The short answer
About 140 km, 4 to 5 hours by road, via the Prithvi Highway turn at Dumre and a steep climb. From Pokhara about 3 hours.
Key facts
- From Kathmandu
- 4 to 5 hours
- From Pokhara
- About 3 hours
- Best way
- Private car
How it works
- Take the Prithvi Highway westFollow it past Mugling to Dumre, roughly 140 km from Kathmandu, 4 to 5 hours with stops.
- Turn up at DumreA steep 8 km road climbs to the bazaar. Vehicles stop at the edge of the car-free zone.
- Leave luggage with the hotelPorters or hotel staff can carry bags the last stretch.
Insider tip
Combine it with a Pokhara road trip rather than a separate outing.
Avoid this
Do not rely on a late bus up the hill.
Related questions
Can I go by tourist bus?
Tourist buses on the Pokhara route usually do not stop at Dumre. A private car is simplest.
What about from Pokhara?
Roughly three hours. It makes a nice stop on the way to Kathmandu.
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