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youpie
6th October 2008, 01:17 AM
Hey guys, this is a great forum. Lots of useful info here. I've never been to Nepal, but really looking forward to it. I'm going to be in the country for about 15 days, and I plan to hike Annapurna Sanctuary and be back in Kathmandu in time for my flight out.

Estimated time for this trek is between 10-12 days, but I'd like to get do some sightseeing in Kathmandu before I leave, so I'm a little pressed for time. Does anyone know how long the busride takes to Pokhara and what time of day it leaves? Is it possible to land in Kathmandu and take a bus the same afternoon? This would save me another day of travelling :)

webmaster
6th October 2008, 05:58 AM
That would put you ona "night bus," which is the most dangerous form of transport in Nepal. Better to take "Tourist bus" the following morning or spend the money to fly to Pokhara and save the hassle of dealing with strikes or roadblocks.