How to Get from Kathmandu to Gyagya

Prepare for a long journey. The 292.1 km trip between Kathmandu and Gya'gya requires some planning, but the scenic transitions make the long hours worthwhile. You will be ascending from an elevation of 1400m up to 4471m into the mountainous regions of . The air gets noticeably thinner and crisper as you ascend into the highlands. With no direct flights available, the route is entirely overland. You can take a standard bus for budget travel (from $8) or hire a jeep for a faster, albeit bumpier, ride taking roughly 5.3 hours.

Important Health Tip: Since you are ascending to 4471m, drink plenty of water and allow your body time to acclimatize to prevent altitude sickness (AMS).