Daytrip is a private car service platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
Daytrip offers private door-to-door transfers with optional sightseeing stops, hourly driver hire, and curated day trips β all with local English-speaking drivers and operating across 130+ countries. You can also book on our Daytrip app, which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The cancellation policy may vary depending on your trip. The cancellation conditions available for your booking will always be shown before confirming your trip. Depending on eligibility, Daytrip offers different cancellation options:
Non-refundable: If your trip is canceled after confirmation, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Standard: If your trip is canceled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Flexible: If your trip is canceled at least 1 hour before the scheduled departure time, the amount paid will be refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before departure are not eligible for a refund.
Trips booked less than 24 hours before departure may not be eligible for free cancellation unless stated otherwise during the booking process.
Yes! Book a private, door-to-door airport transfer with a local English-speaking driver. Enjoy fixed and transparent pricing, no hidden fees, and the option to pay in advance without the hassle of exchanging cash at a foreign airport.
You will receive the vehicle that best fits the number of travelers in your group, ranging from a sedan to a van for groups of up to 7. Depending where you travel, you can book anything from a sedan comparable to a Toyota Corolla to a Mercedes V-Class to a Classic Cuban Car. While the exact model may vary, we always ensure that the vehicle provided meets your needs in terms of safety, reliability, and comfort. You may be upgraded to a larger vehicle class free of charge depending on availability. Since our largest vehicle seats 7, for groups larger a combination of vehicles will be used. We will send you the exact vehicle details a few days before your trip.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.
Pokhara is approximately 200 km (124 miles) from Kathmandu. The journey takes roughly 5 to 7 hours by road depending on traffic and road conditions in the hills. A private transfer with Daytrip turns that drive into an experience rather than an ordeal β your driver knows the route, handles all the navigation, and you can stop at scenic viewpoints along the Prithvi Highway without any of the stress of renting and driving yourself on Nepal's mountain roads.
A well-planned day is enough to hit the essential highlights. The key is having a driver who can move you efficiently between sites β Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, and Swayambhunath are spread across the valley, and without private transport you lose a significant portion of your day to finding taxis and negotiating fares. With a dedicated driver waiting for you at each stop, you control the pace and can linger where it matters most.
The city's roads are congested, unmarked, and can be genuinely confusing β even for experienced travelers. Local taxis often lack meters or reliable routing, and navigating between heritage sites scattered across the valley on public transport takes substantial time and local knowledge. A Daytrip driver meets you at your pickup point, knows the most efficient routes, and lets you focus entirely on the experience rather than the logistics.
Kathmandu packs an extraordinary amount into a compact area. The UNESCO-listed Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu sites in the world, sits alongside the Buddhist stupa of Boudhanath β one of the largest in Asia. The medieval Durbar Squares of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur offer centuries-old temples and palace courtyards. Add the hilltop monkey temple of Swayambhunath and a walk through the narrow lanes of Thamel, and a single day is genuinely full from start to finish.
Bhaktapur is a remarkably preserved medieval city about 13 km (8 miles) east of central Kathmandu, often described as the finest example of Newari culture and architecture in the valley. Its Durbar Square, 55-Window Palace, and pottery squares feel like stepping back several centuries. If your schedule allows, routing through Bhaktapur on a transfer β or dedicating part of a day there β adds a dimension to the Kathmandu Valley that most travelers say was the highlight of their time in Nepal.
Kathmandu is where ancient Himalayan culture, living religion, and daily life collide in a way that exists nowhere else on earth. This is not a museum city β the temples are active, the rituals are real, and the atmosphere is genuinely alive. It holds seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites within the Kathmandu Valley alone. Whether you are arriving from or heading toward Pokhara, Chitwan, or the trekking trails, Kathmandu rewards those who give it proper attention rather than treating it as a transit stop.
