Kathmandu to Varanasi

youracrazyperson · Jul 21st, 2004, 22:51

Lonely planet states that Air Necon has daily flights from KTM to Varanasi. However, thier website is out of date and their phone numbers are off the hook. Does anyone know an airline besides for Air India which services this route? ( Air India is sold out)
Any reccomendations for doing this route?

Will it be easier for me to figure it out once I am in Kathmandu?

Andreas · Jul 21st, 2004, 23:10

It doesn't look to much out of date to me, but I take it you have allready tried contacting them since you say their telephone numbers are of the hook.

Indian Airlines flies from Kathmandu to Varansi nonstop! I tried to get all the flight details to you and pass them onto here, but it was impossible for me to get into their homepage. But give it a go!

http://indian-airlines.nic.in/

Vagabond_ · May 11th, 2005, 21:02

Does anybody have any experience in the Kathmandu - Varanasi route? Im going to do it by bus .. and was wondering which border town to head to. I see Sunauli and Raxaul ... why is Sunauli always the one to be mentioned?
Overnight buses? Can anyone help?

Vagabond_ · May 12th, 2005, 02:40

Thanks neomadd...
meaning Id leave Kathmandu at night and arrive in Varanasi late afternoon the next day?
Does anyone else know if this is the only option ?

Candyji · May 12th, 2005, 03:32

Royal Nepal fly to Varanasi. Jet airways and Air Sahara also fly into Nepal so maybe they have a flight to Varanasi.

If you are going by bus avoid booking buses all the way to Varanasi as they are over prices and not necessarily very sure. You good take a bus from Indian Sunali to Gorakpur where you could try for a train to Varanasi if you are over buses.

Sunali is the most popular border as it is 24 hours and has the most facilities. Must be added however the town is not that nice.

Vagabond_ · May 12th, 2005, 03:34

Thanks Candyji ..
Anyways. . 5 days in Nepal .. any tips on what I should do ?

Candyji · May 12th, 2005, 03:52

Hey

What time of year will you be there?

I would probably stay in the Kathmandu valley if you only have 5 days. It is easy to get arround and so much to see.

Kathmandu 2 days, Bhaktapur 1-1 1/2 days Patan 1/2 day. Easy to do by bike if you are up to it. Could go up to Nagakot or Dulikeld for views and walking.

If you have enough time and it's not too hot i.e. if you are not going between now and about August. Then could go from Kathmandu to Chitwan. Which is only approx 5 hours from Sunali. 2 days in Chitwan National park.

Vagabond_ · May 12th, 2005, 05:48

Ill be there late June ... which I guess will be quite hot. But its okay ... I hear it goes up to 35 .. thats what I get for summer in my hometown. Im in the equator... heat is my thing.
Id like to spend time in National Parks .. but I guess I wont have much time for that.. its okay. I like the biking idea between the cities ... I guess its easy to rent a bike?

kiwi_razz · May 12th, 2005, 11:47

someone mentioned to me the other day that flights no longer go to Varanasi, due to security concerns.

Not sure exactly how true this is, but personally I can remember Varanasi airport as a bit of an experience. ie pushing to get through customs (no orderly queues) the taxi to just outside town, the bicycle ride which seemed to be miles thru to finally Dasawamedh ghat just at dusk and having to settle with Shanti gh which feels more like a prison than a gh. Then the next day took the whole day to get money changed and train tickets out of there. The missus wasn't very impressed at all and was wanting to leave India after that first days experience.

Jul 21st, 2004, 22:51	#1
youracrazyperson Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 4	Kathmandu to Varanasi Lonely planet states that Air Necon has daily flights from KTM to Varanasi. However, thier website is out of date and their phone numbers are off the hook. Does anyone know an airline besides for Air India which services this route? ( Air India is sold out) Any reccomendations for doing this route? Will it be easier for me to figure it out once I am in Kathmandu?

May 12th, 2005, 03:32	#5
Candyji phir bhi mera dil Hindustani hai!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Agra Posts: 65	Royal Nepal fly to Varanasi. Jet airways and Air Sahara also fly into Nepal so maybe they have a flight to Varanasi. If you are going by bus avoid booking buses all the way to Varanasi as they are over prices and not necessarily very sure. You good take a bus from Indian Sunali to Gorakpur where you could try for a train to Varanasi if you are over buses. Sunali is the most popular border as it is 24 hours and has the most facilities. Must be added however the town is not that nice. __________________ Dance to the beat of a different drum.

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Andreas ¿Bailamos? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Suecia Posts: 123	It doesn't look to much out of date to me, but I take it you have allready tried contacting them since you say their telephone numbers are of the hook. Indian Airlines flies from Kathmandu to Varansi nonstop! I tried to get all the flight details to you and pass them onto here, but it was impossible for me to get into their homepage. But give it a go! http://indian-airlines.nic.in/

May 11th, 2005, 21:02	#3
Vagabond_ Doobie Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Recife, Brazil Posts: 84	Does anybody have any experience in the Kathmandu - Varanasi route? Im going to do it by bus .. and was wondering which border town to head to. I see Sunauli and Raxaul ... why is Sunauli always the one to be mentioned? Overnight buses? Can anyone help?

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Vagabond_ Doobie Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Recife, Brazil Posts: 84	Thanks neomadd... meaning Id leave Kathmandu at night and arrive in Varanasi late afternoon the next day? Does anyone else know if this is the only option ?

May 12th, 2005, 03:34	#6
Vagabond_ Doobie Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Recife, Brazil Posts: 84	Thanks Candyji .. Anyways. . 5 days in Nepal .. any tips on what I should do ?

May 12th, 2005, 03:52	#7
Candyji phir bhi mera dil Hindustani hai!!! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Agra Posts: 65	Hey What time of year will you be there? I would probably stay in the Kathmandu valley if you only have 5 days. It is easy to get arround and so much to see. Kathmandu 2 days, Bhaktapur 1-1 1/2 days Patan 1/2 day. Easy to do by bike if you are up to it. Could go up to Nagakot or Dulikeld for views and walking. If you have enough time and it's not too hot i.e. if you are not going between now and about August. Then could go from Kathmandu to Chitwan. Which is only approx 5 hours from Sunali. 2 days in Chitwan National park.

May 12th, 2005, 05:48	#8
Vagabond_ Doobie Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Recife, Brazil Posts: 84	Ill be there late June ... which I guess will be quite hot. But its okay ... I hear it goes up to 35 .. thats what I get for summer in my hometown. Im in the equator... heat is my thing. Id like to spend time in National Parks .. but I guess I wont have much time for that.. its okay. I like the biking idea between the cities ... I guess its easy to rent a bike?

May 12th, 2005, 11:47	#9
kiwi_razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London Posts: 410	someone mentioned to me the other day that flights no longer go to Varanasi, due to security concerns. Not sure exactly how true this is, but personally I can remember Varanasi airport as a bit of an experience. ie pushing to get through customs (no orderly queues) the taxi to just outside town, the bicycle ride which seemed to be miles thru to finally Dasawamedh ghat just at dusk and having to settle with Shanti gh which feels more like a prison than a gh. Then the next day took the whole day to get money changed and train tickets out of there. The missus wasn't very impressed at all and was wanting to leave India after that first days experience.

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