How to Travel from Salleri to Kathmandu (By Bus, Jeep)
Looking for information on how to travel from Salleri to Kathmandu?
You’re at the right place as I have travelled from Salleri to Kathmandu after I did the Pikey Peak Trek. Here is all the information you need on how to get back from Salleri to Kathmandu.
Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and you can either travel to Kathmandu by bus or jeep. They leave around 5-6 am in the morning and reach Kathmandu in 10-11 hours.
Salleri is a popular starting point to the Everest Base Camp Trek for those not flying into Lukla.
If you are planning the Pikey Peak Trek, then Salleri or Phaplu is where you would normally finish your trek.
How to Get from Salleri to Kathmandu by Bus
Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and the bus journey takes about 10-11 hours. Once you arrive in Salleri, the easiest way to get your ticket is either through your hotel or at the bus ticket counter.
The buses operating between Salleri and Kathmandu is like a Deluxe type of bus. There are no tourist buses with sofa seats on this route. Nevertheless, the buses still tend to be more comfortable than travelling by jeep.
There are usually 2 buses from Salleri to Kathmandu every day, leaving between 5-6 am in the morning.
Salleri to Kathmandu Bus Ticket Price
The bus ticket from Salleri to Kathmandu costs Rs. 1,500.
Usually, you can just get the ticket the day before your trip, so there is no need to organize buying the ticket a long time ahead.
I would say the only exception would be during October-November. This is when Nepal celebrates the Dashain and Tihar festivals, and the bus tickets generally sell out days in advance as many Nepalis travel to go home.
How to Get from Salleri to Kathmandu by Jeep
Getting from Salleri to Kathmandu by jeep takes 10-11 hours, the same as if you were travelling by bus.
You can get the jeep tickets through your hotel or through the ticket counter in town. Hotel managers are usually very helpful in Nepal so if you ask them to help you get a ticket to Kathmandu, they will be able to get it for you.
Salleri to Kathmandu Jeep Ticket Price
The price of the jeep ticket is Rs. 1,900-2,200. The jeeps leave early morning around 5-6 am.
The jeeps are usually a little bit less comfortable as it can get crowded and you don’t have much space or legroom. For this reason, the bus is usually a better option to choose.
Bus or Jeep: Which One is Better for You?
- Jeep: can get more crowded, less room for legs
- Bus: more comfortable, have your “own seat”
The bus and the jeep tend to take the same amount of time to reach Kathmandu to Salleri. I initially thought that the jeep would be faster but it takes the same amount of time as the bus.
The bus in general is more comfortable than the jeep. The jeep can get very crowded with little space for legs. On the other hand, the bus is slightly more comfortable, and you have your “own seat”.
For these reasons, I recommend taking the bus if you have the choice.
FAQs: How to Travel from Salleri to Kathmandu
How far is Salleri from Kathmandu by road?
Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu by road and there are buses and jeeps that operate between Salleri and Kathmandu daily.
How long does it take to get from Salleri to Kathmandu?
It takes about 10-11 hours to get from Salleri to Kathmandu both by the bus or jeep. One would think that the jeeps are faster but due to the stops and breaks during the trip, the time is usually the same for the bus and the jeeps.
How much is the jeep to Salleri?
The jeep from Kathmandu to Salleri costs between Rs. 1,900-2,000. The jeeps leave from Chabahil in Kathmandu around 5-6 am in the morning.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Salleri is 260 km from Kathmandu and are connected by daily buses and jeeps.
Both the buses and jeeps leave early morning from Salleri around 5-6 am in the morning and take about 10-11 hours to get to Kathmandu.
The buses tend to be slightly more comfortable than the jeeps. They also take about the same amount of time to get to Kathmandu, so I recommend booking the bus instead of the jeep.
