Tourist coaches & private hire
Daily AC tourist buses Kathmandu–Pokhara and Kathmandu–Chitwan, plus private car, jeep, van, microbus, and coach rental from our Thamel desk.
Overland travel
World Touch is not only treks and tours — we run and book the road days that connect them. Daily tourist coaches leave Kathmandu in the morning for Pokhara on the Prithvi Highway and for Chitwan (Sauraha) on the Terai highway, with reserved AC seats, sofa-style reclining chairs, and a water bottle when you board.
Pokhara is the lake city and trek gateway most guests know: about 200 km, 7–8 hours beside the Trishuli with meal stops. Chitwan is the jungle contrast — roughly 5–6 hours to Sauraha for safari lodges, often booked after a trek or as part of a Kathmandu–Pokhara–Chitwan loop.
We also arrange rental vehicles with driver from Kathmandu: cars for city and valley days, jeeps for ridge roads and park transfers, vans and microbuses for families and small groups, and full tourist-bus charter when you need a private coach. Tell us dates, passengers, and route — we confirm from the desk, not a random broker on the street.
Everything is booked through the same Thamel team that handles your trek permits and tour guides, so bus seats, Chitwan transfers, and hire vehicles can sit on one itinerary.
Daily AC tourist coach on the Prithvi Highway · About 200 km · 7–8 hours typical, including meal stops
| Direction | Departs | Arrives | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu → Pokhara | 7:00 | 14:30–15:30 | Thamel hotel area, from 6:15 |
| Kathmandu → Pokhara | 7:30 | 15:00–16:00 | Tourist bus park, walk-in |
| Kathmandu → Pokhara | 8:00 | 15:30–16:30 | Selected coaches, hotel pickup |
| Pokhara → Kathmandu | 7:00 | 14:30–15:30 | Lakeside tourist bus park |
| Pokhara → Kathmandu | 7:30 | 15:00–16:00 | Hotel pickup where available |
| Pokhara → Kathmandu | 8:00 | 15:30–16:30 | Lakeside tourist bus park |
Tourist bus to the jungle — safari and lodge transfers · About 160 km to Sauraha area · 5–6 hours typical, including a meal stop
| Direction | Departs | Arrives | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathmandu → Chitwan | 7:00 | 12:30–13:30 | Thamel hotel area, from 6:15 |
| Kathmandu → Chitwan | 7:30 | 13:00–14:00 | Tourist bus park, walk-in |
| Chitwan → Kathmandu | 7:00 | 12:30–13:30 | Sauraha lodge / bus park |
| Chitwan → Kathmandu | 7:30 | 13:00–14:00 | Sauraha lodge / bus park |
Private hire from Kathmandu — quoted per route or day. Tell us passengers, luggage, and whether you need Pokhara, Chitwan, valley sightseeing, or a multi-day loop.
Sedans and compact cars for Kathmandu valley sightseeing, airport runs, and short transfers — ideal for 1–3 guests with light luggage.
4WD jeeps for Chitwan lodge transfers, ridge viewpoints, and rougher hill roads where a low car is not the right tool.
Comfort vans for families and small teams — Pokhara transfers, group airport pickup, or a private valley day without a full coach.
Full-size marked tourist coaches for large groups, agency blocks, or custom loops — same AC sofa-seat standard as our daily departures.
Our standard intercity service for Pokhara and Chitwan: air-conditioning, sofa-style reclining seats, bottled water on boarding, and reserved seating.
Whether you are watching the Trishuli gorge open toward Pokhara or dropping from the hills into warm Terai air for Chitwan, these are full travel days — best with a window seat, realistic timing, and a crew that knows the stops. More photos in the gallery.
Reserve by WhatsApp, email, or the contact form. Same-day bus seats are sometimes available before 6:00 if the coach is not full. Rental vehicles need advance notice for availability.
Pay at our Thamel desk, by bank transfer, or in cash on boarding for confirmed bus bookings. Vehicle hire is quoted per day or route — we confirm before you travel.
Bus seat changes are free up to 24 hours before departure when we can resell the place. Rental cancellations depend on how close to the start date — we state this clearly when you book.
One trek duffel and one cabin bag is the usual allowance on tourist buses. Charter and van luggage limits depend on vehicle size — ask when you book.
Carry your passport. Crews may note names against the manifest on tourist coaches.
Plan on 7 to 8 hours, including breakfast and lunch stops. Landslides or traffic near Mugling can make it longer.
Yes. Morning tourist coaches run toward Sauraha (Chitwan) in about 5 to 6 hours with a meal stop. Book both directions through our desk.
Many guests bus Kathmandu–Pokhara for a trek or lake stay, then continue to Chitwan by road or book our multi-day tour. We help sequence dates and seats.
Car, jeep, van, microbus, and full tourist-bus charter with driver — for valley days, park transfers, or private group loops. We quote based on route and season.
Reserved seat, AC cabin, sofa-style seating, and a water bottle on boarding. Meals are at highway stops — you pay locally.
Thamel hotels are covered on many morning Kathmandu departures. Outside Thamel, ask us — we will say clearly if you need to reach the bus park.
Do not count on it. Mobile data works on much of the highway and drops in the gorges.
Pokhara bus, Chitwan bus, or rental car, jeep, van, microbus, or coach — tell us dates and pickup from Thamel.