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How to get fromKathmandu to Tiger Leaping Gorgeby plane, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Tiger Leaping Gorge by plane, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KTM - DIG
    2. Take the taxi from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi taxi
    11h 33m
    ¥1,520–4,412

  2. Fly to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG)plane plane KTM - LJG
    2. Take the taxi from Lijiang Blue Sky Hotel to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi taxi
    10h 42m
    ¥969–3,867

  3. Drive, bus, taxi

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Shangri-La County to Tiger Leaping Gorgetaxi taxi
    2d
    ¥1,287–1,600

  4. Drive 2,542.5 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Tiger Leaping Gorgecar car 2,542.5 km
    35h 6m
    ¥2,192–3,165

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,513 km
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Tiger Leaping Gorge, China?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Tiger Leaping Gorge. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG), then take the taxi to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Alternatively, you can drive to Zhangmu, take the bus to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, walk to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, take the bus to Shangri-La County, then take the taxi to Tiger Leaping Gorge.

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