There are 4 ways to get from Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen by car or plane
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Cheapest
Drive, fly to Nepalganj
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Drive from Nathu La (Mountain) to Bhadrapur
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Fly from Bhadrapur (BDP) to Nepalganj (KEP)
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Drive from Nepalganj to Darchen
Drive, fly to Surkhet
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Drive from Nathu La (Mountain) to Bhadrapur
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Fly from Bhadrapur (BDP) to Surkhet (SKH)
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Drive from Surkhet to Darchen
Drive, fly to Dhangarhi
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Drive from Nathu La (Mountain) to Bhadrapur
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Fly from Bhadrapur (BDP) to Dhangarhi (DHI)
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Drive from Dhangarhi to Darchen
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COVID-19 help in China
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 120
Frequently Asked Questions
There are currently travel restrictions within China.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Darchen is 120.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Darchen is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Darchen is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 120.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen is to drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1300 and takes 18h 7m.
The quickest way to get from Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen is to drive and fly which costs ¥900 - ¥2500 and takes 17h 35m.
The distance between Nathu La (Mountain) and Darchen is 834 km. The road distance is 1265.6 km.
It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive 1265.6 km from Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen.
There is no direct flight from Bhadrapur Airport to Surkhet Airport. The quickest flight takes 14h 40m and has one stopover.
Yes, the driving distance between Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen is 1266 km. It takes approximately 18h 7m to drive from Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen.
Buddha Air Ltd offers flights from Bhadrapur Airport to Surkhet Airport.
- Distance: 833.9 km
- Duration: 18h 7m
What companies run services between Nathu La (Mountain), China and Darchen, China?
You can drive from Nathu La (Mountain) to Darchen in around 18h 7m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Bhadrapur to Surkhet via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥430 - ¥1600
Flights from Bhadrapur to Dhangarhi via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥470 - ¥1800
Flights from Bhadrapur to Nepalganj via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350 - ¥1300
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