The short answer
Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara, then Pokhara to Jomsom for Muktinath. Use road for Ridi from Tansen or Butwal, and fly Kathmandu to Biratnagar for Barahachhetra. A mix of flights and private road transfers keeps the trip within two weeks.
Key facts
- Flights
- Pokhara, Jomsom, Biratnagar
- Road
- Pokhara to Tansen to Ridi
- Time
- 10 to 14 days
- Best
- Private vehicle
How it works
- Start in KathmanduVisit Pashupatinath, rest and sort permits.
- Fly to PokharaThen take a morning flight to Jomsom and a jeep to Muktinath.
- Drive south from PokharaVia Tansen to Ridi, a day of hill driving.
- Travel to Lumbini or ButwalConsider adding Lumbini on the way.
- Fly eastFrom Bhairahawa or Kathmandu to Biratnagar, then a short road leg to Barahachhetra.
Insider tip
A private car with a driver makes the road legs far easier than buses.
Avoid this
Do not book tight same-day connections around Jomsom; weather can delay flights.
Related questions
How many days does the Char Dham need?
Ten to fourteen days at a comfortable pace, including rest days.
Can I do the Char Dham by helicopter?
Parts, such as Muktinath, can be done by helicopter. Ask an operator about charters.
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