ACCOMODATIONS:
* KATHMANDU *
Hotel Vajra (Double, Under $30) Read my blog
Pros: Very cute, stylish & artsy hotel/resort with Nepalese art, free internet, restaurant has good food, free candles for use during blackouts; Cons: located a little outside of Thamel.
Red Hotel (Single-Under $10. Lonely Planet Recommendation)
Pros: Cheap, very helpful & cheerful staff with heart, great location in Thamel, balcony & TV, L.P. recommendation; Cons: looks a bit like a dive.
* CHOBHAR VILLAGE *
Chobhar Village and Resort (Chobhar, Single- Under $20)
Pros: Old Newari-restored guesthouse, clean, intimate experience; restaurant has excellent menu with dishes created from scratch. Location in a small remote country village with local temple, exquisite view of the valley, hospitable & very helpful owner, Theo; Free loaner of a lamp to use during blackouts. Cons: village is a bit remote and located at the top of a steep hill, bus stop is not visible, no ATMS- cash only, no internet, temple meditation program is seasonal.
* NAGARKOT * (trekking hotel)
The Viewpoint Hotel (included in trekking package) Read blog
Pros: Clean, looks like a ski lodge resort, restaurant operates even during blackouts.
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BUDGET/BUDGET TOURS *RECOMMENDED*:
Wayfarers Adventures : Nepal Trekking (2 day) $60
Trekking Guides: Or for a personal or group trek (information below)
Bacchuram Tamang ( Bacchu)
email: bacchuramtamang@yahoo.com
cell # +977 9803 327937
Kathmandu, Nepal
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FAVORITE RESOURCE WEBSITES:
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TRANSPORTATION:
Modes: Hired Car/Driver, Airplane
Public System: Tuk Tuk, Bus, Taxi
Hotels and guesthouses will recommend drivers and call taxis for you.
Airlines Used: Jet Airways (Delhi-Kathmandu– an upgrade to First Class (isn’t much higher than economy) gives you access to the Premier lounge)
* Airport fees are charged upon entrance and exit. (*Note: as of 2010, airport fees are no longer charged for international flights. Domestic flight fees are 170Nrs per sector.)
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MY NEPAL BLOGS:
My 2-day Trekking in Nepal (Bhaktipur, Changhu Narayan, Nagarkot & Sankhu)
MY NEPAL VIDEOS:
The Monkey Temple of Kathmandu (Swayambhunath Stupa)
Dear Christina,
Like your blog quite well….but please update your blog about Airport taxes.
From Now on nobody has to pay airport tax for international flights from Kathmandu. But the domestic flight airport tax Nrs 170 per sector is still need to pay at the airport.
Thanks for checking in and updating me on the information, Nabaraj! Will make the update.;-) I wonder why they changed the fees for international flights while taxing the domestic?