Kathmandu Travel Forum

Hi - Is good quality down sleeping bags available for purchase in Kathmandu? If yes, what kind of price should I be looking at? Any recommendations of shops? I would rather buy it there and not haul it all the way from the US

Hi,

Is there a prepaid taxi service outside the international terminal to hotels in Thamel? I've already booked my hotel.

I want to avoid the hassle of fighting off taxi drivers trying to get you to go to their hotels for a commission.

If there is such a service? How does it work? Where is it? How much would it costs?

hello everybody, plaese advise for 3 days guide which speaks fluently English
and can take us through a tour in the katmandu vally - starting from 28th october 2009. we R interested in culture-music- arts-nature. do u think i could find a woman for this guiding mission??? secondly please advise aboute pure veg.restaurants in Katmandu and Pokhara, thanx ! please write to :yogydhyani@gmail.com .

Dear all,

My friend and I (Indonesians) are planning to travel overland from Beijing to Kathmandu in Oct 2009, then we will depart as I'm going to Delhi and my friend is going back to Jakarta. The problem is both of us can't find cheap flight tickets online. KTM-Singapore the cheapest is USD 500 one way. And KTM-Delhi the cheapest is USD 200 one way.

My questions:
- are those prices normal?
- is it cheaper to buy the tickets when we arrive to Kathmandu? (we have 3 days to spend there)
- do you know how much are the prices?
- any recommended travel agents to buy flight tickets in Kathmandu?

Thank you very much! Your answer is much appreciated.

/Perucha

Hi,
I am interested in spending 8-10 weeks in Nepal next year. Would love to volunteer at Buddhist monastery. Any ideas or direction would be appreciated.
Thank You Kevin

Are cigars readibly available in kathmandu, do they have tobacconists shops as i know them, or are they only available through good hotel bars.thank you

Is it possible to get Taxis from Thamel to Gokarna ( Le meridian hotel) after night 10, is it safe to travel during that time?

What will be the average cost?

Do i need to pay extra charges for night trip or something that is similar to Indian cities.

Thanks in advance
Prasanna

Want to travel from ktm to varanasi, by train and/or bus, no fly. Anyone has done that yet and have some suggestions? And down in Chitwan NP, are there buses going into India?
thanx!

Saw news about the Army Chief being sacked and now the Nepal PM has resigned. I wanted to get some local perspective as to how the travel situation is. Our trek for EBC starts in a week and we will be arriving into Kathmandu in about 6 day. Wondering if this issue is mostly administrative (and not spilled over to the streets) and are there any safety concerns?

thanks.

I'm a Dutch traveler (28) heading to Kathmandu around the 28th of April. I want to start the Annapurna trek in the first week of May and hoping to find pleasant companionship. I'm in good shape but have never done such a big trek.
I'd like to take it slow -not that I'm a slow walker - but enjoy the beautiful scenery and great people. It's not a expedition but all about having a great time and going with the flow, see what comes on your path and not having a fixed schedule.
Therefor a tracking group doesn't seem to be my style. Any advice on what the best way is to get in contact with fellow hikers in Kathmandu? Can I still expect enough people on the trek in May? Any other tips I ought to be aware of for tracking around this time of the year?

Question on the side.. I have very comfertable hiking shoes but they are not water proof. Any experience or recommendations?

I'm getting very excited as everybody is raving about Nepal.
Wish you all good travels.
Yvette

Has anyone gotten the Nepali Visa at the airport in Kathmandu recently? As a US citizen, I know I require a Visa which I can obtain here in the US itself by mailing my passport in and so on. However, if it's quite simple and smooth (no long lines or hassles) to obtain the visa at the airport upon arrival then I will be inclined to do that rather.

Any thoughts?

Thanks in advance,
ms

Hello all

Can anybody tell me what is the ebst option to find a plane ticket from Varanasi to Kathmandu? How long does it take?

Thank you

Carlos

What's the weather like in June? And how many ways are there to enter Tibet (from Kathmandu) by land? How long does it take, and how much does it cost (transport + permit)? I am Canadian. Thanks.

I am doing the base camp Everest trek as part of my round the world trip and as I am going on to some very hot countries, im planning to ditch the majority of my trekking gear.

Can anyone reccommend somewhere where I can buy or rent things like a coat, fleece, walking poles and sleeping bag? And more importantly, how much will they cost?

Also if I do buy instead of renting, is there maybe a charity or somewhere worthwhile I could give my gear to?

Hello people!

I am travelling from Kathmandu to Tibet on the 20th Dec [I may reach Kathmandu earlier]; I am getting some help and advice from a friend in the UK - they have assured me that they would get the cheapest tour package for me, and I really hope they get back to me soon. I am backpacker on a tight budget travelling alone and can't afford to spend 7 days waiting for my Visa/Permit and also I can't afford to pay $800 or more to just cross into Tibet.

My plan is to take the train direct to Beijing after that just in time for New Years Eve.

If anybody is travelling in the same direction [i.e. into Tibet] please let me know, maybe we could group togheter and get this group visa and tour at a cheaper cost?

e-mail me at jeffrey_e77@yahoo.com

Cheers!

Jeffrey

Hi,
I was wondering if someone can tell me what time the shops close on Saturdays? ARe they open on Saturdays? I read somewhere shops are closed on Saturdays, is this true?

I want to buy some trekking gear (down jackets, ski gloves).

Thanks a lot!

We are going to Nepal between Xmas and New Year and are looking for a good tour with guide. Can someone recommend someone trustworthy in Kathmandu?

Hi Guys,

After spending hours trawling the internet I'm hoping that someone here will be able to help me find a reasonably priced route east out of Kathmandu.

It seems that only Thai airlines have a direct service on the route for about 45000NRP (330GBP). Does anyone have any experience of indirect flights, and if so what route would you recommend? I'm guess that there must be someway of going via India but can't seem to find anything at a lower cost.

By the way, my travel plans are very flexible. I don't need to fly into Bangkok - any of the ASEAN countries would do if I could travel onward from there.

Any advise much appreciated.

Thanks, Joe

Hi,

two things. first of all, how much can i buy a 4 man tent in thamel for? i don't need anything fancy, just something I can carry in my backpack.

secondly, I am able to get a 'kathmandu' brand down jacket for $149 in australia. would this quality be better than the ones i was planning to buy in thamel?

here is the link to the product in question: http://www.kathmandu.com.au/14.html?category=outerweardown&id=220820882

i am planning to camp in nepal, trek in tibet in october, camp in bhutan in november and at least stay in ladakh in the winter... must stay warm!

thanks for your advice

I will be working in Kathmandu starting late september and i was wondering if someone could help me out. I am am taking the train from Beijing to Lhasa then wanted to travel onwards to Kathmandu, either overland or by plane. Does anyone know whetehr the direct bus link is open to travellers or would i have to go on one of the expensive overland tours? If i took the flight option, how much is a one way to Kathmandu from Lhasa and how often do they fly?

Hi,

Just wondering if there are any Buddhist monasteries in Kathmandu that have guest houses or will accept guests? Much obliged if anyone knows or can point me towards a resource. I'll be traveling in October

Thank you

Am looking to go to Kathmandu in middle of May what the situation concerning safety . I read that things were not too good in March and wait till April elections . There have been no postings since

does anyone know how safe it is in kathmandu at the minute? Will anyone else be there 1st week of march?

anyone any idea how long i should allow to get my indian visa renewed in kathmandu?

Hi all,

A friend and I are hoping to do a trip to Nepal & Tibet this summer, but noticed that there's a travel warning on the US Dept of State website for Nepal. Does anyone know how dangerous it really is in Kathmandu or Nepal in general? We'd really only be in Kathmandu and then on the roads to Tibet.

Thanks!

Gale

Hello , travelers and all of you , who like travels!
I`m gonna be in Delhi for one month and I`m thinking of going to Kathmandu!That`s my chance!So, what is the best(cheapest) way to travel to Kathmandu from Delhi?Also do you know some places to stay in?Thank you very much in advance and go for it!
Alex Radkov

what is the weather like in mid march THANKYOU

Hi everyone.
I am planning on going to Kathmandu from Dec 25 till Jan 5.
My main interest is photography, and would definitely be interested in some trekking.
I need to know if it's a good time to travel there and how "cold" it would be... Will I need really heavy clothing?
Thank you.

Hi, I will be travelling from Delih to Kathmandu in January and am interested in getting hair extensions. I am wondering if anyone has had their hair done in Delih or Nepal and can provide some details on them (where to go/price/how the hairdresser attaches the hair). Thankyou.

Hello,

I will be travelling in Tibet and Nepal around until around 10th Nov. My flight back to Amsterdam leave from Delhi but all the flight from Kathmandu to Delhi seems to be fully booked and it is very difficult to make contact with the local airlnes in Nepal and Delhi. I am getting concern about how i am going to go to Delhi I have read that by road is not so safe. Does anybody know if it is easy to find means to do that trip either by local airline or by road? Do you know of any local airlines agency i can contact.

Your feedback would be highly appreciated. Thanks and enjoy your travel

Cheers.
Riverdil