I want to go to Patan Museum from Thamel. How difficult is it to get a cab in Kathmandu?
There are numerous taxi companies. All kinds of cars/cabs are available in Kathmandu. All cabs have black license plates with white numbers. Most cabs also have a sign on them that says “taxi”. Though quite expensive by local standards, many visitors to Nepal may find a taxi ride in Kathmandu fairly manageable at about $0.20 per km. Though tipping is not necessary while riding taxis, a tip of about 10 percent of the total fare will be greatly appreciated. For a slightly lower cost, you can also hire metered three-wheeler scooter cabs called tempos. They are black in color. These are not as comfortable as proper taxis and are notorious as one of the main sources of sound and air-pollution in Kathmandu. I want to use the local bus system. Local buses in general are too crowded and slow. However, compared to taxis, they are very cheap. Even the longest bus ride within the three valley cities of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan will not cost you more than Rs5 (approx. $0.10). You normally pa
