Transportation

1. काठमाडौं कसरी जाने?

   Kaath-maan-dou ka-sa-ri jaa-ne?

   How do I get to Kathmandu?

   Usage

   Asking how to get somewhere. Replace "काठमाडौं" with any destination.

   Grammar Note

   "जाने?" is a colloquial question form meaning "how to go?" "कसरी जाने?" is versatile for any destination.

2. ट्याक्सी कति पर्छ?

   Tyaak-si ka-ti par-chha?

   How much is a taxi?

   Usage

   In Kathmandu, insist on the meter: "मिटर लगाउनुहोस्" (Please use the meter).

   Grammar Note

   "पर्नु" means "to cost" or "to take (time/money)." "कति पर्छ?" works for shopping and transport.

3. बस कहाँ छ?

   Bas ka-haan chha?

   Where is the bus?

   Usage

   Nepal has extensive local bus routes. Long-distance buses to Pokhara and Lumbini are also available.

   Grammar Note

   "कहाँ छ?" is the basic "where is?" phrase. "बसपार्क कहाँ छ?" (Where is the bus terminal?)

4. यो बस पोखरा जान्छ?

   Yo bas po-kha-ra jaan-chha?

   Does this bus go to Pokhara?

   Usage

   Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 7–8 hours. Pokhara is the base for Annapurna trekking.

   Grammar Note

   "जान्छ?" with rising intonation means "does it go?" Compare "जान्छु" (I go).

5. विमानस्थल जानु छ

   Vi-maan-sthal jaa-nu chha

   I need to go to the airport

   Usage

   Used when heading to Tribhuvan International Airport (Kathmandu). Also works for mountain airstrips.

   Grammar Note

   "〜जानु छ" means "need to go." Replacing "छ" with "पर्छ" strengthens it: "must go."

6. यहाँ रोक्नुहोस्

   Ya-haan rok-nu-hos

   Please stop here

   Usage

   Used to stop a taxi or bus. "अलिकति अगाडि" (a little further) can be added.

   Grammar Note

   Polite imperative of "रोक्नु" (to stop). Slightly less formal: "रोक्नुस्."

7. लुक्ला जाने जहाज कति बजे छुट्छ?

   Luk-la jaa-ne ja-haaj ka-ti ba-je chhut-chha?

   What time does the flight to Lukla depart?

   Usage

   Lukla is the gateway airport for Everest Base Camp trekking. Flights are often weather-dependent — always confirm.

   Grammar Note

   "कति बजे" is the time question "at what time." "बजे" marks clock time.

8. टिकट कहाँ किन्ने?

   Ti-kat ka-haan kin-ne?

   Where do I buy a ticket?

   Usage

   For buying bus tickets or entry tickets. Useful at Kathmandu bus terminals and tourist bus stops.

   Grammar Note

   "किन्ने" is a colloquial question form of "किन्नु" (to buy). Same meaning as "टिकट किन्न कहाँ जाने?"

9. यो बाटो सही हो?

   Yo baa-to sa-hi ho?

   Is this the right path?

   Usage

   Essential for confirming the trail while trekking. Nepali trekking routes have many forks.

   Grammar Note

   "सही हो?" is a confirmation question. Same as Hindi "sahi." Can be extended: "Does this path lead to EBC?"

10. कति समय लाग्छ?

    Ka-ti sa-may laag-chha?

    How long does it take?

    Usage

    Very useful for checking trekking stages or travel times. "बेसक्याम्पसम्म कति समय लाग्छ?" (How long to base camp?)

    Grammar Note

    "लाग्नु" is the key verb for "to take/cost." Answer: "दुई घण्टा लाग्छ" (it takes two hours).

11. सामान राख्न मिल्छ?

    Saa-maan raakh-na mil-chha?

    Can I store my luggage?

    Usage

    Used when leaving heavy bags at a lodge before a summit push or side trip during trekking.

    Grammar Note

    "मिल्नु" means "to be possible/allowed." "मिल्छ?" is a versatile permission request.

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