How to Get from Biratnagar to Trepa

Prepare for a long journey. The 641.5 km trip between Biratnagar and Trepa requires some planning, but the scenic transitions make the long hours worthwhile. You will be ascending from an elevation of 72m up to 4824m into the mountainous regions of . The air gets noticeably thinner and crisper as you ascend into the highlands. Overland bus travel is the standard mode of transport here, usually taking between 10.9 and 10.9 hours depending on road conditions. Tickets start from $17.

Advice: Keep a warm down jacket handy in your daypack, as the temperature will drop sharply as you gain high altitude.