In terms of getting from Kathmandu to Tansen there are 3 options:

1. Fly to Bhairawa airport and then get met by the hospital vehicle for the 2 hour trip to Tansen (around US$115 for the flight and $30 for the vehicle). Taxis are also available for around US$30 equivalent.

2. Take a public microbus from Kathmandu (8 hours & around US$10).

3. Take the Tansen Hospital bus – leave Kathmandu on a Thursday morning at 6am (9 hours & around US$10). This is a safe and cheap option, but only travels on a Thursday.

4. Hire a private jeep with driver for the whole trip (8 hours & around US$150). Jeep will seat 5 people and baggage comfortably. This option allows you to stop whenever you want.

For an idea of road travel please click here to be redirected to an external site showing a short video taken recently whilst travelling from Butwal to Tansen - please don't be put off!