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Transportation - NEPAL
Transport
Kathmandu has a general lack of street names (except for major roads). In
most cases directions are given relative to the nearest chowk or tole (an
intersection or square, often with a market) or a noteworthy building such
as a temple or restaurant. In the tourist district of Thamel, the
Kathmandu Guest House and Hot Breads bakery are two main landmarks.
It is possible to get across the city by foot, but it is not always a
pleasant walk and one may want to consider a rickshaw for anything more
then wandering around a specific area. Rickshaws are motorized or bicycle
driven. Negotiation on a price is important before you get in. There are
also buses and taxis for longer trips, and can be used for trips in town.
For longer trips and to hire them by the day negotiation with the driver
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