Nepal is landlocked; India covers the southern, eastern, and western parts, and China covers the northern part. So, apart from seaway transportation, you can find all other means of transportation in Nepal. The country is almost filled with high mountains, rugged terrain, high hills, and diverse geographical structures. The transportation system here in Nepal is interesting. Usually, the lower land of Nepal is more connected to roadways. The hills and mountain regions are partially connected with roads and partially associated with airways. The most used means of transportation in Nepal are.
Public Vehicles
Public vehicles in Nepal are not luxurious and well-maintained, though you will get more facilities if you drive long-route buses. However, these are the cheapest and most amazing modes of travel where you will feel the local authentic vibes. Sometimes, it’s impossible to get a seat on local buses as you’ve to travel by standing in the middle of the bus. These local vehicles include long-route buses, city buses, and Hiace.
Tourist Vehicles
These vehicles are more comfortable, luxurious, and well-maintained than public vehicles. The seats are guaranteed for all the passengers, and they do not bring extra people. These vehicles are more significant and broader, making them more comfortable to sit in. The tourist vehicles include Tourist buses, Hiace, Car, and Van. These vehicles are a little more expensive than public vehicles, but tourist vehicles are much more comfortable.
Private Vehicles
You can also hire/rent private vehicles in Nepal. If you have customized trips to Nepal, we can manage the transportation according to your needs. Private jeeps, cars, and motorcycles are the popular mode of private transportation in Nepal. These are more luxurious, well-maintained, clean, and in good condition. They are expensive compared to public and tourist vehicles. While travelling in Nepal, you can see more private vehicles like bikes and cars on the road.
Tempo, Rickshaw
For the short trip, and within the specificity, you can use Tempo and Rickshaw as well. For the city excursion and city tour in any specific city, these might be the best choice for a new experience. In the street of Thamel, you can see so many Rickshaws. They are cheap and easily available on nearby streets.
Air Transportation
Air transportation in Nepal is quite popular, as numerous airlines operate domestic flights nationwide. Another good part of air transportation is you can experience a bird’s eye view of the diverse landscapes of Nepal. Plane lands, valleys, hills, and mountains can be seen from a single flight within aspecificn minute of flight. The local flights typically fly for big cities like Pokhara, Chitwan, Nepaljung, Dhangadi, Jhapa, Biratnagar, etc. Buddha Air, Yeti Air, Simrik Air, Guna Air, Nepal Airlines, and Shree Airlines are in these cities. These airlines typically have 70-80 seater ATR aircraft. Besides these, in mountainous regions like Luka, Jomsom, Dolpa, Rara, and other parts of the hillyarean, the flights are operated by Tara Air, Sita Air, Summit Air, and Nepal Airlines. There, you can find small twin aircraft with 15-20 seats. Flying in these aircraft would be the most dramatic flight of your life. Helicopter services are available as well. They are pretty expensive in terms of all means of transportation in Nepal, but they are one of the most memorable adventures of your lifetime.