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How to get fromKathmandu to Rongbuk Monasteryby plane or unknown

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There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Rongbuk Monastery by plane or unknown

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  1. Fly to Tumlingtar, travel

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane KTM - TMI
    2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown unknown
    4h 5m

  2. Fly to Phaplu Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane KTM - PPL
    2. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Rongbuk Monasteryunknown unknown
    3h 44m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI) flights

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Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 297 km
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Rongbuk Monastery, China?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Rongbuk Monastery. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Tumlingtar (TMI), then travel to Rongbuk Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL), then travel to Rongbuk Monastery.

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