (NJJR) operates a freight and passenger service in the eastern Terai.
