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How to get fromNepal to Rumtek Monasteryby plane, car, bus, train or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nepal to Rumtek Monastery by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)planeKTM - BDP
    2. Drive from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Rumtek Monasterycar
    4h 34m
    ₹11,679–13,174

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Ranipool Bus Stopbus
    24h 16m
    ₹1,446–3,419

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus
    2. Drive from Kakadvitta to Rumtek Monasterycar
    16h 50m
    ₹3,106–3,906

  4. Drive, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
    3. Take the taxi from New Jalpaiguri to Rumtek Monasterytaxi
    20h 3m
    ₹5,934–9,718

  5. Drive 568 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Rumtek Monasterycar568 km
    8h 59m
    ₹6,487–9,370

  6. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)planeKTM - BIR
    2. Drive from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Rumtek Monasterycar
    5h 33m
    ₹11,439–13,298

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,539Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nepal and Rumtek Monastery, India?

You can take a bus from N.A.C to Rumtek Monastery via Gongabu Buspark, Kathmandu, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, and Ranipool Bus Stop in around 24h 16m.

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