Busses from Kathmandu to Pokhara

OcoeeG · Dec 3rd, 2007, 15:49

I have looked elsewhere but not much luck. SO I thought I would ask the best travel forum in the world where I might find this info. I am looking for a rough bus schedule for the route between Katmandu and Pokhara. I was thinking about going overnight, but then I would not be able to take in the scenery. Does anyone know where I might get a rough schedule. I am sure there are a ton of busses that ply this route. Just looking to get an idea. THanks in advance
Chris

Chintuthewhizkid · Dec 3rd, 2007, 16:04

Chris,

We took a bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu last year (After the ABC trek). There are no set schedules for these busses, but there is atleast one leaving every 30 - 40 minutes. We took a mini-bus and reached Kathmandu in 5 hrs. This one had just one "stop" inbetween - a 15 min break for lunch. We were told there are busses which stop more frequently and consequently a little cheaper. The scenery was'nt exactly breath taking, compared to those we saw on the trail.

machadinha · Dec 3rd, 2007, 16:04

<cross-posted>

Hmm... maybe try http://www.seat61.com/Nepal.htm

Another good resource might be http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...keywordi d=68 . Or just some decent guidebooks.

shashank.aggarwal · Dec 3rd, 2007, 16:24

I don't traveling in night would be a very good option...we I did Kathmandu to Pokhara and back on a bike last November.

It gets too dark after 7 pm for comfort, there are no streetlights, no traffic for miles at a stretch..

karuna · Dec 3rd, 2007, 18:26

Tourist buses leave every morning at between 7 and 8am. Head to Kantipath and you'll see them all lined up. The exception are Greenline, whose buses leave from their office on Tridevi Marg.

HTH.

dhans · Dec 3rd, 2007, 23:08

For a good stopover:

Visit Gorkha, about half way between Pokhara an Kathmandu. A nice plce to relax and do some hiking for a day or two.

Hans

Putty · Dec 4th, 2007, 00:58

Hi there,

Try this link:

http://www.catmando.com/greenline/announc_green.htm

I took the bus in April this year - about $US15 one way (from memory) and stops for lunch at a lovely spot on the way (included in ticket cost).

cheers,
Putty

Dec 3rd, 2007, 15:49	#1
OcoeeG Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Uttarkhand Posts: 49	Busses from Kathmandu to Pokhara I have looked elsewhere but not much luck. SO I thought I would ask the best travel forum in the world where I might find this info. I am looking for a rough bus schedule for the route between Katmandu and Pokhara. I was thinking about going overnight, but then I would not be able to take in the scenery. Does anyone know where I might get a rough schedule. I am sure there are a ton of busses that ply this route. Just looking to get an idea. THanks in advance Chris

Dec 3rd, 2007, 16:04	#3
machadinha Not Your Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: yörp Posts: 10,510	<cross-posted> Hmm... maybe try http://www.seat61.com/Nepal.htm Another good resource might be http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntre...keywordi d=68 . Or just some decent guidebooks. __________________ Reading tips, all picked up at IndiaMike : INDAX's A Comprehensive Guide To India / Dinoj Surendran's Desi Humor / ITHVC on Culture Shock & Travel Health / JetLag Travel Guides For the Undiscerning Traveller / India Travel Links

Dec 3rd, 2007, 16:24	#4
shashank.aggarwal Mr. Badboy :D Join Date: May 2007 Location: ~ Dilli ~ Posts: 5,492	I don't traveling in night would be a very good option...we I did Kathmandu to Pokhara and back on a bike last November. It gets too dark after 7 pm for comfort, there are no streetlights, no traffic for miles at a stretch.. __________________ Travelogue - Around India Random Reviews

Dec 3rd, 2007, 23:08	#6
dhans Uru Buru member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,533	For a good stopover: Visit Gorkha, about half way between Pokhara an Kathmandu. A nice plce to relax and do some hiking for a day or two. Hans __________________ Tips for trips to India with (young) children: India with kids Stories about our travels in India: Journal

Dec 4th, 2007, 00:58	#7
Putty Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 72	Hi there, Try this link: http://www.catmando.com/greenline/announc_green.htm I took the bus in April this year - about $US15 one way (from memory) and stops for lunch at a lovely spot on the way (included in ticket cost). cheers, Putty __________________ "If you can read my mind, then why must I speak?" - Bob Dylan

Dec 3rd, 2007, 16:04	#2
Chintuthewhizkid Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 75	Chris, We took a bus from Pokhara to Kathmandu last year (After the ABC trek). There are no set schedules for these busses, but there is atleast one leaving every 30 - 40 minutes. We took a mini-bus and reached Kathmandu in 5 hrs. This one had just one "stop" inbetween - a 15 min break for lunch. We were told there are busses which stop more frequently and consequently a little cheaper. The scenery was'nt exactly breath taking, compared to those we saw on the trail.

Dec 3rd, 2007, 18:26	#5
karuna The cat's mother Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,702	Tourist buses leave every morning at between 7 and 8am. Head to Kantipath and you'll see them all lined up. The exception are Greenline, whose buses leave from their office on Tridevi Marg. HTH.

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