Thanks for the prompt. I’ve just updated the post, you can book your tickets online, so I’ve included the link in the post.

The weathershould be pleasant, so a day trip to see the views would be good. I think it depends on how you travel. If I were to go in the micobus, i would want to be sat near the front (not the back which could be quite bouncy, but I would also want to be in the middle of the bigger bus. I would see what seats you could get, my preference would be the 0730 microbus, but that’s because I really don’t like getting up in the middle of the night to get a bus, however, it would depend on the seat that you can get. Good luck!

Thanks for such a quick response!

Hi Rhian – no, you don’t need to prebook – we did exactly the same – rocked up, found a bus and left. We had considered staying a night in Kakarvitta and travelling during the day, but decided to set off on the mid afternoon bus. Just make sure you get on the bus, when you’re picking your seat – make sure it reclines (if you like that) and that the one in front doesn’t recline onto your knees!! Good luck and enjoy Nepal! Sarah

Hi Sarah, thanks for such a great, detailed article. I’m going to be making this journey in a few days and just want to make sure that it’s not something I’ll need to be in advance? I’m on quite a strict timetable for the journey because of my upcoming trek.
Thanks again!

Buses from Kakarvitta to Kathmandu leave at either mid afternoon (3pm ish) or EARLY in the morning – around 3am. You may be able to find a microbus, but you would have to negotiate the rates and buy all the seats! Good luck!