How can I go to Gangtok from Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Gangtok to Kathmandu. However, you can take the drive to Bhadrapur airport, fly to Kathmandu, then take the drive to Kathmandu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri, take the train to Raxaul Jn, then take the drive to Kathmandu.

How can I go to Kathmandu by train?

There is no rail line to reach Kathmandu till date. However, there’s a train originating from Jainagar, India to Janakpur, Nepal. From Janakpur, it’s a 6 hours’ drive to the city.

How do I get to Kathmandu by air?

Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport receives airlines mostly from South-east Asia and Europe. A number of direct flights fly from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore and Varanasi to Kathmandu. Popular airlines that operate regularly are Jet Airways, Air India, IndiGo and Nepal Airlines.

Which Indian city is nearest to Kathmandu?

Major cities near Kathmandu, Nepal

• 178 km to Muzaffarpur, India.
• 182 km to Darbhanga, India.
• 219 km to Gorakhpur, India.
• 236 km to Patna, India.
• 248 km to Ara, India.
• 262 km to Mau, India.
• 282 km to Bihar, India.
• 283 km to Munger, India.

How can I go to Siliguri from Nepal?

There is no direct route to reach Kathmandu from Darjeeling or Gangtok. Take a bus or taxi and get down to Siliguri. From Darjeeling it takes nearly 3 hours and from Gangtok about 4 hours to get to Siliguri by taxi.

Is Nepal border open now?

After nearly 19 months, both the governments decided to lift the border closures. Reciprocating the decision of the Nepalese government on the issue of re-opening the Nepal-India border, the Indian government that had also closed the border in March 2020 on the same ground as that of Nepal also re-opened the border.

Can I go to Nepal without passport?

– No. We need a document that exclusively proves your nationality. Hence, you need to produce either valid Indian Passport or Election Card (issued by Election Commission) to enter into Nepal.

Is Passport required for Nepal?

Do Indian Travellers Need to Possess a Passport to Visit Nepal? Yes, it is vital for Indians travelling to Nepal to carry their valid passports. However, tourists who do not possess their passport for Nepal from India can produce a few other documents in its stead to enter the country.

Can we go to Nepal by train?

How to Reach Nepal by Railway. The main train line that runs for passengers between India and Nepal are from Gorakhpur town in Uttar Pradesh, ending its route across the Sunauli border at Janakpur.

Can I go to Nepal with my car?

Indian registered vehicles, including two wheelers, can visit the nearest municipal area/market in Nepal for a day long visit without payment of any Customs duty. However, the vehicle owners are required to register their vehicle at the Nepalese border check post and obtain a ‘Day Pass/Challan’.

Which is better Darjeeling or Gangtok?

On a personal note,I would suggest Darjeeling over Gangtok,mainly because of the natural beauty and mannificient view of Kanchendzongha ranges that it offers. The colourful life in a hill station can be enjoyed more in Darjeeling. It also offers excellent options for food and shopping…