Hey Guys, is it safe to go Kathmandu...my aunt was saying there's problem going on there at the mo...If so, does it affect tourists? Also, is there any direct buses from Delhi To Kathmandu ? thnx alot....
Haven't heard any unrests going on in Kathmandu. Having said this, the best way to know if it's safe to travel there is to check out government advice from your embassy to find out the general situation there. From experience, even if there is unrest in Kathmandu, this will unlikely affecter the tourist areas and sights. To your other question...Yes, there are direct buses from Delhi to Kathmandu, which eave from Manju Ka Tilla in the early afternoons. The other transportation option would be the train which will be much more comfortable. You can get a train from Delhi to Gorakhpur, then a bus or taxi from there to the border at Sunauli, and a bus from there to Kathmandu (or Pokhara).
Now..tourist are safe to travel In Nepal... there is direct buses are also available from India to Nepal...
best to fly to Kathmandu the bus is cheap but for convenience I suggest catching a flight from Delhi to Kathmandu. Flying is the quickest and easiest way to get there and since many different airlines (i.e. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet Lite, Spice Jet, etc) service this route you will find low cost flights. You can expect to pay around 4,100 rupees (~$90).
I also second flying...anybody planning to use the bus needs to know that the trip will take no less than 2 days and in the process you will waste a lot of time. Also, buses are very uncomfortable and bathroom/food stops will be in unlikable places.