From Kathmandu, Nepal to Bangkok, Thailand - October, 2011

Recommended by other travellers I chose Suraj as my forwarder and was not disappointed. With a very warm welcome and typical Nepal hospitality the whole procedure was a piece of cake. Suraj and his lovely wife Saru know exactly what to do and handle the whole thing in a very professional and straightforward way. I shipped my motorbike during my long trip around the world many times before, but this time it went the smoothest and friendliest way ever.

According to the day you want to ship it will be either Thai Airways or Royal Nepal Airlines. RNA is supposed a bit cheaper, but there is no big difference. RNA flies on mo, wed and fri. I picked a Saturday, so it was Thai Airways for me. Suraj also arranges your personal flight ticket. I flew Royal Nepal Airlines and paid around 600 us$.

After making all the arrangements, next day Suraj comes to your hotel together with his carpenter to measure the bike. 2 days before the flight I went together with the brother of Suraj to the airport and put the bike into the crate. The carpenter will be there and put the crate together.

You'll have to:

- loosen your handlebar
- take off the front wheel
- flatten the tires
- disconnect the battery
- give gasoline to the customs if the tank is too full (I told them that I have only few liters left and it was ok).

The whole procedure took about 3 hours.

The total costs in Nepal were 86,204 Rupies (1,061 us$)based on volumetric weight of 365 kg.

In Thailand you need 1 day to get your bike out of the customs. You'll manage to do everything yourself. Get rid of the touts! People inside the customs area are nice and helpful. At the entrance you get a visitors pass (26 Baht - 84 us cents)and a plan where to go. Just ask your way and next steps to do - you'll be helped don't worry.
Total costs in Thailand: 2'554 Baht - 82.70 us$

Cheers and have fun!
Thierry