The short answer
Including domestic flights makes the price easier to compare and avoids ticket hunting, but it raises the package cost. Flights are worth including on legs that save a long road day, such as Kathmandu to Pokhara, or where road is not practical, such as Lukla or Jomsom.
Ask which airline, which airport and what happens if a flight is cancelled. Weather delays are common on mountain sectors, so check how the operator rebooks.
Key facts
- Worth including
- Lukla, Jomsom, long legs
- Optional
- Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Ask
- Airline, airport, rebooking
- Risk
- Weather delays
How it works
- List the legsWhich need flights.
- Ask the airlineAnd airport.
- Check baggageLimits.
- Ask rebooking rulesCancellations.
- Add buffersFor delays.
When flights are worth including
Flights save time on long legs such as Kathmandu to Pokhara and to mountain airstrips. Including them in a package makes the price clearer.
Check baggage limits and weather policies.
Keeping flexibility
Ask what happens if a flight is delayed or cancelled and who pays for extra nights. Keep a buffer day.
Insider tip
Ask what the plan is if the flight does not go; the answer reveals the operator.
Avoid this
Do not assume a flight price is fixed across seasons.
Related questions
Is it cheaper to buy flights myself?
Sometimes, but package handling reduces hassle.
Is baggage limited?
Yes; see baggage rules.
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