How to get fromKathmandu to Rawalpindiby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Rawalpindi by plane or train

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Fly to Islamabad International Airport
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1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB)plane KTM - ISB
12h 14m
$398–755
Fly to Peshawar International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Peshawar International Airport (PEW)plane KTM - PEW
2. Take the train from Peshawar Cantt to Rawalpinditrain
16h 26m
$566–828

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) flights

40Weekly Planes

10h 49mAverage Duration

$224Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,393.8 km
Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Rawalpindi, Pakistan?

Qatar Airways, Flydubai, and five other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Islamabad International Airport (ISB) every 4 hours.

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Rawalpindi(opens in a new window), Pakistan(opens in a new window)

Rawalpindi is a city in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is the fourth most populous city in Pakistan and third most populous in Punjab according to 2017 Census. Rawalpindi is situated close to Pakistan's capital Islamabad, and the two are jointly known as the "twin cities" because of the social and economic links between them. Rawalpindi is on the Pothohar Plateau, and remained a small town of little importance up until 18th century. The Pothohar region was known for its ancient heritage, for instance in the neighbouring city of Taxila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In 1765, the ruling Gakhars were defeated and the city came under Sikh rule, Rawalpindi from a small regional town became an important city within the Sikh Empire based at Lahore. The city's Babu Mohallah neighbourhood was once home to a community of Jewish traders who had fled Mashhad, Persia, in the 1830s. The city was conquered by the British Raj in 1849, and in the late 19th century became the largest garrison town of the British Indian Army's Northern command as its climate suited the British authorities. Britain's army elevated the city from a small town to the third largest city in Punjab by 1921. Following the partition of British India in 1947, the city became home to the headquarters of the Pakistan Army.

Things to do in Rawalpindi

Jinnah Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinnah Park is an amusement and public park located on Airport Road in the high-security Chaklala Cantonment suburb of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the town's primary amusement park and covers an area of approximately 17 ha. Initial plans for its development began as early as 1995 and it was opened in 2006. It was named after Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder and the first Governor-General of Pakistan. Sculptures of Jinnah and his family name are placed at the park's main entrance.

Jungle World(Opens in a new window)

Jungle World (previously Jungle Kingdom) is an animal theme park and zoological garden located in Ayub National Park, Rawalpindi District, Pakistan. The visitor spot is spread over about 50 acre.

Shakarparian(Opens in a new window)

Shakarparian (; also known as Shakarparian Hills) is a hill and a national park located near the Zero Point Interchange in Islamabad, Pakistan. Pakistan Monument and Pakistan Monument Museum are also located in Shakarparian.

Lake View Park(Opens in a new window)

Lake View Park (also known as Rawal Lake View Point or Rawal Lake Promenade) is a wildlife park, amusement park and adventure park located near Malpur village at the edge of Rawal lake in Islamabad, Pakistan. It runs under the administration of Capital Development Authority.

Places to stay in Rawalpindi

Grace Crown Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Safari Club 1(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Hotel Khursheed Palace(Opens in a new window)

6.0Passable

The Millenial Apartments & Suites Bahria Town(Opens in a new window)

7.9Good