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How to get fromKathmandu to Shuklagandakiby plane, bus, night bus, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Shuklagandaki by plane, bus, night bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)plane plane KTM - PKR
    2h 8m
    $121–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Pokharabus bus
    9h 24m
    $22–25

  3. Night bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Gongabu Bus Park,Kathmandu to Pokharanightbus night bus
    8h 24m
    $25–30

  4. Bus, taxi via Makaising

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Manakamanabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Manakamana to Shuklagandakitaxi taxi
    2h
    $57–72

  5. Drive  170 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Shuklagandakicar car 170 km
    2h 53m
    $22–32

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Shuklagandakitaxi taxi 170 km
    2h 53m
    $120–150

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kawasotibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Shuklagandakitaxi taxi
    4h 40m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights

Calendar119Weekly Planes
Duration24 minAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 180.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

Nova Airline and Buddha Air Ltd fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) hourly. Alternatively, Supreme Tours & Travel operates a bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara once daily. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 9h.

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