The short answer
Ranchi and Raipur travellers can fly via a larger hub or take a train to Gorakhpur, Raxaul or a nearby railhead and cross by road. Train travel is common for pilgrim groups, and a flight is better for a short holiday.
A good plan from this region is a loop that goes in at one border and out at another, such as Raxaul to Kathmandu and Pokhara, then Sunauli back. Ask the planner whether your train tickets fit a one-way loop, because return tickets must match.
Key facts
- Fly option
- Via a larger hub
- Train option
- Gorakhpur or Raxaul
- Plan
- One-way loop through Nepal
- Check
- Train ticket dates
How it works
- Pick the loopIn at one border, out at another.
- Book trainsAfter dates are fixed.
- Share the planPlanner checks the driving times.
- Confirm meeting pointsBorder towns can be confusing.
Insider tip
Book train legs only after the Nepal dates are fixed.
Avoid this
Do not book a one-way loop without checking onward and return trains.
Related questions
Is a one-way loop possible?
Yes, as long as the pickup and drop-off points and the trains line up.
Can I add Pokhara?
Yes. It fits well on a loop that ends at Sunauli.
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