Hiring Taxi in Kathmandu

Taxi is one of the most reliable and prompt means of transportation in Kathmandu Valley. The bigger local buses can not run smoothly because of the narrow roads and heavy traffic. So, the majority of the people, it means, tourists, go by taxi or private car or jeep for their transportation in Kathmandu.

The majority of the tourists book their Nepal tour or trekking through a trekking or tour company and they include their services like airport pick up and drop and Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour. However, some of the tourists choose to make their Nepal trip independently. These people, of course, need to know how to hire a taxi in Kathmandu. They need it moving from one to another tourist spot.

Hiring a Prepaid Taxi from Kathmandu Airport to Thamel

Independent travelers need to hire a taxi from Kathmandu airport to Thamel or the destination they are going to. We can get two types of taxi services from Kathmandu airport to Thamel or to the place where you are heading. The first and the most reliable is the prepaid taxi that you can get at the arrival of the Kathmandu airport. There is a counter at the arrival of the Kathmandu airport and you can pay there. After you pay the money for the taxi, you are given the receipt. The prepaid taxi from Kathmandu airport to Thamel costs 800 Rs.

Hiring a Local Taxi from Kathmandu Airport to Thamel

The second option of hiring a taxi from Kathmandu airport to Thamel is taking a local taxi. We can get a local taxi just outside of the airport. Several local taxis are waiting for the passengers. This local taxi charges you 700-1000 Rs from Kathmandu airport to Thamel. We do not recommend you to take a local taxi because it is not reliable. First, make a note of the taxi number and keep your belongings like your cell phone, camera, and luggage safe.

Hiring a Taxi for a Sightseeing Tour

We can take a taxi for a sightseeing tour to world heritage sites in Kathmandu Valley and also the outskirts of Kathmandu. We also can hire a taxi to go to Nagarkot, Pokhara, and Chitwan from Kathmandu.

Hiring a taxi for a day tour in Kathmandu will be one of the best ways of visiting world heritage sites such as Swyambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan, and Bhaktapur. You can ask the taxi to drop you at a particular UNESCO heritage site in Kathmandu. Then, you can explore the site and ask for another taxi to go to another place or you can come back to the hotel. If you make the same taxi waiting for you till you complete your visit, they will charge you more money for waiting for you.

Taxi Fares from Thamel to different places in Kathmandu Valley One-way Cost

Thamel – Swyambhunath Temple- 600 Rs

Thamel – Kathmandu Durbar Square  – 400 Rs

Thamel –  Bouddhanath Stupa- 1000 Rs

Thamel – Pashupatinath Temple- 800 Rs

Thamel- Patan- 1500 Rs

Thamel- Bhaktapur-  1500 Rs

Thamel- Nagarkot- 3500 Rs

visit sightseeing 4 points (Pashupatinath temple, Bouddhanath stupa, Monkey Temple, Kathmandu Durbar square 4500Rs.

for the whole day to visit three or four heritage sites in Kathmandu such as Swyambhunath Temple, Bouddhanath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square, we need to pay Rs 4-5 thousand which is equivalent to 40-50 USD.

Also If you Need Any type of Vehicle for your Tour all over Nepal for drop pick up to Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, Jiri, Salleri, Arughat, Ramechap airport, Picnic, wedding ceremonies, and Long Tour in Nepal.

Note: - One taxi can be shared by 1-3 people.

Privet Car Can Be 1 to 3 Person.

 Jeep  Can Be  1 to 6 Person.

Toyota Hiace Can Be 13 to 15 Person.

Coster Bus Can Be 20 to 24 Person

Delux Bus Can Be 30 to 34 Person.

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