Nepali buses are notorious for many things, but comfort, space and safety are definitely not some of them. If, however, you want adventure, you are definitely on the right track. Last October while we were visiting Nagarkot, I spotted a group of European tourists returning to Bhaktapur. The young gentlemen all chose to experience the ride from the roof of the bus. Watching this, my heart was filled with envy because we had chosen a taxi. This year we both realised that taxi's

Friends, our journey is drawing closer, and we thought we’d share some of our practical decisions regarding the trip. Today we’ll tackle the subject of expenses. How much should a trip like this cost? What type of expenses should you expect? Just a note regarding this post: It does not include any expenses incurred in coming to Kathmandu or staying there before you leave for the Annapurna Sanctuary. It does not include pocket money, insurance premiums or hiking equipment rent