There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Rara Lake by plane or car
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Fly to Surkhet, drive
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH)plane KTM - SKH
- Drive from Surkhet (SKH) to Rara Lakecar
9h 34m$75–358Drive 829 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Rara Lakecar 829 km
16h 26m$106–153Fly to Nepalgunj Airport, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Nepalgunj Airport (KEP)plane KTM - KEP
- Drive from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Rara Lakecar
11h 7m$202–245
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Surkhet (SKH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Rara Lake is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 16h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Rara Lake is to fly and drive which takes 9h 34m and costs $75 - $360.
The distance between Kathmandu and Rara Lake is 655 km. The road distance is 829 km.
It takes approximately 9h 34m to get from Kathmandu to Rara Lake, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Rara Lake is 829 km. It takes approximately 16h 26m to drive from Kathmandu to Rara Lake.
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 26m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Surkhet
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Nepalgunj Airport via Pokhara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–390
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