The short answer
If you land early, arrange an airport pickup and an early hotel check-in or a day room, so you can rest before sightseeing. For transfer or short stays, a one-day Kathmandu or Pokhara tour uses the time well. Always allow buffer before an onward flight.
Tell your operator your flight number so the driver can track delays.
Key facts
- Pickup
- Airport driver
- Rest
- Early check-in or day room
- Short stay
- One-day city tour
- Buffer
- Before onward flight
How it works
- Share flight infoNumber and time.
- Book early check-inOr day room.
- Rest firstA few hours.
- Do a short tourHalf day.
- Keep bufferFor onward flight.
Insider tip
Share your flight details so the driver can track delays.
Avoid this
Do not plan a full day of sightseeing straight after a red-eye.
Related questions
Can I leave luggage?
Yes; see luggage.
Is one-day Kathmandu enough?
For highlights, yes.
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