Short answer
- Tourist buses are the cheapest way to Annapurna.
- Shared jeeps are faster on rough roads to Langtang and Manaslu.
- Book the day before at the bus park or your hotel.
Most buses leave Kathmandu’s Gongabu bus park between 6 and 8 am. Tourist buses are slower but safer and keep your bag inside.
Road conditions change with the season; landslides close roads for hours in the monsoon.
Fares
Fares this season
Browse all facts| Fare | Route | State |
|---|---|---|
| USD 12 | Kathmandu to Besisahar, tourist bus | Verified |
| USD 18 | Kathmandu to Syabrubesi, jeep seat | Review due |
| USD 25 | Kathmandu to Soti Khola, jeep seat | Verified |
How to get it
- Step 1Book a day aheadAt the bus park or through your hotel.
- Step 2Arrive earlySeats are first come.
- Step 3Keep your bag in sightOn local buses it goes on the roof.
Good to know
Keep a spare day: road travel is slower than the timetable.
Sources and versions
- 4 Oct 2026 · Figures re-checked against this season’s receipts
- 18 Aug 2026 · Page first published
