THE HIMALAYA
The Himalaya, route by route.
The 6 most popular tickets in the Himalaya. The ones worth your days on the trail, with prices, durations and who runs them.
Kathmandu to Pokhara tourist bus with air-conditioned comfort, mineral water, seat confirmation, and timed stops for a long 9–10 hour ride.
Most Popular“Rsponsible driver and good food stops. convenient seats. Good drive given the road condition .......”
Kathmandu to Pokhara by sofa-style tourist bus with a 7:00 am start, comfy seating, and scenic countryside, usually 6–8 hours.
“Pretty pleased with this booking. They put me on a tourist bus run by Swift Holiday, which was pretty comparable to the one in the photos. The hotel pickup was prompt and polite, carried my bags on the short walk to the bus stop, and made sure that everything was settled with the bus driver…”
VIP sofa bus Kathmandu to Pokhara: A/C, USB charging, 30kg luggage and Prithvi Highway views. Mobile ticket from $12.
“The bus was comfortable. The driver was a little slow turning on the A/C in the afternoon. The place they picked to eat was the worst place I saw on the entire trip. I imagine a relative ran it. I also was not ready to eat lunch at 10:30. The seats were very comfortable.”
Pokhara to Kathmandu by premium sofa VIP bus with reclining seats, bottled water, and quick Jamune and Kurintar meal stops.
“Do not book with this company. I was told to arrive at 6:45 am. I get there and see bus driver who says bus won’t be leaving til 7- 7:30. I see him washing bus so I decide to get tea. At 7:30 I still see him doing nothing just hanging out. WheRead more”
A guided 7-hour Kathmandu Valley circuit to Swayambhunath, Patan Durbar Square, Boudhanath, and Pashupatinath with pickup and a real culture focus.
“Manish has a great knowledge about his country and religions. He is passionate and exciting. Thank you.”
Ride a Kathmandu to Pokhara premium sofa bus with reclining seats, river-view meal stops, mineral water, Wi‑Fi, and newspapers for about $11.
“No air conditioning for most of trip. Frequent stops to drop off people which I was not expecting. I thought it would be a direct trip. It took 9.45 hours in total, more than advised would be the case”
From the Kathmandu Valley to Everest Base Camp, and every trail between.
