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How to get fromShangri-La to Mount Everestby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Mount Everest by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane DIG - KTM
    2. Walk from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    12h 26m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Walk from Zhangmu to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    41h 50m

  3. Fly to Tumlingtar, travel

    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane plane DIG - TMI
    2. Walk from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    16h 27m

  4. Fly to Xigaze, travel

    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Xigaze (DDR)plane plane DIG - DDR
    2. Walk from Xigaze (DDR) to Mount Everestunknown unknown
    12h 25m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,571.8 km
  • Duration: 12h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Shangri-La to Mount Everest. However, you can take the taxi to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), then travel to Mount Everest. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La County to Mount Everest via Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 41h 50m.

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