Tourists planning to join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours would find that there is convenient transportation in Kathmandu. All the vehicles in Nepal would drive on the left while the vehicles in Tibet would drive on the right. Most of the drivers in Kathmandu could speak a little English and tourists could always do some easy communication with them.
Tourists spending few days in Kathmandu before join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours would find that Kathmandu City is not so big since you could walk across the city in an hour. Most of the hotels and guesthouses provide bicycle renting service and younger tourists could rent a bicycle to ramble around the city. Generally, it only takes 150-250 NPR to rent a very new bicycle for one day. Tour the city with a bicycle will make your schedule more flexible.
There are a lot of tricycles decorated with typical Nepali items in Kathmandu. It played important role in the tourism industry of Kathmandu City since the local drivers are always glad to introduce the stories of the attractions to their passengers. Tourists join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours are highly advised to set the price with the drivers before getting on the tricycle so as to avoid unnecessary problems. There are always tricycles waiting outside the scenic spots and tourists could always get them easily and conveniently.
Tourists willing to join the Kathmandu to Lhasa tours and planning to spend some time in Kathmandu should note that there is only a small number of taxies in Kathmandu are equipped with a taximeter. Hence, tourists are strongly suggested to set the price with the driver in advance. Generally, it takes about 800 NPR to ramble in Kathmandu City half a day. It takes about 2500 NPR to get to Pokara or Chitwan from Kathmandu by taxi.
Tourists should also realize that it is hard to get a taxi after 23:00 in Kathmandu. It takes only about 100 NPR to transfer between scenic spots in Kathmandu City and it would not spend more than 200 NPR to transfer between Kathmandu City and the international airport. Tourists willing to make a visit to the scenic spots around Kathmandu City could also choose the shuttle bus which generally takes 200-1000 NPR according to the distance.