City in Bagmati Province, Nepal
Getting around Patan
How to get around Patan
Walk the old city and use Pathao or inDrive for longer trips. Microbuses and electric buses serve the Ring Road and Kathmandu core, but are crowded and confusing.
Ways to get around Patan
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Pathao / inDrive | About NPR 150–600 | Bike or car rides; easiest for visitors |
| Microbus or Sajha bus | About NPR 20–50 | Cheap; to Ratna Park and Lagankhel; crowded |
| Taxi | About NPR 400–800 | Meters are rare; agree fare first |
| Bicycle or walking | Free to rent from NPR 500 a day | Flat in the old city, but traffic is dense |
Ride-hailing apps in Patan
A 5 km ride costs about Rs250–600 ($1.6–3.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pathao | Most drivers; bikes and cars across the valley |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare; useful at rush hour |
- Taxis rarely use meters; agree the fare first. App rides are cheaper and clearer for most visitors.
Arriving in Patan
Tribhuvan International (KTM)
About 8 km: prepaid airport taxi NPR 800–1,500, 30–50 min; Pathao or inDrive cheaper, and traffic varies.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist but traffic, dust and potholes make them a poor choice. Use Pathao instead.
- 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 Patan?
No. Use Pathao, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Patan?
Walk the old city and use Pathao or inDrive for longer trips. Microbuses and electric buses serve the Ring Road and Kathmandu core, but are crowded and confusing.
How do I get from the airport to Patan?
About 8 km: prepaid airport taxi NPR 800–1,500, 30–50 min; Pathao or inDrive cheaper, and traffic varies.
Is Patan walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- Buddha Air (domestic flights)
- Yeti Airlines (domestic flights)
- Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
- Pathao Nepal
- CIWEC Hospital
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