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How to get fromKathmandu to Rara Lakeby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Rara Lake by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Surkhet, drive

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane plane KTM - SKH
    2. Drive from Surkhet (SKH) to Rara Lakecar car
    9h 14m
    $75–351

  2. Drive  822.7 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Rara Lakecar car 822.7 km
    16h 24m
    $98–142

  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 Rara Lakecar car
    11h 2m
    $207–402

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 654.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Rara Lake, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Rara Lake. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Surkhet (SKH), then drive to Rara Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Rara Lake in around 16h 24m.

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