Nepal

For most travellers, Nepal begins at Tribhuvan International Airport on the eastern side of Kathmandu. The ride to Thamel or Patan is not long, but traffic and the crowd of drivers at arrivals can be tiring after a long journey. A Tribhuvan Airport transfer takes you straight to your hotel, and an airport transfer back for your departure flight is just as easy to arrange. Book a private transfer on Tranigo: compare vehicles and local providers, and pay the price you see when you book.

The Kathmandu Valley holds seven UNESCO-listed monument zones within easy reach of each other: the old royal squares of Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the great stupas of Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, and the temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. Day trips to Nagarkot on the valley rim offer Himalayan views at sunrise when the sky is clear, and early-morning mountain flights from Kathmandu fly along the range towards Everest. Pokhara, on a lake below the Annapurnas, and Chitwan National Park make good longer trips.

At Pashupatinath, Boudhanath or Bhaktapur’s Durbar Square, a local guide explains the Hindu and Buddhist traditions around you and the meaning of the carvings, shrines and rituals. Use the Guides tab in the search above to look for a private guide, or write to us on WhatsApp.