| Transport Mode |
From |
Route |
Approx. Duration |
Travel Notes |
| Flight |
Kathmandu |
Tribhuvan Airport (KTM) to Bharatpur Airport (BHR) |
25–30 minutes |
Fastest option; multiple daily flights available |
| Tourist Bus |
Kathmandu |
Prithvi Highway to Narayanghat |
5–7 hours |
Scenic ride; buses depart early morning |
| Private Car/Taxi |
Kathmandu |
Via Prithvi Highway |
4.5–6 hours |
Comfortable but costlier than bus |
| Tourist Bus |
Pokhara |
Via Mugling – Narayanghat |
4–6 hours |
Convenient morning departures; decent roads |
| Local Bus |
Pokhara |
Same as above (slower stops) |
6–7 hours |
Budget-friendly but less comfortable |
| Flight |
Pokhara |
Pokhara Airport to Bharatpur Airport |
20–25 minutes |
Limited availability, seasonal flights |
| Train + Bus |
Gorakhpur (India) |
Train to Sunauli, then bus/taxi via Bhairahawa border |
7–9 hours |
Valid passport/visa required; cross Nepal border |
| Bus/Taxi |
Sunauli Border (India–Nepal) |
Via Bhairahawa – Butwal – Narayanghat |
4–6 hours |
Popular for Indian travelers; multiple options daily |
| Motorbike |
Kathmandu/Pokhara |
Prithvi Highway |
4–6 hours |
Scenic but not for beginners; road can be steep |