Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport, Manthali Bus
Daily Kathmandu to Ramechhap airport(RHP), Manthali, and back to Kathmandu tourist bus, jeep, or car vehicle service on a sharing or private basis is available with us to facilitate those trekkers flying from Ramechhap airport to Lukla & and flying back to Ramechhap for Everest region trekking. Ramechhap Airport ( RHP ) is located in Manthali Municipility Ramechhap District of Nepal which is at a road distance of 131 km east of Kathmandu with a driving time duration of 04-05 hours by Araniko & BP Highway. This highways between Kathmandu and Ramechhap is well-paved and wide so 4WD jeep is not mandatory.
Ramechhap airport (RHP) also known as Mathali airport stands at an elevation 493 meter, is located at side of Tamakoshi River in Manthali municipality, Ramechhap district Bagmati province of Nepal which stands as an alternative airport of Tribhuwan International airport of Kathmandu for flight of small aircraft like D 228, DHC6, L410, Y12 & C 208 to Lukla airport.
Kathmandu airport has single runway for both domestic and international which causes high air traffic congestion in the major tourist season of Nepal so Flight to Lukla use to divert at Manthali airport. Tara air, Sita air and summit air operates flight for Manthali –Lukla – Mathali sector with their small aircraft. Runway of this airport is paved by bituminous with 530 meter length & 20 meter wide in dimension.
| Service Type | Departure time | Bus Stand | Arrival time | Price (USD) |
| Kathmandu to Manthali | Early 1:15 am | In front of Garden of Dreams, Thamel | 05:15 am | 25 |
| Manthali to Kathmandu | 07:00 am to 11 pm | Near the airport Gate | 03:30 pm | 25 |
Booking process
Send us your name, date of travel, email address and phone number by email or any other means. We will forward you digital ticket copy with all required information and bank link for payment.
Date Change and Cancellation Policy
Free date change and cancellation service is available before 24 hour of departure time.
Private Tourist car or jeep booking service
Besides sharing vehicles, we have private tourist car, and jeep hiring services at your comfortable departure time. the prices for renting a car are as detailed below. While traveling by private reserved vehicle you can stop on the highway and visit beautiful tourist destinations like Bhaktapur Dubar Square, Dhulikhel, and Namobuddha ( Buddhist monastery ).
| Vehicle Type | Capacity | Total Price |
| Tourist Car / Cab | 03 person | USD 140 |
| Mahendra Scorpio /Jeep /4WD Landcruiser | 07 person | USD 210 |
| Toyota Hiace | 16 person | USD 240 |
Tourist hotel or Guest house in Manthali, Ramechhap
There is no luxurious tourist hotel in Ramechhap. An average type of hotel or guest house with services of air conditioning and attached bathroom and wifi is available. In the distance of 09 KM TO 20 KM, luxurious resorts and hotels are available.
Alternative way to travel from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport ( RHP),Manathlai
Local route Bus: There are numerous local route bus departing from Chhabahil chowk or Old bus park.If you travel in this bus then you have to overstay at Ramechhap and fly Lukla to next morning.
Major tourist attraction places on the way
If you are travelling to this route by reserved private vehicle then you can explore the bellow location which is famous tourist destination in Nepal.
Bhaktapur Durbar Square
Dhulikhel
Panauti
Namu Buddha
Nagarkot
FAQ's
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How to travel from Kathmandu to Ramechhap Airport ( RHP) Manthlai?
Ramechhap airport is 121.8 KM east of Kathmandu connected by well paved and wide highway called Pushpalal Mid highway. You can go there by reserving a taxi, tourist cab, or sharing a vehicle.
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Do I need to stay overnight at Ramechhap Airport, Manthali to fly to Lukla?
Every day early morning at 01:00 am, We have a sharing vehicle service for those trekkers flying to Lukla from Ramechhap. If you have to travel earlier morning then you can take a private vehicle and overnight at Ramechhap and fly to Lukla the next morning.
