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How to get fromKathmandu to Thubten Cholingby plane, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Thubten Choling by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)plane plane KTM - PPL
    2h 36m
    $176–343

  2. Bus, drive via Balkhu

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Balkhu to Dhulikhelbus bus
    2. Drive from Dhulikhel to Thubten Cholingcar car
    6h 52m
    $28–41

  3. Drive 238.8 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Thubten Cholingcar car 238.8 km
    5h 6m
    $31–45

  4. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Khoteshwor to Dhulikhelbus bus
    2. Drive from Dhulikhel to Thubten Cholingcar car
    6h 27m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 142.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Thubten Choling, Nepal?

Nepal Airlines flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL) 3 times a week.

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