NTB launches shuttle bus service between TIA and hotels in Kathmandu

KATHMANDU: Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) has launched a dedicated shuttle-bus service for air passengers between Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) and key hotel areas in Kathmandu to mitigate disruption caused by recent security measures and restrictions on public transport.

NTB, in coordination with the Nepali Army (NA), TIA authorities and the Department of Immigration, is operating the bus service.

Passengers are requested to call the bus contact directly as per their route. Buses will continuously operate on three different routes as specified below.

Route 1

Airport-NAC-Newroad-Durbarmarg-Hotel Yak & Yeti-Thamel
Chowk -Lainchour Chowk-Hotel Shanker-Ambassador- Airport
Bus no.: Ba 1 Pa 950 Driver: Hom Dulal
Contact no.: 9860290451

Route 2

Airport-Gausala-Shifal- Bhagawatibahal-Hilton -Hotel Marriott-Durbarmarg- Hotel Radisson-Hotel Shangrila- Narayan Gopal Chowk-Maharajganj Chowk-Hyatt Regency- Chabahil Chowk-Hotel Dwarika's-Airport
Bus no.: Ba 1 Pa 1536
Driver: Nabaraj Adhikari
Contact no.: 9860901033

Route 3

Airport-Tinkune Chowk-Hotel Everest-Maitighar Chowk- Hotel Himalaya-St. Xavier's School-Hotel Soaltee- Hotel Grand-Airport
Bus no.: Ba1 Pa 1751
Driver: Hasta Tamang
Contact no.: 9843906091

For overall coordination, passengers are requested to contact Madhabi (9801006024). The shuttle bus service is also available for humanitarian assistance as needed.

The initiative aims to ensure safe and reliable transport for both international and domestic visitors as regular services gradually resume.