How to Reach Kirtipur, Nepal
Kirtipur is a historic town located in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal. As it doesn't have its own airport or railway station, the primary way to reach Kirtipur is to travel via Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport or take a bus from nearby cities within the valley.
By Flight:
The nearest airport is Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. From there, Kirtipur is around 10 km southwest and can be easily reached by taxi or local buses.
By Train:
Nepal does not have a railway system connected with international lines. The closest railway station in India is at Raxaul in Bihar, from where you can take a bus or taxi to Kathmandu and then proceed to Kirtipur.
By Road:
Kirtipur is well connected by road with Kathmandu and other major cities in the Kathmandu Valley. From Kathmandu, one can take a taxi or a local bus, which frequently operates between different parts of the city and Kirtipur.
How to Reach Kirtipur, Nepal from India's Top 10 Cities
When travelling from major Indian cities, you will primarily be using flight services to Kathmandu and then using road transportation to Kirtipur. Below are the details:
From Mumbai:
- Flight: Approximately 1655 km to Kathmandu; then additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Delhi:
- Flight: Approximately 800 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
- Road: About 1100 km via Agra, Kanpur, and Faizabad to Sunauli Border Crossing, then continue to Kathmandu and Kirtipur. Stopover in Lucknow recommended.
From Bangalore:
- Flight: Approximately 1930 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Kolkata:
- Flight: Approximately 675 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
- Road: About 620 km to the Raxaul Border Crossing, then continue to Kathmandu and Kirtipur. Stopover in Patna recommended.
From Chennai:
- Flight: Approximately 1900 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Hyderabad:
- Flight: Approximately 1450 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Pune:
- Flight: Approximately 1600 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Ahmedabad:
- Flight: Approximately 1250 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Surat:
- Flight: Approximately 1400 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
From Jaipur:
- Flight: Approximately 950 km to Kathmandu; then an additional 10 km by road to Kirtipur.
- Road: About 1230 km via Agra, Kanpur, Faizabad to Sunauli Border Crossing, then continue to Kathmandu and Kirtipur. Stopover in Lucknow recommended.
Note: Distances are approximate and the availability of direct flights from each city to Kathmandu can vary. Travellers should check with local travel resources and authorities for updated travel advisories and route conditions before planning their journey.
