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Distances and travel times in Nepal, answered

Road distances, real drive times, border-to-city legs and tourist circuits, with plain advice on buffers.

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RulePlan by hours

NearUnder 2 hr: Bhaktapur, Nagarkot

LongPokhara 6 to 8 hr

BufferAdd 1 to 2 hr

Distances and times 7

Why are distances in Nepal misleading?A short distance on the map can be a long day on the road.
What are the main road distances between Nepal tourist places?Approximate road distances from Kathmandu: Bhaktapur about 15 km, Nagarkot about 30 km, Dhulikhel about 30 km, Gorkha about 140 km, Chitwan (Sauraha)...
How far and how long is Kathmandu to Trishuli?Trishuli Bazaar lies north-west of Kathmandu and is usually reached in about two to three hours by road, around 70 km depending on the route and...
How far is Kushma from Pokhara?Kushma, in the Parbat district, lies north-west of Pokhara and is often reached in about one to one and a half hours by road.
How far is Muktinath from Kathmandu, Pokhara and Jomsom?Muktinath sits far up the Kali Gandaki valley.
How far is Kathmandu from Delhi, Gorakhpur and Patna?By road, Delhi to Kathmandu is roughly 1,100 to 1,200 km depending on the border chosen, and is usually split across two days.
How long does a typical Nepal tourist circuit take on the road?A classic first circuit is Kathmandu to Pokhara to Chitwan and back to Kathmandu.

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