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How to get fromKathmandu to Kailasby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Kailas by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Take the taxi from Surkhet (SKH) to Kailastaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $155–450

  2. Drive  712.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Kailascar car 712.2 km
    12h 29m
    $85–123

  3. Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane plane KTM - KEP
    2. Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Kailascar car
    7h 7m
    $195–382

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 544.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Kailas, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Kailas. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then take the taxi to Kailas. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Kailas in around 12h 29m.

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