How to Travel from Kathmandu to Salleri (By Bus, Jeep)
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You’ve come to the right place as I travelled between Kathmandu and Salleri, and here is all the information you need to know!
Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and can be reached by daily buses or jeeps. Both the bus and the jeep leave from Chabahil (Kathmandu) around 5-6 am every day and take 10-11 hours to get to Salleri.
The price of the bus ticket is Rs. 1,500 (USD 11), and the jeep ticket costs Rs. 1,900-2,200 (USD 13-16). The bus is generally considered more comfortable option as the jeeps can get crowded.
It is quick and easy to get your tickets in Chabahil, and generally you can just get your ticket 1-2 days before your travel.
Travelling by bus or jeep to Salleri is popular for those starting the Everest Base Camp Trek (EBC) that do not want to fly into Lukla. Salleri can also be a starting or ending point to the Pikey Peak Trek.
So, here is how to get from Kathmandu to Salleri!
How to Travel from Kathmandu to Salleri
Kathmandu to Salleri Distance
Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and takes 10-11 hours to get there by bus or jeep.
Kathmandu to Salleri Bus
The buses leave every day between 5-6 am from Kathmandu to Salleri and take around 10-11 hours to get there.
The buses from Kathmandu to Salleri are deluxe type of buses, there is no tourist bus going to Salleri.
You can buy the bus tickets at the Chabahil bus ticket counter in Kathmandu and this is also the place where the buses leave from in the morning.
Read more about bus travel in Nepal in Nepal here!
Kathmandu to Salleri Bus Ticket Price
The price of the bus ticket from Kathmandu to Salleri is Rs. 1,500 (USD 11).
If you buy the bus ticket through a travel agency or through your hotel, they will add a commission on top of it, so the price will be a little bit more expensive.
If you buy the ticket directly at the ticket counter in Chabahil, then you will get the actual price (without commission fees).
Kathmandu to Salleri Bus Time
The buses from Kathmandu to Salleri leave between 5-6 am in the morning. Usually, there are two buses per day, both leaving early morning. It is best if you take the earlier bus as the journey is long.
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Kathmandu to Salleri Jeep
Apart from the bus, it is also possible to travel from Kathmandu to Salleri by jeep.
The jeep is not much faster than the bus, and it takes around the same time as the bus.
It can also get a little bit more crowded in the jeep, so it feels more uncomfortable than the bus. If you want to have some more space while you travel, the bus is a better option than the jeep.
Kathmandu to Salleri Jeep Time
The jeep leaves at 5 am from Chabahil and takes around 10-11 hours to get to Salleri.
When you buy your ticket, you can also ask if the jeep driver can pick you up from your hotel.
If they can’t pick you up from your hotel than you can get to Chabahil in the morning 15 minutes before departure.
Usually, the jeep picks up passengers in different locations around the city and it can be late by the time it arrives in Chabahil.
Kathmandu to Salleri Jeep Ticket Price
The price of jeep ticket from Kathmandu to Salleri costs Rs. 1,900-2,200 (USD 13-16).
If you buy it at a travel agency or through your hotel, they will add some commission so it will be more expensive. If you buy your ticket at the ticket counter in Chabahil, then you will pay for the actual price only.
How to Buy the Bus/Jeep Ticket to Salleri
If it’s your first time in Nepal, the easiest way to buy the ticket to Salleri is through travel agents in Thamel. You can also ask at your hotel as usually they are also able to arrange bus tickets.
- At a travel agency in Thamel
- Through your hotel
- Directly at the ticket counters in Chabahil, Kathmandu
If you are staying in Thamel, you can take a taxi (car) or motorbike taxi with Pathao (Pathao on the Apple Store, Pathao on Google Play) for the best taxi prices. The cost is about Rs. 400 for a taxi and Rs. 150 for motorbike taxi from Thamel to Chabahil.
Where to Get on the Bus/Jeep in Kathmandu
Both the bus and jeep leave from Chabahil. It is the same place where the Chabahil ticket counters are located.
So the place where you buy your ticket is the same place where you have to come in the morning to get on the bus/jeep.
If you decide to take the jeep, ask if the jeep driver can pick you up from your hotel or a location near your place. It is a practice in Nepal that jeep drivers pick up passengers near their home in Kathmandu, so be sure to ask. They pick up passengers for free of charge. Once, I also asked to be picked up and we basically spent an hour picking up passengers in Kathmandu before leaving to Salleri.
Is it Faster to Go by Bus or Jeep?
When going from Kathmandu to Salleri, the buses and jeeps take more or less the same.
I initially thought the jeep would be faster but it is not. The jeep spends over an hour picking up passengers in Kathmandu and arrives in Salleri around the same time as the bus.
Once I took the jeep and none of the passengers came to get on the jeep in Chabahil (the official pick up location). So the time the jeep spends picking up passengers around Kathmandu, the bus is already on the way.
Bus Vs Jeep: Which One is Better for You?
The bus is generally more comfortable than the jeep. This is due to that the jeeps can get crammed and crowded with passengers.
The bus is a bit more comfortable because you have your own seat at least. If you take the bus, make sure to get a seat in the front as it gets very bumpy towards the back of the bus.
Nepal Transport Guide
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- How to Get from Chitwan to Kathmandu
- How to Get from Kathmandu to Besisahar
- How to Get to Bardia National Park
- How to Get to Bandipur
- How to Get to Tansen (Palpa)
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FAQs: How to Get from Kathmandu to Salleri
How to reach Salleri from Kathmandu?
You can get from Kathmandu to Salleri by bus or jeep.
Both the bus and jeep leave from Chabahil (Kathmandu) and take around 10-11 hours to get there. If you are not sure whether to take the bus or jeep, the bus is usually considered more comfortable.
There are ticket counters in Chabahil where you can buy your ticket 1-2 days ahead of travel. The price of the bus ticket is Rs. 1,500 (USD 11), while the jeep ticket costs Rs. 1,900-2,200 (USD 13-16).
How far is Salleri from Kathmandu?
Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and takes 10-11 hours to get there by bus or jeep.
How much is the jeep to Salleri?
The price ticket for a shared jeep costs Rs. 1,900-2,200 if you buy it at the Chabahil ticket counter.
If you buy the jeep ticket at a travel agency in Thamel, they will also add commission on top of it.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and can be reached by daily buses or jeeps. Both the bus and the jeep leave from Chabahil (Kathmandu) around 5-6 am every day and take 10-11 hours to get to Salleri.
The price of the bus ticket is Rs. 1,500, and the jeep ticket costs Rs. 1,900-2,200. The bus is generally considered as a more comfortable option as the jeeps can get crowded.
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Nepal Quick Guide
Can I get a Visa on Arrival for Nepal?
Yes! Almost all nationalities can get a ‘Visa on Arrival’ once landing at the Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu (check eligibility here). Getting a Visa-on-Arrival for Nepal is quick and easy. Read here my full guide on getting a Visa on Arrival for Nepal.
Should I get a Nepali SIM card?
Yes! Once you arrive in Nepal, it is recommended to get a Nepali SIM card.
SIM cards in Nepal are cheap and easy to get. There are daily, weekly or monthly data plans – all at an affordable cost. For more information, check how to get a SIM card in Nepal here.
Are there any useful mobile apps I can use in Nepal?
Yes! There are a couple of mobile apps that come handy when travelling in Nepal, including taxi apps, offline maps for trekking, booking accommodation and travel cards.
Check out my list of the most useful mobile apps to have in Nepal.
Can I exchange money in Nepal? What about ATMs?
Yes! Thamel (where most tourists stay) has many money exchange shops as well as ATMs.
There is also a currency exchange shop at the airport but the rates are better in Thamel. Read here all about currency exchange and ATMs in Nepal.
Is it safe to travel by bus in Nepal?
The roads are dangerous but generally yes (best to travel by a tourist bus)!
I would say road travel in Nepal is generally dangerous due to the road conditions. The roads are narrow and go through mountainous areas. The tourist buses in Nepal have the best safety, so if possible, make sure to book tourist buses when travelling in Nepal.
Overall, the roads might look dangerous but the drivers are used to the road conditions in Nepal so the tourist buses are a safe choice. Here is everything you need to know about bus travel in Nepal.
Can I drink the tap water in Nepal?
No, you cannot drink the tap water in Nepal.
The tap water is unsafe for drinking in Nepal. It is not only foreign tourists that should not drink the tap water in Nepal, even Nepali people who were born and raised in Nepal do not drink the tap water.
Can I book bus tickets online in Nepal?
Yes! It is possible to book bus tickets online in Nepal however, I recommend it for those staying in Nepal for 3+ months.
It is not possible to book bus tickets online using an international bank card but only through registering on a Nepali digital payment app eSewa. If you are staying long-term in Nepal, read here my step-by-step guide on how to book bus tickets online using eSewa.
Do they speak English in Nepal?
You might wonder “Do they speak English in Nepal?” It depends on where in Nepal you are. In big cities (Kathmandu, Pokhara, Sauraha/Chitwan) or trekking routes (Annapurna, Everest) that have many tourists, you will easily get by speaking English.
If you are in remote Nepal where not many tourists go, people usually will have little or no English. Here is a quick list of useful Nepali phrases to know while travelling in Nepal.
