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How to get fromShangri-La to Nepalby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shangri-La to Nepal by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane DIG - KTM
    8h 33m
    $244–605

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    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. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 8h
    $210–283

  3. Bus, drive via Dhulikhel

    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. Drive from Zhangmu to Dhulikhelcar car
    2d 12h
    $221–294

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,422.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

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

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Lucky Air Co. Ltd. fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) twice daily.

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