City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Getting around Bhaktapur
How to get around Bhaktapur
The old town is car-free and walkable. For Kathmandu, take a bus from Bhaktapur's bus park or a taxi or Pathao ride.
Ways to get around Bhaktapur
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Local bus to Kathmandu | NPR 30–60 | Crowded minivans to Ratna Park, 45–90 min depending on traffic |
| Taxi or Pathao | About NPR 700–1,500 to Kathmandu | Faster when roads are clear; prices rise at rush hour |
| Walking | Free | Old town is compact and mostly pedestrian |
Ride-hailing apps in Bhaktapur
A 5 km ride costs about Rs250–500 ($1.6–3.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pathao | Bikes and cars from Kathmandu; limited drivers in the old town |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare when apps are slow |
- Vehicles can't enter the core. Ride apps drop you at the edge; taxis may ask a flat fare, so agree it first.
Arriving in Bhaktapur
Tribhuvan International (Kathmandu) (KTM)
About 10–14 km away; taxi or Pathao about NPR 800–1,500, 30–60 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Not needed in the old town; rentable in Kathmandu, but traffic on the highway is heavy.
- Driving: on the left. Scooter rentals in Kathmandu and Pokhara ask for a licence; carry an IDP. Most visitors use buses, jeeps or drivers.
- Onward travel in Nepal: No useful railway. Tourist buses link Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan (7–9 hours to Pokhara); short domestic flights save days but depend on weather. Jeeps serve mountain roads.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bhaktapur?
No. Use Pathao, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Bhaktapur?
The old town is car-free and walkable. For Kathmandu, take a bus from Bhaktapur's bus park or a taxi or Pathao ride.
How do I get from the airport to Bhaktapur?
About 10–14 km away; taxi or Pathao about NPR 800–1,500, 30–60 min.
Is Bhaktapur walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Buddha Air (domestic flights)
- Yeti Airlines (domestic flights)
- Nepal Tourism Board
- Bhaktapur Municipality
- Tribhuvan International Airport
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