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No Problem
The queue (Sometimes 2 lines) on the left of the arrival hall are for those applying for visa’s on arrival, so therefore avoid these lines and head to one of the other desks.

Costs of guides should be fairly standard – The going rate is around about $25 per day for a Government Licenced Guide and around about $20 per day for a Porter/Guide – These prices include their own food and accommodation but not their transportation to the trail heads (and back) nor their tips – It will also be worthwhile making sure that he has insurance because if not, you are responsible if he has an accident / illness and needs medical care

Good Luck
Rob

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Great, thanks Rob, much appreciated. Just trying to get through the airport as quick as possible as we've only a half day in KTM before heading to Pokhara. That's a good point re insurance actually, I'll need to check that with him once he is back in contact.

Thanks again, really looking forward to this trip, Nepal has been on the visit list for a long time.

Chubby

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No Problem Chubby – Pleased to be of help

I have written up a walkthrough of arriving at Kathmandu Tribuvan Airport in the Transportation Tips in the link in my tag-line – It might also help ;-)

Good Luck
Rob

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don't get your hopes up about anything to do with airport being quick
and when you leave allow plenty of time plus more

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Hi

The time it takes to get through the airport might depend on factors you have no control of. If your flight arrives shortly after another there could be already be a long unavoidable queue at immigration and a long wait for hold luggage.

It is worth following Rob's tips and to get to the immigration hall as quickly as possible so you are ahead of those on your flight. I was through in 10 minutes on my last trip (but had to wait 24 hours for luggage).

scoodly