The Ultimate Guide To Kathmandu to Ramechhap, Manthali Transportation Distance, Cost, Flight, And More
 
Rajesh Neupane Written By: Rajesh Neupane
Published On : 6th September, 2023

The Ultimate Guide To Kathmandu to Ramechhap, Manthali Transportation Distance, Cost, Flight, And More

If you are going by flight to Everest, you must first reach Lukla. So to get the flights to Lukla you must travel from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Airport. Here we discuss Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Airport Transportation.

 

We as a Travel Agent do provide Kathmandu to Ramechhap Transportation service. There are Different Modes of Transportation Available for Ramechhap Manthali.

Ramechhap Manthali Airport Distance, Cost, Overview

Ramechhap Aiport is a domestic airport located 120 kilometers east of Kathmandu serving the municipality of Manthali.

The Airport was opened in 1979 and in 2015 the runway was upgraded from a clay surface to a concrete surface.

In 2022 the civil aviation authority of Nepal decided that the flight to Lukla to be operated from Ramechhap instead of Kathmandu. As the air traffic in Kathmandu was very heavy. The Ramechhap airport has a runway of 518m. The elevation at which Ramechhap Manthali is located is 474m.

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Transportation

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Transportation is available daily depending upon your budget, and choice. That means you can choose Bus Transportation, Car Transportation, Jeep Transportation, or Hiace Transportation.

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Bus

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Bus is a good option as it is more budget-friendly and it is a sharing trip. We’ll get a comfortable seat.

The bus ride to Ramechhap Manthali is just 4.5-5 hours of drive from Kathmandu but still, there is one drawback of taking a bus to Ramechhap Manthali as the departure time is 1:30 am. You can only get this time if you travel to Ramechhap Manthali Airport. The available buses are either Micro Hiace Bus or deluxe Coaster buses. Micro Hiace Bus is 14-15 seater while coaster bus is 20 seaters.

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Car/Jeep

Hiring a Private car to Ramechhap Manthali is a little costly but still, it will be a comfortable and fast ride to Ramechhap Manthali Airport. You can stop if you find any scenic place to take a photo. The advantage of taking a Private Car/Jeep to Ramechhap Manthali is that there is no fixed departure time. You can choose what time you would like to depart from Kathmandu.

Accommodation in Ramechhap Manthali

As we are receiving many complaints about late-night Transport to Manthali, we are now providing the accommodation service at Manthali. There are few hotels available in Manthali. During the peak tourist season, it is difficult to book rooms. So to fix the one-night accommodation in Ramechhap, Manthali you need to contact us in advance. Last-hour booking is nearly impossible during the Trekking season time.

The distance from Manthali Hotel to the Airport is 5 minute’s walk.

Manthali to Lukla Flight

As we already discussed, the Kathmandu to Lukla flight is now unavailable, especially during the high tourist season. So it is compulsory to get to Ramechhap Manthali to get flights to Lukla. Manthali Airport runway of 518m is eligible for STOL aircraft to take a flight.

Airlines operating Lukla flight

3 airlines are operating daily flights to Lukla. These airlines operating from Ramechhap are listed below:

  • Sita Airline
  • Tara Airline
  • Summit Airline

Kinds of Airplane flying to Lukla

As we know the runway of Lukla and Ramechhap Manthali Airport is just a few hundred meters so the big carrier Aeroplane cannot land at Lukla Airport.

All these Airlines have small 20-seater STOL twin otter aircraft that fly to Lukla

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Transportation and Manthali to Lukla Flight costs

Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Transportation and Manthali to Lukla Flight costs breakdown is listed below:

  • Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali shared Bus costs: 30 USD
  • Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali car costs: 150 USD
  • Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Jeep costs: 220 USD
  • Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Hiace costs: 300 USD

Booking Kathmandu to Ramechhap Manthali Transportation and Lukla flight

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the distance from Kathmandu to Ramechhap?

The distance from Kathmandu to Ramechhap is 4 hours and 20 min which takes the route of the B.P Highway of Nepal. Between the way, you’ll get to Mangaltar and the final destination at Ramechhap.

What is the Cost of the Kathmandu to Ramechhap Flight?

The cost of the Kathmandu to Ramechhap flight varies from time to time. Whereas the expected cost is $150 – $200.

How safe is the journey from Kathmandu to Ramechhap?

The journey from Kathmandu to Ramechhap is quite safe we’ll enjoy the view of the Himalayas, locals of the rural villages, offroad roads, and more to explore there.

Everest Base Camp Trek Package via Ramechhap Manthali

After CAAN announced that each flight to Lukla will be operated from Ramechhap Manthali, Each traveler needs to take a vehicle ride to Ramechhap Manthali. Info Nepal tours and Trek provides the service of Everest Base Camp Trek with other Everest Region Trek. You can contact us if you need any Everest-related services.

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