Transport in Nepal |
In Nepal link sided movement, also is required some time to be reconstructed. Pedestrians also go on a sidewalk left-hand side. At transition of roads in the beginning it is necessary to look to the right, and then on the left. First time, it it is desirable to make to an exit on проезжую a part. As rules are observed rather conditionally, the car can appear from any party. As a rule, rent cost includes cost of services of the driver. At independent purchase, the price for one day will make not less than 40 USD + gasoline (approximately 0.6$ for litre). The Car lease without the driver is possible, but demands entering of the big pledge and "east" skills of driving. Also, it is necessary to clear all nuances with the insurance if that is offered. In individual rounds of movement on the country are organised by automobile cars with the driver. Group - by the bus.
By air
In territory of Nepal 44 airports are located. Some are calculated on work during a season of rains and any weather, and some are opened only during a favorable season and only for small, capable sits down and to fly up literally with пятачка planes. Flights are carried out by state company Royal Nepal Airlines (RNAC) and private airlines. Flight cost is identical, and the companies are distinguished, first of all, by service.
As during a high season the number of potential passengers exceeds number of places in planes, even in the presence of the ticket it is desirable to confirm in addition the intention to make flight 1-2 days prior to a start that your name casually has not dropped out of the list. Nepalese airlines make "Flight in Mountains" (Mountain flight). As a rule, early in the morning, when visibility is maximum, you make dizzy flight over the snow-covered Himalayas, among the highest tops on the Earth. "In Mountains" by the small plane or flight by a balloon, it is possible to include flight in the round program in Moscow.
Long-distance flights
The basic means of transportation on the country are buses and private cars "privat car". Bus routes connect the majority of settlements of Nepal. Besides public with which aboriginals travel, is so-called Turist Coach, - more comfortable buses, some of which are supplied by the conditioner. On long routes there are both day, and night flights. Many private companies carry out flights only on the most popular directions. During a tourist season tickets are desirable for reserving in advance.
Usual, not tourist buses, go even more slowly, stopping on substations. A trip on 20 km. Can occupy about one hour. Also it is necessary to mention such means of transportation, as a unique branch line in Nepal. It passes in area of southwest border of Nepal, from settlement Lewri, through Janakpur in city Jayanagar (India). To foreign tourists to cross by rail border it is not authorised. Sources of the information on this road practically are not present, therefore any information would be also to us is useful.
Intracity transport
For movement on a valley of Katmandu there is a weight of various variants: a taxi, motor-rickshaws, велорикши, fixed-route taxis, buses and trolley buses. In other cities a variety is not so great, but tariffs and instructions for use are approximately identical.
The public transport not so approaches the tourists saving time. Therefore, we suggest to spend acquaintance to it at will, during independent studying of Katmandu (depending on the program, it from one about several days). If you in the east for the first time, necessarily sweep on велорикше.
The taxi is very convenient and, to the Russian measures, an inexpensive type of transport for trips not only on a city, but also in suburbs. Means of transportation are, basically, small and brisk machines Suzuki Marutti or old, and also more capacious Тойоты. Appears Hundai Accent and Daewoo Nexia More and more. 7 rupees cost planting, and 2 rupees for each 200 metres. The night tariff for 50 % is more expensive, and operates from 8-9 evenings till 6 mornings. On strange coincidence of circumstances, for 15 minutes prior to the beginning of the night tariff, gasoline simultaneously comes to an end or there is a breakage of the counter at many таксомоторов. At planting the taxi driver can suggest to pay the fixed sum. Fondly to hope, that this he wishes you to do much good. On this case, it is desirable to represent trip cost approximately at least. If there are doubts simply speak "on the counter" (by meeter), as well as it is necessary in a taxi. Usually, passengers take in the beginning places on a back seat, and process of the auction and the contract on a fare then begins.
Motor-rickshaws represent three-wheeled motor scooters, малокомфортные and fine smoking. Perhaps, unique advantage before a taxi, - lower price. About 2 rupees at planting and 6 for kilometre, but as a rule, the price is defined by the arrangement. Necessarily make it prior to the beginning of a trip. The auction is very pertinent.
Велорикши. In Katmandu are used only as the local transport functioning, by the way to tell, basically to please to tourists. Stand more expensively a taxi and motor-rickshaws. In country towns can be a movement principal view, and under more reasonable price.
Fixed-route taxis
The minibuses similar on capacity to ours Газелям. A payment fixed, a route too. Stops on demand in any place. Other version - Tempo. The three-wheeled car working on gas (ecology!). Is less comfortable, especially when besides you in a body appear 11 more person. Thank God, what not European комплекции. Allows quickly and cheaply (4-10 rupees) to move on the big distances on a city and even for its limits. To inform the driver on the intention to leave, simply knock few times about an iron covering of a roof. At the stop leave and pay off with the driver.
Buses and trolley buses
The cheapest (4 rupees), but also the slowest kind of a municipal transportation. Are served by the conductor which problems, besides gathering of money, include also placing of passengers in the bus. If your growth for any reason exceeds 1м 70см, necessarily take advantage "сафари-гонками-на-слонах-в-городских-джунглях" under the name "the city bus", worthy inclusions in all without an exception tourist programs. The most advanced is the variant when all occurs on a brisk route in a rush hour.
Rent of bicycles and motorcycles
Bicycle or motorcycle rent gives good possibilities for independent survey of local sights.
Approximate cost of rent of a bicycle:
Idle time, one-high-speed from 40 rupees a day
Multihigh-speed, mountain from 150 rupees a day
Before rent, do not forget to check up a technical condition and pressure of air in tyres. As a rule, tools and the pump are not given. If it is planned to leave conducted in the street, take care of that, as well as than it to block.
Approximate cost of rent of a motorcycle:
Idle time, 100 sm3 - from 400 rupees a day
Stylish, 200 sm3 - from 1000 rupees a day
Certainly, plus gasoline and the deposit. Also, there can be restrictions on departure for limits of a valley of Katmandu. Officially, for driving by a motorcycle the international driver's licence is necessary.
