‘Hop on, Hop off bus service’ test ride begins (photos)
In the program for the bus service's operation, the Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, cut the ribbon and sat on the bus himself.
KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with Common Transport, Lalitpur, have launched the Hop on Hop Bus to promote the key heritage locations in Kathmandu Valley.
The Sampada Ghumti Bus Service (Hop on Hop off) trial operation began today to enable convenient access to the world heritage sites of Patan Durbar Square, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Narayanhiti Durbar Museum, Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath, and Swayambhu.
In the program for the bus service’s operation, the Honorable Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation, Sudan Kirati, cut the ribbon and sat on the bus himself.
‘Two buses would run every half hour to 45 minutes in each location.
After providing free service for a few days, the NTB will negotiate a minimal rate,’ he said.
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