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There are 10 ways to get from Colombo to Bathāla by plane, train, ferry, car, bus, or taxi

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Fly to Pokhara Airport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR)CMB - PKR
5h 50m
$222–662
Train, ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai J
4. Take the train from Mayiladuturai J to Ayodhya
5. Take the train from Ayodhya to Nautanwa
6. Drive from Nautanwa to Bathāla
2d 22h
$114–270
Fly to Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)CMB - KTM
2. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Mugling(Nepal)
3. Take the taxi from Mugling(Nepal) to Bathāla
9h 48m
$301–475
Fly to Bharatpur Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR)CMB - BHR
2. Take the taxi from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Bathāla
7h 28m
$245–676
Fly to Gorakhpur Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gorakhpur Airport (GOP)CMB - GOP
2. Drive from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Bathāla
11h 36m
$235–641
Fly to Bhairawa, taxi
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bhairawa (BWA)CMB - BWA
2. Take the taxi from Bhairawa (BWA) to Bathāla
9h 12m
$315–751
Fly to Simara Airport, drive
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Simara Airport (SIF)CMB - SIF
2. Drive from Simara Airport (SIF) to Bathāla
11h 24m
$199–631
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jn
4. Take the train from Villupuram Jn to Agra Cantt
5. Take the bus from Agra to Kathmandu
6. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Mugling(Nepal)
7. Take the taxi from Mugling(Nepal) to Bathāla
3d 5h
$154–290
Train, ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Salem Jn
4. Take the train from Salem Jn to Gonda Jn
5. Take the train from Gonda Jn to Barhni
6. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Kawasoti
7. Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Bathāla
3d 8h
$174–341
Train, ferry, bus, taxi via Kalyān
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturai
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinam
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jn
4. Take the train from Kalyan Jn to Barhni
5. Take the bus from Krishnanagar to Kawasoti
6. Take the taxi from Kawasoti to Bathāla
3d 10h
$174–338

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) flights

21Weekly Planes

7h 48mAverage Duration

$170Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,438.3 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Bathāla, Nepal?

SriLankan Airlines, Buddha Air Ltd, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pokhara Airport (PKR) 3 times a day.

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Airlines

Train operators

Phone: 14646
Email: care@irctc.co.in
Website: irctc.co.in

Train from Nagappattinam to Mayiladuturai J

Ave. Duration: 1h 38m
Frequency: Twice daily
Estimated price: $1–12
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $1–2
Third AC (3A): $4–6
Second AC (2A): $5–7
First Class (1A): $9–12

Train from Mayiladuturai J to Ayodhya

Ave. Duration: 44h 13m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $11–90
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $11–14
Third AC (3A): $29–40
Second AC (2A): $40–55
First Class (1A): $70–90

Train from Ayodhya to Nautanwa

Ave. Duration: 6h 12m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $2–17
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $2–3
Third AC (3A): $6–8
Second AC (2A): $8–11
First Class (1A): $13–17

Train from Nagappattinam to Villupuram Jn

Ave. Duration: 4h 15m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $2–15
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $2–3
Third AC (3A): $5–7
Second AC (2A): $7–10
First Class (1A): $12–15

Train from Villupuram Jn to Agra Cantt

Ave. Duration: 33h 50m
Frequency: 3 times a week
Estimated price: $10–80
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $10–12
Third AC (3A): $25–35
Second AC (2A): $35–45
First Class (1A): $60–80

Train from Nagappattinam to Salem Jn

Ave. Duration: 9h 12m
Frequency: Once daily
Estimated price: $2–20
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $2–3
Third AC (3A): $7–9
Second AC (2A): $9–12
First Class (1A): $15–20

Train from Salem Jn to Gonda Jn

Ave. Duration: 42h 25m
Frequency: 4 times a week
Estimated price: $11–90
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $11–14
Third AC (3A): $29–40
Second AC (2A): $40–55
First Class (1A): $70–90

Train from Gonda Jn to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 1h 48m
Frequency: Every 4 hours
Estimated price: $1–13
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $1–2
Third AC (3A): $4–6
Second AC (2A): $6–8
First Class (1A): $10–13

Train from Nagappattinam to Kalyan Jn

Ave. Duration: 28h 32m
Frequency: Once a week
Estimated price: $7–60
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $7–10
Third AC (3A): $19–24
Second AC (2A): $27–35
First Class (1A): $45–60

Train from Kalyan Jn to Barhni

Ave. Duration: 27h 40m
Frequency: 6 times a week
Estimated price: $7–60
Website: https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search

Sleeper Class: $7–10
Third AC (3A): $19–25
Second AC (2A): $28–35
First Class (1A): $45–60

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Pokhara(opens in a new window), Nepal(opens in a new window)

Known as the gateway to the Himalayas, Pokhara in central Nepal is popular with adventure travellers due to the town’s proximity to the the Annapurna Range with three of the 10 highest mountains in the world (Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I and Manaslu) within easy reach. Soak up the magnificence of Lake Phewa, the second largest in Nepal, or head to the top of the World Peace Pagoda, built by Buddhist monks. Take in the breathtaking views of the Annapurna massif from Sarangkot village – a truly unique experience.

Things to do in Pokhara

Sarankot(Opens in a new window)

Sarangkot is a former Village Development Committee west of Pokhara in Kaski District Gandaki Zone. In 2015, it was annexed to Pokhara 26. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a total population of 5,060 with 1,010 individual households.

Phewa Lake(Opens in a new window)

Phewa Lake, Phewa Tal or Fewa Lake is a freshwater lake in Nepal located in the south of the Pokhara Valley that includes Pokhara city; parts of Sarangkot and Kaskikot. The lake is stream-fed but a dam regulates the water reserve, therefore, the lake is classified as semi-natural freshwater lake. It is the second largest lake in Nepal, the largest in Gandaki Zone followed by Begnas Lake. Phewa lake is located at an altitude of 742 m and covers an area of about 5.23 km2. It has an average depth of about 8.6 m and a maximum depth of 24 m. Maximum water capacity of the lake is approximately 43000000 m3. The Annapurna range on the north is only about 28 km (linear distance) away from the lake. The lake is also famous for the reflection of mount Machhapuchhre and other mountain peaks of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges on its surface. The Taal Barahi Temple is situated on an island in the lake.

International Mountain Museum(Opens in a new window)

The International Mountain Museum is a museum located in Pokhara, Nepal.

Davis Falls(Opens in a new window)

Davi's Falls or Devi's Falls (Nepali: पाताले छाँगो) is a waterfall located at Pokhara in Kaski District, Nepal.

Places to stay in Pokhara

Himalayan Front Hotel by KGH Group(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Sarangkot Mountain Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Hotel Brisha Sarangkot(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

Hotel Pristine Himalaya(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

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