Transport

Getting Around Nepal

Domestic flights, tourist buses, private jeeps and the realities of Nepali roads.

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This guide was last checked on 1 Oct 2026 against Recent Visits editorial . Rules can change; confirm before you travel.

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Distances in Nepal are short on the map and long on the road. Plan with hours, not kilometres.

Domestic flights

Flights link Kathmandu with Pokhara, Bharatpur (Chitwan), Bhairahawa (Lumbini), Lukla and Jomsom among others. Mountain airstrips are weather-dependent and delays of a day or more are common; many Lukla flights now depart from Ramechhap in peak season, a four-hour drive from Kathmandu.

Tourist buses

Comfortable coaches run each morning between Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. Expect 6–9 hours for Kathmandu–Pokhara depending on roadworks.

Private vehicles and jeeps

A car with driver is the most flexible option and affordable when shared. For trailheads such as Syabrubesi or Dharapani, shared or private jeeps are the norm.