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How to get fromNepal to Shangri-Laby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nepal to Shangri-La by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane KTM - DIG
    10h 26m
    ¥1,680–3,740

  2. Fly from Janakpur Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane JKR - DIG
    10h 2m
    ¥1,228–3,531

  3. Drive, bus

    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
    2d 8h
    ¥1,502–1,950

  4. Fly from Bharatpur Airport

    1. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane BHR - DIG
    11h 7m
    ¥1,307–3,760

  5. Fly from Pokhara Airport

    1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG)plane plane PKR - DIG
    9h 50m
    ¥1,967–6,079

  6. Drive, bus via Dhulikhel

    1. Drive from Dhulikhel 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
    2d 13h
    ¥1,525–2,027

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,420.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 26m

What companies run services between Nepal and Shangri-La, China?

Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) 4 times a day.

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