Nepal - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

Nepal’s logistics infrastructure is generally perceived as underdeveloped and unreliable with the rugged, mountainous terrain further complicating matters. It is crucial to carefully plan any movement through the road or air network, especially during the monsoon season.

Despite these geographical challenges, Nepal has seen some significant infrastructure development in recent years. A 2.68 KM tunnel is currently under construction on the Prithivi Highway and is expected to be completed by April 2024. This tunnel will provide a safer route for commuters entering and exiting Kathmandu, bypassing an eight-km stretch of road with sharp turns. The expansion of the Butwal-Narayangadh section from the existing two-lane road to six lanes of the East-West highway and the widening of the existing two-lane highway into four lanes of the Muglin-Pokhara section of the Prithivi Highway to four lanes is in progress. Another ongoing Mega Highway Project is the Kathmandu-Terai/Madesh Expressway which is 72.5 km and runs along the Bagmati River corridor, at Sano Khokana, travels through Chhaimale Gausel, Malta, Budune, and Chhatitiwan, and reaches to Nijgadh where it connects with East-West Mahendra Highway by 193 km and saves traveling time by more than four hours. In addition to these projects, local and provincial governments are also focusing on road infrastructure development.

As a landlocked nation, waterways are not a feasible option for the transportation of goods or passengers in Nepal. The country does have three railway lines: the Raxaul–Sirsiya and Bathnaha - Biratnagar lines, which are cargo rail lines, and the Jainagar– Bhangha line, which serves for passenger transport.

In collaboration with the Indian government, Nepal has constructed Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) in Birgunj and Biratnagar, with two additional ICPs in Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj currently under construction. These ICPs, equipped with facilities including customs, quarantine, and warehouses, facilitate easier cross-border trade.

Road Travel

Roads are of poor quality away from the main arterial highways. Bad driving, frequent traffic jams, road blockages caused by landslides or bridge collapses, broken down vehicles, and fuel shortages mean that logistics plans must allow a wide margin of error.

The total road network of Nepal is around 80,078 KM including 26,935 km of roads constructed and maintained by the Department of Roads (DOR) and 53,143 km of roads constructed by the local government. DOR data reflects the total length of National Highways is 11,178.92 KM. The road network is classified in two major groups: Strategic Road Network (SRN) and Local Road Network (LRN). Strategic Road Network (SRN), features featuring eight major north-south and three east-west corridors and assumes a central role in reducing the cost of logistics (including the cost of imports and exports). Mahendra Highway, Postal Highway, and Pushpa Lal Highway traverse east to west of the country, and Tribhuvan Highway, Araniko Highway, Mechi Highway, Koshi Highway, Mahakali Highway, Prithivi Highway, Sagarmatha Highway, Siddhartha Highway are the major highways from south to north. Besides being the major mode of access for passengers and goods, it provides a critical connection to India, the country’s largest trading partner and principal conduit for third-country trade, and China.

(Source: Sector Overview: Road and Transport)

Trade

Located between China in the north and India in the east, west, and south, Nepal’s trade competitiveness suffers from delays when passing through seaports in neighbouring countries, inefficiencies at land border crossings, and limitations on routes for transit cargo. Lack of efficient transit increases the costs of transportation and logistics, pushing up the prices of imported, essential, and nonessential consumer goods, as well as the prices of inputs.

Nepal shares 1770 km long border and 22 border points with India, placing India as the most important trading partner as well as transit for third-country trade. Visakhapatnam Port in Andhra Pradesh and Port of Kolkata in Kolkata are the two seaports from where Nepal brings in or sends goods to third countries. India accounts for over two-third of Nepal’s merchandise trade and almost 100% of petroleum supplies among others.

Trade with China through border points in the North has increased but still is significantly lower compared to trade with India. The Araniko Highway which is part of Asian Highway (AH42) is a major road link between China and Nepal. Nepal signed the Transit Transport Agreement (TTA) with China to boost trade through northern Border.  (Source: Project Information Document, Asian Development Bank) As part of the TTA Nepal was granted access to four Chinese seaports at Tianjin, Shenzhen, Lianyungang and Zhanjiang and three dry ports at Lanzhou, Lhasa, and Xigatse. (Source: Ports Open for Nepal) However, since the closest Chinese port is 4,250 km overland distance from Kathmandu, this is not recommended as alternative to importing sea cargo via Kolkota, India.

Supply Chain from India

Kolkata

The sea port of Kolkota* is the main entry point for international cargo imported to Nepal. The Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) manages two separate dock agglomerations: Kolkata Dock System (KDS) in the centre of Kolkota and Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) located 80 km South of KDS on the Haldia river, closer to the Bay of Bengal. The main cargo handled at HDC is petroleum, chemicals, coal, iron ore and steel, while KDS is the main port for containers, coal and fly ash. Birgunj Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Sirsiya is 924 kms away from KDS port; 2-3 days by cargo vehicle. Containers can be transported by Indian Railways which must wait until a full train of 90 container wagons is collected before dispatch, which takes three days to reach Birgunj. During dry season November to February, access to Port of Kolkata is limited due to low draft in the access river, leading to increased waiting times at the port.

The Biratnagar Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is operational at the border is well connected to the gateway ports of Kolkata (600 kms) by road or by rail till Jogbani, Bihar.

Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh, one of 12 major ports in India, is located 1,436 kms away from Nepal. The port is expected to facilitate Nepal’s third-country trade, as a deep-water port, where deep-water cargo vessels can be docked. To access Haldia Dock Complex of Port of Kolkata, cargo must be taken to Singapore or Sri Lanka and reloaded into smaller feeder vessels to enter India, which adds cost and time. Visakhapatnam with its bigger capacity could reduce shipping cost by sea by avoiding this step, but it adds transport costs and time overland to Nepal due to its longer distance to Nepal. Transport by rail from Visakhapatnam port to Birgunj takes approximately 10 days, while transport by truck will take around 12 days.

Air Transport

Domestic airports have an important role in connecting people across the country and are heavily used in rural areas in times of distress when road connectivity is limited. Presently, the country has three international and 28 domestic airports in operation. The terrain and high altitude of some deliveries mean specialist advice is always necessary, particularly during the monsoon from June to September.

Most airports in remote locations have no material handling equipment, re-fuelling facilities, adequate firefighting capacity, and limited or no storage capacity. However, airports in major towns and cities are well-equipped and have night landing facilities.

Storage

Nepal has several purposely built warehouses (called “go-downs”) that are owned by government entities, such as Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) and Salt Trading Corporation (STC). There’s a lack of third-party logistics support, and an inadequate number of storage facilities, especially in sub-national and sub-metropolitan areas.

Nepal - 2.1 Port Assessment

Nepal is a landlocked country and relies on the Port of Kolkata in India to handle practically all its sea freight imports. The Government of Nepal owns a Container Freight Station (CFS) at Kolkata Dry Port which can store 500 containers.

Nepal has multiple dry ports. Birgunj dry port is the largest dry port in terms of annual volume of cargo and income from customs duties and taxes.

Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB), is a public-private partnership (PPP) entity that develops, manages, and promotes Inland Clearance Depots (ICDs) for the facilitation of Export and Import in Nepal. Currently, there are five ICDs in operation in the border towns of Nepal – India and Nepal – China border. Birgunj ICD, Bhairahawa ICD, Kakarvitta ICD are located at Nepal’s border town with India, Tatopani ICD is located at Nepal – China border and Chovar ICD is in the capital Kathmandu. The Rasuwagadhi ICD at Nepal – China border is under construction and is expected to be completed by 2026. Birgunj ICD is linked with both rail and road networks, other ICDs are linked via road only.

Government of Nepal in collaboration with the Government of India is operating two Integrated Check Points (ICPs) at Birgunj and Biratnagar. Two other ICPs, one at Bhairahawa, is under construction, and another in Nepalgunj, has recently finished the construction and commencing operations are underway.

[An ICP (Integrated check point): is a multipurpose customs check point, operating on both sides of the border, to facilitate cross-border trade and movement of people.]

An ICD (Inland Clearance Depot): is a dry-port, purposely build to handle import, export, intermodal transfer, temporary storage and customs clearance of goods, with storage capacity, terminal buildings and logistics handling equipment. It is combination transport terminal and customs clearance point at an inland facility. Most ICDs in Nepal are operated on the border, next to an ICP (Birgunj, Bhairahawa), but it can also be located some distance away from the border customs check point or ICP (as in Biratnagar and Kathmandu).]

Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports

The Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports is aimed at promoting and developing dry ports of international importance as one of the means to establish an international integrated intermodal transport and logistics system within Asia as well as between Asia and its neighbouring regions. The dry ports registered and recognized as “Dry ports of International importance” are: Bhairahawa ICD, Birgunj ICD, Kakarbhitta ICD and Tatopani ICD. Tatopani ICD and Rasuwagadhi customs office are Nepal’s two main customs points with China.

(Source: Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports)

2.1.1 India Port of Kolkata

Port Overview
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Port Performance
Customs Guidance

Port Overview

Nepal is a land-locked country and relies on the Kolkata Port in India for handling practically all of its sea freight imports. Kolkata Port is India's only riverine port with two dock systems - Kolkata Dock System at Kolkata with the oil wharves at Baj Baj and a deep water dock system at Haldia Dock Complex for seaborne trade. It has sophisticated port and extensive storage facilities for diverse cargo. The container terminal is computerized. Large volumes of humanitarian aid for Nepal passes through the Kolkata Port, such as WFP’s food.

PORT LOCATION & CONTACT
Country	India
Province or District	West Bengal
Nearest Town or City	Kolkata
Port's Complete Name	Port of Kolkata
Latitude	22.54806
Longitude	88.30139
Managing Company or Port Authority	Kolkata Port Trust
Management Contact Person	Chairman: +91 2230-537 +91 2203 451 (ext. 201) +91 776 11110

Port Picture

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on port contacts, please see the following links:

4.4 Nepal Port and Waterways Companies Contact List

Customs and Clearance Agents in Kolkata

Sea Rates Port of Calcutta

World Port Source Port of Kolkata

Port of Kolkata Wikipedia Information

Port Performance

During 2008-09, Kolkata Port (KoPT) handled traffic of 54.05 million tons compared to 57.3 million tons handled in 2007-08. The decline in traffic is due to the transfer of POL (crude oil) through Paradip-Haldia Pipeline, and a decline in iron ore traffic due to the volatile iron ore market and global economic crisis. During 2008-09, KoPT ranked 5^th amongst all Indian Major Ports in respect of volume of traffic handled (1^st: Kandla – 72.225 million tons; 2^nd: Visakhapatnam - 63.908 million tons; 3^rd: Chennai – 57.491 million tons, 4^th: JNPT – 57.281 million tons). KoPT ranked second among Indian major ports in coke coal handling during 2008-09. The port handled 5.93 million tons and registered a growth of 8.3 percent, higher than the average growth (7.13 percent) registered by Indian major ports. KoPT handled 429,417 TEUs in 2008-09 compared to 425,405 TEUs in 2007-08. Kolkata Port ranked third among Indian Major Ports in respect to containerized cargo handled. By handling 41,379 TEUs, KoPT surpassed its earlier record of 40,220 TEUs handled in February 2008. In August 2008, Kolkata Dock System handled an all-time traffic record. By handling 28,128 TEUs it surpassed its earlier record of 27,562 TEUs handled in August 2007.

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Nepal Customs Information

Nepal - 2.1.2 Birgunj Dry Port

Port Overview

Nepal is a land-locked country and relies on the Kolkata Port in India to handle practically all of its imports by sea. Birgunj dry port is the only Rail based ICD at Sirsiya, in Madhesh Province is one of five dry ports (referred to by the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) as Inland Clearance Depots, ICDs) currently active in the country. An addition at the Birgunj ICD is the Birgunj Integrated Check Post (ICP) to facilitate customs clearance activities. The purpose of the ICP is to integrate efficient customs clearance processes at the authorized border crossing points to facilitate the clearance of cargo and people in support of trade between Nepal and India. The ICD and ICP facilities are located next to each other at the border. The facilities are awarded by the Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board to Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt. Ltd for the ICD Birgunj, Sirsiya on 8th July 2021, and TRS Himalayan Logipark (P) Ltd for ICP Birgunj terminal clearance purposes on 1st April 2023. NITDB: http://nitdb.gov.np/en/

The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value are (1) Birgunj (Madhesh Province): 32.82% of import share (2) Bhairahawa (Lumbini Province): 15.19% of import share (3) Biratnagar (Koshi Province): 11.57% of import share value during Mid-July 2022-Mid-July 2023. (Ref: https://www.customs.gov.np)

Birgunj Inland Container Depot (ICD) at Sirsiya

The Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) at Sirsiya, Birgunj is the first terminal in Nepal linked by rail to India and designed to handle the transportation and transshipment of goods between seaports and inland destinations of Nepal. NITDB awarded Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt. Ltd. the contract to operate and manage the Inland Clearance Depot in Sirsiya. It facilitates the direct movement of containers and break-bulk cargo from Kolkata port and other places in India. The ICD has six full-rake railway sidings. It handles more than 20,000 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) annually. It can store up to 1,568 TEU. It has been constructed on 38 ha (94 acres) land.

Port Website: Birgunj ICD

Key port information may also be found at http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Madhesh Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	TOWN NAME: Birgunj DISTANCE (km): 8 KM
Port's Complete Name	Sirsiya Inland Container Depot
Latitude	27.02421
Longitude	84.85377
Managing Company or Port Authority	Pristine Valley Dryport Pvt. Ltd. for ICD Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board
Management Contact Person	Tanka Raj Joshi, 9845886544
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	AIRPORT NAME: Simara Airport 23.4 KM

Port Picture

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Pic: Ariel view of Birgunj ICD

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) is an Indian public sector company currently engaged in India in the business of providing terminal services and facilities for handling and transportation of containerized cargo by rail, road and coastal shipping, and intermodal logistics services for aggregation and distribution of cargo.

(2) Valley Groups as Nepalese Partner Company.
(3) Rivro Logistics Pvt. Ltd. is in the business of transit cargo and warehouse management at the Kolkata and Haldia port in India and in Raxaul, Birgunj, and Kakervitta in Nepal, it also provides clearing and forwarding services to public sector undertakings in Nepal for exports from and imports into Nepal.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List here.

Port Performance

During June through August, when it is the monsoon season, the dry port is less busy. During festival season (Dashain, Tihar, Chhath in October/November) the dry port is very busy. From December through February, when it is the winter season, the dry port is most busy, because companies start restocking goods after the monsoon season and stockpiling goods for the winter season. The dry port can be congested during these months.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From June to August
Major Import Campaigns	Yes	Festival season in October/November
Other Comments	N/A

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls*	N/A
Container Traffic (TEUs)	55504 Imports 1200 Export

Handling Figures for 2022

Vessel Calls*

N/A

Container Traffic (TEUs)

55504 Imports

1200 Export

*Number of Trains: 641 (in 2022 A.D.)

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	520257
Breakbulk (MT)	232198

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges.

Following is the tariff charged by the Terminal handling company:

Pristine Valley Dry Port Pvt. Ltd.
Inland Clearance Depot, ICD Birgunj, Sirsiya Dryport, Parsa, Nepal PAN: 609754971
ICD Address: Sirsiya Dryport, ICD Birgunj, Parsa, Nepal Contact Details: Mr. Vikas Sharma (+977-98015-66050), Mr. Aditya Roy (+977-98011-29979)
Terminal Tariff with effect from 07-Aug-2020 and remain valid till further notification
Description of Activities	Amount in (NPR)
Description of Activities	20'	40'
IMPORT - Terminal Handling Charges
Factory Destuffing	7,054.30	9,716.30
ICD Destuffing	9,111.30	12,136.30
Warehouse Delivery	9,111.30	12,136.30
EXPORT - Terminal Handling Charges
Factory Stuffing	7,054.30	9,716.30
ICD Stuffing	9,111.30	11,033.00
Warehouse Delivery	9,111.30	11,033.00

Import warehouse charges	Per day Per MT
1 to 3 days	Free
4th to 10th day	93.17
11th to 30th day	119.79
31st day onwards	186.34
Export warehouse charges	Per day Per MT
1 to 3 days	Free
4th to 10th day	53.24
11th to 30th day	66.55
31st day onwards	93.17
Open Yard Charges - Container	Per day Per MT
1st day (Date of unloading)	Free
2nd to 7th day	53.24
8th day onwards	79.86
Container Parking Charges (Loaded/Empty)	Per day Per Container
1st day (Date of unloading)	Free	Free
2nd to 7th day	219.62	292.82
8th day onwards	292.82	439.23
Vehicle Parking Charges	Per day Per Vehicle
1st day (Date of entry)	Free	Free
2nd to 7th day	219.62	219.62
8th day onwards	292.82	292.82
Vehicle Entry fee
Commercial Vehicle (Weight <10 MT)	146.41
Commercial Vehicle (Weight >10 MT)	292.82
Light Vehicle (Weight <5 MT)	73.21
Rikshaw/Hand Trolley	22.63
Miscellaneous Charges
Labour Loading Charges	2057.00 2420.00
Bagging Charges (Per MT)	220.00
Survey Charges per container	1210.00
Description of Activity	Amount in (NPR)
Description of Activity	20'	40'
CHARGES FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES
Handling of Loaded Container (Complete Cycle)	3,993.00	5,390.55
Handling of Empty Container (Complete Cycle)	865.15	1,331.00
Weighment charges	146.41	146.41
Transfer of loaded container for survey and other purposes (one time operation)	1,331.00	1,663.75
Transfer of empty container for survey and other purposes (one time operation)	865.15	1,331.00
Handling of LCL cargo including loading/unloading & stuffing/destuffing (Per MT)	332.75
Terminal Handling Charges - Bagged, Break Bulk, Bulk Cargo & Loose Cargo
Bagged Cargo/Break Bulk Cargo (Per MT)	271.04
Bulk Cargo & Loose Cargo (Per MT)	399.30

Storage Charges - Bagged and Break Bulk Cargo	Per day per MT
1 to 3 days	Free
4th to 10th day	93.17
11th to 30th day	119.79
31st day onwards	186.34
Open Yard Charges - Bulk & Loose Cargo	Per day per MT
1st day (Date of unloading)	Free
2nd to 7th day	53.24
8th day onwards	79.86
Railway Freight
Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from International Border Railway Freight from ICD Birgunj to International Border	532.40	798.60
Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from the International Border (Bagged & Break Bulk	532.40	798.60
Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from International Border (Bagged & Break Bulk Cargo per MT) Railway	20.57
Freight from ICD Birgunj to International Border (Bagged & Break Bulk Cargo per MT)	20.57
Railway freight to ICD Birgunj from International Border (Bulk & Loose Cargo per MT)	15.73
Railway Freight from ICD Birgunj to International Border (Bulk & Loose Cargo per MT)	15.73
Additional Terms:
Hazardous cargo : Rates shall be charged double for hazardous cargo
Over Dimensional Container : 25% extra shall be charged over the normal charges
Cancellation after nomination : Survey Charges of NPR 1,210.00 shall be charged along with Parking & Handling Charges Detention / Stabling Charges levied by Indian Railways on BCN/BRN rakes at Raxaul station shall be on customer account.
Transportation shall be on party account, the customer shall make arrangement for trucks/trailers for taking delivery of the cargo on their own.
It is proposed that on arrival of Bulk & Loose Cargo (BRN rakes), customers shall arrange at least 14 vehicles in advance for taking direct delivery of cargo, otherwise shifting of cargo will be undertaken and charged at the rate of NPR 279.51 per metric ton.
Advance consent of Pristine Valley to be taken for planning a rake into ICD Birgunj for smooth operation and avoid detention. Pristine Valley will not be responsible for any demurrage on BRN rakes carrying Bulk & Loose Cargo, arriving without proper dunnage.
Any Railway Detention accrued on Break Bulk & Bagged Cargo in BCN Rakes for reason beyond the control of Pristine Valley shall be on party's account.
In case the rake is placed on non-working line (stabling line) then any detention/stabling accrued, will be on party account.
It is to be mentioned that iron and steel cargo are to be booked by party on flat wagons only. BOST & other BOXN wagons may be avoided. All Charges to be deposited before taking delivery of cargo/container.
Railway Detention/Stabing Charges are to be paid in INR DD.
Cheque/DD should be in favour of Pristine Valley Dryport Private Limited payable at Birgunj only.
Bank details: Everest Bank Limited, Dryport Branch, Account No. 01500105200331
Note: VAT shall be charged extra as applicable

Port Handling Equipment

Port equipment is managed by Pristine Valley Dry port Pvt. Ltd.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No	N/A	N/A
Container Gantries	No	N/A	N/A
Mobile Cranes	Yes	8, 60 mt	Operational and is used for Iron and steel handling
Reach stacker	Yes	3, each of 45 mt capacity 1 of 7 mt capacity for empty containers	Operational and is used for container handling
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	2, 3 mt each	Operational

Container Facilities

With the increase in trade activities every year and without the improvement in existing infrastructure, congestion in the Dry port is an issue. Lack of proper warehousing capacity also is a contributing factor as importers can be late to clear their cargo on time. Importers would rather pay charges for extra days in the dry port facilities than remove their cargo to find themselves without sufficient warehouse space once they collect the cargo. The container holding capacity of the dry port is 1568 containers.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	1 Container ice Cargo	1 for bagged Cargo
Container Freight Station (CFS)	No but planned to have 3 refrigerated CFS
Refrigerated Container Stations	No
Other Capacity Details	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	3-4 Racks in day
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	2 plug in for dual service
Emergency Take-off Capacity	5 fire hydrants around CFS
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A

Customs Guidance

ASYCUDA system is used for the customs clearance process. The system generates green, red, or yellow signals. Once the declaration documents are uploaded into the system, a registration number is generated and the verification of documents is done by the inspectors in the port, and the tax and duties are determined. Following the payment of the duties and taxes payable, the final verifier selects the container and marks green/blue and red /yellow. If the containers get green/blue, then it is released. If the containers get red/yellow, it is thoroughly checked. If there is no discrepancy, the goods are released. If any discrepancies are found, additional duties are paid and then the goods are released. Once the examination is completed, it is copied to the Risk Management Unit. It is recommended to use a reputable clearing agent. The clearing of goods takes 2 to 3 business days.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

ICD has two warehouses (1. Container Freight Station Shed and 2. Good Shed) of size 7,000 sqm and 10,000 sqm. The Good Shed is divided into a walled section of 300m in length and a section with a roof without walls of 400m (as shown below in the pictures). NITBD has completed upgrading rail-based ICD; broad gauge railway yard with 6 full-length lines; boundary wall of 3.15 km. long and 3.6m. and has come into operation with storage and handling facilities to handle bulk cargo.

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Main Features of Rail-based ICD:

ICD Birgunj is a rail-linked terminal, 450 m from the Indian border with the facility to handle all types of traffic including containers, bulk, bagged, break bulk, loose cargo, etc. This terminal covers an area of 38 hectares with the following facilities;

Railway tracks: 6 full-length railway lines.

Covered Good shed: 450 m x 26.5 m.

Open Shed/Platform) in addition to covered shed: 300 m x 26.5 m.

Container Yard (CY): 685 m x 64 m with 1568 TEU ground slots.

Reach Stakers” 3 x 45 Ton + 1 x 7 Ton capacity.

Mineral siding: Loose cargo handling facilities.

Truck Parking: More than 200 trucks and 50 trailers.

High mast lights with generator backup. Electric substation of 630 KVA, 11/0.4 KVA with one 380 KVA D. G. SET; Administrative block of 1130 sq. m. floor area.

Administrative block of 1130 sq. m. floor area.

Fire detection and alarm system.

Cement concrete paved area for parking of 250 freight vehicles and 30 big-size trailers.

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Cement concrete paved area for parking of 250 freight vehicles and 30 big-size trailers.

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Walled Good Shed of approx. 300 m in length.

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Unwalled Good Shed of 400 m in length.

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CFS SHED building and area.

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CFS SHED building and area.

Port Security

The port is surrounded by a concrete wall. A CCTV monitoring system and security guards are placed in strategic areas to provide surveillance 24/7. Security is provided by Nepal Armed Police Forces of Nepal Government.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	N/A
Fire Engines	N/A

Birgunj Integrated Check Post (ICP)

An addition at the Birgunj ICD is the Integrated Check Post (ICP) to facilitate the customs clearance activities. The ICP Birgunj was inaugurated on 7th of April 2018. As per the legal provision, TRS Himalayan Logipark Pvt Ltd has been awarded for ICP Birgunj terminal clearance purpose on 1st April 2023. Birgunj ICP is currently handling 70 percent of the commerce that used to pass through the Birgunj customs points.

Port website: Bigunj Customs Office

Key port information may also be found at http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Madhesh / Parsa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	TOWN NAME: Birgunj DISTANCE (km): 8 KM
Port's Complete Name	Birgunj Integrated Check Post
Latitude	27.016721
Longitude	84.842556
Managing Company or Port Authority	TRS Himalayan Logipark (P) Ltd. ICP, Birgunj
Management Contact Person	Ganesh Prasad Ghimire (Chief Maneger) 9852032047 Subhash Subedi (General Manager) 9855036917
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	AIRPORT NAME: Simara Airport 23.4 KM

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to Operation of ICP	Name
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	N/A
2	Transport Management Company	Trans Himalayana Logipark Pvt. Ltd
3	Customs	Birgunj Customs Office
4	Freight Forwarders	Upyogi Freight Logistics Pvt. Ltd. , Radhe Radhe Clearing and Forwarding, Flash Freight logistics, Oceanstar Logistics,
5	Banks	Everest Bank For Customs clearance and Nabil Bank for Terminal Clearance
6	Quarantine	Food, Animal and Plant with laboratory facility
7	Shipping lines	N/A
8	Customs Agent	Trimurti Clearing Sewa, Laxmi Clearance Agent, Adit Clearance Agent, Aani Clearance Agency, Aashirbad Clearance Agent ete.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Customs clearance certificates are usually issued to cargo only after 6 pm from the Birgunj Customs office. The cargo truck that enters ICP in the daytime has to hold until 6 pm to exit the customs office premises. This leads to congestion at the gate and ICP premises throughout the day. Also, importers who do not have their warehouses outside of the ICP premises tend to delay the customs clearance procedures to tranship their cargo from truck to truck without having to store their goods in a warehouse and pay additional charges (warehouse charges are applicable if stored in ICP warehouse). Therefore, the parking bay is full most of the time. The exit road is also congested due to trucks standing in queue for the whole day until 6 pm. These are the factors causing congestion at the ICP.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From June to August
Major Import Campaigns	Yes / No	Months of Festivities October/November
Other Comments	ICP is functioning at full capacity with the facility of 6 6-lane road.

Handling Figures for 2022

Vessel Calls

N/A

No of Vehicles Traffic (TEUs)

135063 Imports

10140 Exports

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	21998
Break bulk (MT)	N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: Fee-Dar-rate-for-ICP-Birgunj-2.pdf (nitdb.gov.np).

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the TRS Himalayan Logipark (P) Ltd.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	No
Mobile Cranes	Yes
Reach stacker	Yes
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Hydra	Yes	2	Operational
Forklifts	Yes	1 with 3 mt	Operational

Customs Guidance

ASYCUDA system is used for the customs clearance process. The clearing of goods takes 2 to 3 business days.

Terminal Information

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Warehouse with refrigeration facility (import side) - approx. 1374 m 2

Warehouse (export side) – approx..692 m 2

Inspection shed (import side) – approx. 402 m 2

Inspection side (export side) – approx. 234 m 2

Confiscated shed (import and export side) – approx. 100 m 2

Animal sheds (import side) – approx. 100 m 2

Processing sheds – total 6 no with approx. 1250 m 2 each

Processing cabins: 16 No, Frisking cabins: 4 No,

Port Security

Port security is overseen by the Nepal Armed Police Force and an additional security company 24/7. The facilities covering the area of 115 acres is well barricaded. As a firefighting measure, there is a firefighting system complete with 5 pumps, water storage, supply lines, and hydrants in strategic locations within the premises.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	N/A
Fire Engines	N/A

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Nos of Weighbridge- 2 with capacity of 80 MT and 100 MT.

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Inspection building.

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Open yard.

Nepal - 2.1.3 Nepalgunj Dry Port

Dry Port Overview

Nepalgunj is a significant border crossing point in Western Nepal that is closest to the Indian capital, New Delhi. There is a four-lane highway on both sides of the border. The Nepalgunj Customs Office is situated in Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan Ward No. 16. The Government of Nepal and India are currently constructing an Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Nepalgunj, which was scheduled to be completed in 2020. As of Dec 2023, the civil works of the port is completed, On Jan 4, 2024, the government awarded the operations and management rights of the ICP to TRS Atlas Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. for a period of five years. The ICP will be connected by road to ports in India and operate as a centre for transhipment and importation of cargo to inland destinations into Nepal.

Kolkata is the nearest India seaport for this entry point. The entry point on the Indian side is Rupadiya, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh.

Port website: - || Department of Customs ||

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Nepalgunj Distance: 5 KM North
Port's Complete Name	Nepalgunj Integrated Check Point (ICP)
Latitude	28.02051
Longitude	81.60093
Managing Company or Port Authority	Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (Port Authority) TRS Atlas Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. (Managing Company)
Management Contact Person	Custom office: Purna Prasad Lamsal (Information Officer) Contact: Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City Ward No. 16, Jaispur, Banke Tel : +977-81-412001,412004 Fax: +977-81-520276 E-mail: nepalgunj@customs.gov.np
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Nepalgunj Airport, Banke (Domestic) Distance: 12 KM Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa. Distance: 264 KM

Link for ICP Nepalgunj: http://nitdb.gov.np/en/nepalgunj-icp/

Port Picture

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Link for Custom and clearing agent in Kolkata: https://www.customs.gov.np/district/en/nepalgunj

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No	N/A
Major Import Campaigns	No	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Handling Figures
Vessel Calls	Not available
Container Traffic (TEUs)	Not available

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk
Bulk (MT)	Not available
Break bulk (MT)	Not available

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

The ICP has not yet published the handling charges.

Port Handling Equipment

The ICP is expected to come into operation soon, details on handling equipment are not yet available.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	N/A
Container Gantries	N/A
Mobile Cranes	N/A
Reachstacker	N/A
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	N/A
Transtainer	N/A
Forklifts	N/A

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft.	40 ft.
Container Facilities Available	N/A	N/A
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/A	N/A
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	N/A	N/A
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off-take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

1.3 Customs Information. 

Port Security

Port security is overseen by Armed Police force.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	No
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

Nepal - 2.1.4 Bhairahawa Dry Port

Port Overview

Bhairahawa Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is located at Siddharthanagar, 5 kilometres north of Nepal's southern border with Uttar Pradesh state, India. It is one of 5 dry ports currently in operation: Birgunj ICD at Sirsiya, Bhairahawa ICD, Kathmandu (Chobhar) ICD and Kakarvitta ICD. Bhairahawa ICD is well connected to the Port of Kolkata by road. Nautanawa Railway Station (NTV) in Maharajgunj, Uttar Pradesh is 7 km from the border and can be accessed by road (20 mins of travel).

Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) has leased out management of Bhairahawa ICD to Annapurna Terminals Pvt. Ltd. The Bhairahawa Customs Office ranks 2nd in overall volume of trade of Nepal after Birgunj. Major goods imported through this customs point are Petroleum products, (like Petrol, Diesel, and LPG), new vehicles, Mild steel Billets, rice, vegetables, marble, tiles, and fly ash coal.

Port website: https://nitdb.gov.np/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Bhairahawa-ICD.pdf

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini Province, Rupandehi district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	5 km South of Siddharthanagar accessed Via H10
Port's Complete Name	Bhairahawa Inland Container Depot
Latitude	27.47756
Longitude	83.46876
Managing Company or Port Authority	Annapurna Terminals Pvt Ltd
Management Contact Person	Manager Ravi Parikhe Mobile: 9857020925
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Gautam Buddha International Airport 8 km Southeast accessed via H10 and Bhairahawa city road

Port Picture

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Aerial View of Bhairahawa ICD

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to the Operation of ICD	Name
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB)
2	Transport Management Company	Annapurna Terminals Pvt. Ltd
3	Customs	Bhairahawa Customs Office
4	Freight Forwarders	N/A
5	Banks	Rastriya Banijaya Bank Dry port Branch
6	Quarantine	Food / Plant Quarantine/Animal Quarantine
7	Shipping lines	N/A
8	Customs Agent	Sattyasai clearing agency, Bhusal Clearing agency, Management consultant agency, Rumjha Traders Etc.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

ICD Bhairahawa is busy and congested due to a lack of parking area. Mainly in the rainy season, the available warehouse and parking space are not enough. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is 1 to 2 days. The ICD has facilities like warehouses, parking areas, and open yard areas but lacks cold storage facilities for perishable goods.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From June to August
Major Import Campaigns	Yes	From August to October
Other Comments

Handling Figures for 2022/23
Vessel Calls	N/A
Container Traffic (TEUs)	3406

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022/23
Bulk (MT)	128455 mt
Break bulk (MT)	N/A

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Sn	Particulars	Schedule of Charges (NPR)
A.	Freight Vehicle Entry
a.	Truck/Tanker/Tractor/Trailer per entry per trip	259.39
b.	Light vehicles /Bullock Cart with capacity up to 5 Ton per entry per trip	129.69
c.	Rickshaw/Hand Trolley per entry per trip	38.94
d.	Container Truck (fixed container Vehicle) per entry per trip	389.06
e.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) per entry per trip	518.74
f.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) per entry per trip	778.13
B.	Loading/Unloading/Handling of cargo (all activities)
a.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) per vehicle	4000
b.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) per vehicle	6000
c.	For other vehicles
i.	Containerized cargo (per ton)	250
ii.	Non-containerized break bulk/packaged/ bagged cargo (per ton)	250
iii.	Non containerized bulk/loose cargo (per ton)	129.69
C.	Terminal handling charge (Complete Cycle)
a.	Loaded Container
i.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU)	2593.75
ii.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)	4150.00
b.	Empty Container
i.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU)	1296.89
ii.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)	2075.01
c.	LCL Cargo including, container handling/loading/unloading and stuffing and destuffing (per ton)	518.74
D.	Weighment Charge (one activity) of loaded/empty Vehicles	259.39
E.	Warehousing Charges: 24 hours free time from the time of arrival
a.	Import
i.	2-8 days (per kg per day)	0.16
ii.	9-30 days (per kg per day)	0.21
iii.	31 days onwards	0.31
b.	Export
i.	2-8 days (per kg per day)	0.08
Ii.	9-30 days (per kg per day)	0.10
Iii.	31 days onwards	0.13
c.	Open Yard Storage
i.	2-8 days (per kg per day)	0.08
ii.	9 days onwards (per kg per day)	0.13
F.	Parking and storage charges for loaded/unloaded vehicles (one day free)
a.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)
i.	2-7 days per day	518.74
ii.	8 days onwards per day	778.13
b.	other vehicles
i.	2-7 days per day	389.06
ii.	8 days onwards per day	518.74
G.	Parking and storage charges for containers
a.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU) Container
i.	2-7 days per day	518.74
ii.	8 days onwards per day	778.13
b.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) Container
i.	2-7 days per day	389.06
ii.	8 days onwards per day	518.74
H.	Cleaning of Containers
a.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU)	259.39
b.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)	389.06
I.	Forklift Charge
a.	Complete Cycle
i.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU)	3865.22
ii.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)	7730.45
b.	Single Cycle
i.	Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU)	2013.80
ii.	Forty-foot equivalent unit (FEU)	4026.28
c.	Non-containerized (per ton)	242.24

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the operator.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No	N/A	N/A
Container Gantries	No	N/A	N/A
Mobile Cranes	No	N/A	N/A
Reachstacker	No	N/A	N/A
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No	N/A	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No	N/A	N/A
Transtainer	No	N/A	N/A
Forklifts	Yes	One, 3000 kg	N/A
Pallet Trolly	Yes	One, 3000 kg	N/A

Customs Guidance

The customs clearance process at the dry port of Bhairahawa is automated using the web based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days. The location of the Customs office is within the dry port.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

N/A

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

N/A

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Bhairahawa ICD can accommodate more than 250 vehicles. There is a separate arrangement within the ICD to accommodate tankers carrying petroleum products.

One Covered warehouse of 55x25 metre with a 1.2-meter-high level platform is used to store containers. Also, to facilitate customs inspection, there are the following sheds:

Appraisal Shed of 36x24 metre with 1.2-metre-high level platform.

Additional Shed of 36x24 metre with a 1.2-meter-high level platform in Bhairahawa to conduct customs inspection on small vehicles.

Warehouse accommodated with Electronic Weighing Scales.

Reefer plug points for refrigerator cargoes

A digital weighbridge installed with a 100-ton capacity.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A
General Cargo	N/A

Port Security

Nepal - 2.1.5 Biratnagar Dry Port

Port Overview

Biratnagar Integrated Check Point (ICP) is spread over a total area of about 186 acres along the Nepal-India borders constructed by India and handed over to Nepal to facilitate for trade logistics between the two countries. It has a common platform for traders to get customs clearance for traded goods and offers services like banking, immigration, quarantine, warehousing, parking yard, etc facilitating both importers and exporters.

Biratnagar ICP is 7 kilometers (4 mi) North of Nepal's southern border with Bihar state, India. Biratnagar Customs Office ranks 4th in the overall volume of trade in Nepal after Birgunj Customs, Bhairahawa Customs, and Birgunj Dry Port. There are nine sub-customs offices under its jurisdiction. Major imported goods through this custom are petroleum products like diesel, petrol, LP gas, crude soya-bean oil, motorcycles, betel nuts, M.S. Billets, iron structures, coal, and glazed tiles. Major exported goods are cardamom, woven fabrics, jute sacking bags, G.I.Wire, PP GI Coil, Dyed Yarn, jute hessian fabric, brass strip in Coils, and corrugated galvanized iron sheets. Biratnagar ICP at the border is well connected to the gateway ports of Kolkata (600 km) by road or by rail to Jogbani, Bihar.

Port website: ICP Biratnagar – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province, Morang district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	7 km North of Biratnagar City accessed Via H08
Port's Complete Name	Biratnagar Integrated Check Point
Latitude	26.38237
Longitude	87.26900
Managing Company or Port Authority	TransNepal Freight Services Pvt. Ltd
Management Contact Person	Anand Kumar Singh TransNepal Tower Head Office Piyush Marga, Biratnagar-5, Morang,Nepal Tel: 021-501441 Fax: 021-501470 E-mail: ananda@transnepaldryport.com Laxmi Subba Manager ICP Biratnagar, Buddha Nagar Mobile: 9842032956/9814387011
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Biratnagar National Airport 12 KM North

Port Picture

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Aerial View of Biratnagar ICP

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to Operation of ICP	Name
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	TransNepal Freight Services Pvt. Ltd
2	Transport Management Company	N/A
3	Customs	Biratnagar Customs Office
4	Freight Forwarders	N/A
5	Banks	Rastrya Banijya Bank,Rani, Buddhanagar ICP Branch
6	Quarantine	Plant, Animal, Food Quarantine, Lab
7	Shipping lines	N/A
8	Customs Agent	Mrigatrishna clearing, Bijay clearing, Shah clearing, Devekinandan clearing, Eastern clearing, Danfe Custom Clearing, D.G Custom Service, Shivam Clearing House, Rani Clearing services, Pathivara Bhansar Sewa, D.P Clearing services, Trans misson cargo clearing, P.R Regmi bhansar jach pass sewa, Gupta Custom Clearing, Goodwill Clearing & Logistics Service etc (50+ agents are providing customs clearance services)

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The Port is currently not congested and operates on a two-lane road. The average waiting time between arrival and berthing is 1 to 2 days.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	From June to August
Major Import Campaigns	Yes	Months of Festivals Aug to Oct
Other Comments	ICP Biratnagar is in operation merging Rani customs offices.

Handling Figures for 2022
Vessel Calls	40
Container Traffic (TEUs)	6651

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2022
Bulk (MT)	71340
Break bulk (MT)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Biratnagar ICP Tariff effective from 17 August 2022 and following is the Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the operator. The port has transitioned from using manual labour to handle cargoes to mechanical port handling equipment as the volume of cargoes passing through increases.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	Yes	40 ton
Container Gantries	N/A
Mobile Cranes	Yes	Escorts F-15	Capacity 14 ton at 1.5 m, 900 kg at 15.8 m
Reach stacker	Yes	1 – 14 MT.
RoRoTugmaster (with Trailer)	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	N/A
Transtainer	N/A
Forklifts	Yes	One, 3000kgs
Pallet Trolly	Yes	Four, 5000 kgs, 3000 kgs

Container Facilities

The space available for the container is sufficient, but the Port does not have a refrigerated container station and storage related to cold storage.

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/A	N/A
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Container Stations	N/A	N/A
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	1 with 4 plugs in facility (Dual service for both 20 dt and 40 ft)
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

The customs clearance process at the dry port of Biratnagar is automated using the web-based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days. The location of the Customs office is within the dry port.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

The Port has a warehouse, parking, and open yard areas as listed below. The port does not have cold storage facilities and does not have a specific area designated for humanitarian cargo.

Warehouse arrival with refrigeration facilities (import side) with a capacity of 1520 sqm
Warehouse departure (export side) with 740 sqm
Animal shed (import side) 100 sqm, Process shed (import side) 2500 sqm, Process shed (export side) 2500 sqm, Process Cabins 31 Nos 418 sqm.
A vacant area for adding up to 3,900 m2 warehousing/parking area for holding 150 TEUs.
A parking area for 80 trucks
Dedicated shed- 1
Weight bridge- 2 (1 on the import side and 1 on the export side)
Electrical Sub-Station equipment: Two DG Sets, One 380 KVA and 125 KVA Transformer, AVR, LT, and HT panel)
Warehouse house Arrival (with refrigeration) facilities (Import Side- 1520 m2
Warehouse house Departure (Export Side- 740 m2
Process Shed (Import Side) 2500 m2
Process Shed (Export Side)- 2500 m2
Process Cabins 31 Nos. - 418 m2
Firefighting systems including pumps (5 Nos) water storage, supply lines, and hydrants.

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	warehouse	1375
Refrigerated Cargo	N/A
General Cargo	Container Cargo New warehouse	3700

Port Security

The port is surrounded by a concrete wall. A CCTV (95 nos.) monitoring system and security is provided by the Nepal Armed Police Forces of Nepal Government and a third-party security company from Sudarshan Security Pvt. Ltd 24/7.

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Integrated Check Post (ICP) Biratnagar It is 2.9 Km South of Biratnagar ICP and 14.8 Km South of Biratnagar Airport.

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View of ICP from the main building.

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Warehouse and parking area

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Container yard for railway Container Yard-1 of 4500 m2 is under construction.

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Crane, forklift and reach stacker Service

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PROCESSING SHED

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QUARANTINE BLOCK COOL ROOM

Nepal - 2.1.6 Kakarbhitta Dry Port

Port Overview

Kakarbhitta Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is in Mechinagar municipality, Jhapa District, Koshi Province, Nepal and is the main entry point from India on Nepal's eastern border. Kakarbhitta is the 7th largest border crossing point, with 2.87% share of total import value based on Annual data (Shrawan-Asar) of FY 2079/80 (Mid July 2022 to Mid July 2023) (ref: Department of Customs, 2022/2023).

The port was built to boost trade with Bangladesh and Bhutan through India. The port is 600 km / 15 hours truck travel time from the port of Kolkota. It is spread over 7.5 hectares of land. Currently, the major imports are clinker and gypsum needed to manufacture cement within the nation, equipment items of hydro power, petroleum items, vegetables, Jute. Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) awarded TransNepal Freight Service (P) Ltd on 13th February 2021 for terminal management and handling services.

Port website: Kakarbhitta ICD WEBSITE

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province, Jhapa district
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	20 kms NE of the Bhadrapur accessed via black topped H07 and H01
Port's Complete Name	Kakarbhitta Inland Container Depot
Latitude	26.64555
Longitude	88.157950
Managing Company or Port Authority	TransNepal Freight Service (P) Ltd
Management Contact Person	Rajesh Babu Tiwari 9808459913mailto:nitdbkvt@gmail.com rajeshtiwaribrt123@gmail.com
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	21 kms from Bhadrapur Airport Bagdogra Int’l Airport (VEBD), Siliguri, West Bengal India Distance: 32 km Truck: 45 minutes Car: 30 minutes

Port Picture

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Aerial View of Kakarbhitta ICD


Shed Storage

Weighbridge	Warehouse

Refrigerated Container Station-1 with 3 plug-in facilities	Shed and parking area

Parking Area

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to Operation of ICD	Name
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	Transnepal Freight Service (P) Ltd.
2	Transport Management Company	Transnepal Cargo
3	Customs	Kakarbhitta, Mechi Customs
4	Freight Forwarders	N/A
5	Banks	Nepal Bank
6	Quarantine	Animal, Food Quarantine and Plant and Lab testing centre
7	Shipping lines	N/A
8	Customs Agent	Evergreen Trade Centre, Mechi Bajrang Trade Concern, Santosh Nirmana Sewa Customs Clearance and Forwarding Agent, Laya Bhagawati Maa Enterprises and Customs Clearance, Suraj Supplier Customs Clearance and Forwarding, jay Pathibhara Customs Clearance

Port Performance

The port handles around 100 trucks a day and normally doesn’t experience congestion. The warehouse, shade area and parking space for trucks have sufficient capacity to store and hold goods. The port has mechanized handling equipment and adequate human labour. It is open from 6 am to 10 pm every day.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No	N/A
Major Import Campaigns	Yes	From (September) to (February) Festival season of Sept-Oct and large coal order during Winter season.
Other Comments	N/A

Handling Figures for 2023
Vessel Calls	N/A
Container Traffic (TEUs)	192

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the table below:  Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)

Port Handling Equipment

Daily wages human workforce handles the transportation of goods within the port.

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	N/A	N/A	N/A
Container Gantries	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mobile Cranes	N/A	N/A	N/A
Reachstacker	N/A	N/A	N/A
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	N/A	N/A	N/A
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No	N/A	N/A
Transtainer	No	N/A	N/A
Forklifts	Yes	3 MT	Operational

Container Facilities

Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	N/A	N/A
Container Freight Station (CFS)	N/A	N/A
Refrigerated Container Stations	Yes	Yes
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	6	7
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	Yes	1 station with 3 plugs in facility
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

All the customs clearances are processed at Kakarbhitta, Mechi Customs Office located inside the Kakarvitta ICD premise. The customs clearance process at the dry port of Kakarbhitta is automated using the web based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days. The terminal managemen at the Kakarbhitta is done by Transnepal Freight Service (P) Ltd.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Truck parking capacity:  250- 300 trucks
Warehouse – 3; Warehousing space: 1,395 m2
Shade- 2; Shade storage:  1,780 m2
Litigation house- 1:  233 m2
There is one forklift available with a capacity of 3 MT.
100 MT weighbridge- 1 and 1 weighbridge with a capacity of 1 MT are available.

Port Security

Total 12 guards from Sudarsan security services provide security 24/7 in ICD premise. The premise of the facility is secured by 8-9 ft. of concrete brick wall. There are fire extinguisher cylinders, fire balls and 6 hydrants inside the ICD. In case of emergency, fire brigade located 4 km away from the port is contacted.

Nepal - 2.1.7 Tatopani Dry Port

Port Overview

Tatopani Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) is located in Tatopani village, Sindhupalchok, Bagmati Province, directly on Nepal’s Northern border with China, 114 km North East of Kathmandu. Tatopani and Rasuwa in Langtang are Nepal’s two main border crossing points with China. Construction of Tatopani ICD included improvement of the 112-meter-long bridge over the Bhotekoshi River and a 6.5 KM road track that connects the two countries.

The entry point was closed from January 27 to March 29, 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the 2015 Nepal Earthquake, the Araniko Highway leading to Tatopani has been frequently blocked for all traffic due to large active landslides. The road has been re-opened, but the landslide risk remains high, especially during monsoon season.

Port website: Tatopani ICD.

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province, Sindhupalchok
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Banepa at 87 kms SW along H03
Port's Complete Name	Inland Container Depot at Tatopani
Latitude	27.92564
Longitude	85.93352
Managing Company or Port Authority	Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (Port Authority) Trans Silk Terminal Pvt. Ltd. (Managing Company)
Management Contact Person	Anirudra Thapa (Trans Silk) Mobile: 9851316958 Tatopani Dry Port Larcha, Sindhupalchok, Nepal
Customs Contact Person	Dayananda KCLarcha, Sindhupalchok, Nepal Mob: 9851137131 Phone: 011-480131
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	TIA at Kathmandu District.

Port Picture

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Aerial View of Tatopani ICD

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International Standard Inland Container Depot at Tatopani, Sindhupalchok

Picture Source: New Spotlight Online

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to Operation of ICD	Name
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board
2	Transport Management Company	Trans Silk Terminal Pvt. Ltd
3	Customs	Tatopani Customs Office
4	Freight Forwarders	Silk, Namaste, Rewang
5	Banks	Nabil Bank
6	Quarantine	Plant, Animal and Food
7	Shipping lines	N/A
8	Customs Agent	Government licensed agents

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Major goods imported via the checkpoint are medicines, fruits, electronic appliances, ready-made garments, and shoes. The movement of cargo happens between 10 am to 8 pm.

Maximum trucks: 80-100 per day
Daily average: 30 – 40 trucks per day
Average clearing time: 2 – 4 hrs/truck
There is rarely a backlog. All trucks are cleared daily.

Congestion and in-access to the customs point can happen as a result of landslides blocking the Araniko highway, the only route to and from the Tatopani ICD.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	Yes	June - September
Major Import Campaigns	Yes	August - October
Other Comments	The risk of roadblocks due to landslides remains high especially during monsoon season (June – September)

Handling Figures for 2023
Vessel Calls	N/A
Container Traffic (TEUs)	3362

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Service rate declared by the operation committee of Nepal Intermodal Transportation Development Board and issued by Trans Silk Pvt. Ltd. for Tatopani ICD: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)

Note: 13% VAT applicable on above-mentioned charges.

Port Handling Equipment

Equipment

Capacity

Available Numbers

Crane

25 Ton

Crane

20 Ton

Forklift

3 Ton

The port is also equipped with a Weigh Bridge and a Grant Crane for loading and unloading containers.

Customs Guidance

Tatopani Customs, a significant border-crossing point between Nepal and China, offers both traditional and modern, web-based clearance methods. Small goods are typically cleared using the traditional approach, while larger items and containers are processed through the internationally recognized ASYCUDA system. This port employs an automated customs clearance process via the ASYCUDA system, enabling the pre-clearance of goods. The pre-clearance procedure typically takes 1-2 business days.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

A multipurpose terminal at Tatopani ICD serves both import and export cargos. The facility has three open yards capable of storing 10 FEUs each, a warehouse measuring 40 ft x 300 ft and an open shed measuring 40 ft x 300 ft.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

N/A

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Parking available for 100 trucks
3 Open yards capable of accommodating 10 FEUs each.
1 warehouse with an area of 1143.83 m2
1 open shed with an area of 1143.83 m2

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	No
Refrigerated Cargo	No, but the Plug-in is available
General Cargo	1 warehouse	1143.83

Stevedoring

N/A

Hinterland Information

This port is connected only by road, and goods are transported to and from this port on trucks. Several transport companies are available in this port, Silk Transport and Rewang Transport are the major trucking companies available at this border point, among them Silk has the largest fleet of vehicles.

Port Security

The port premises are secured by a compound wall. A private security firm along with the Armed Police Force (APF) provides security 24/7.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

Nepal - 2.1.8 Kathmandu Dry Port

Port Overview

Kathmandu Inland Clearance Depot (ICD) also known as Chobhar Dry Port, located at Chobhar, Kirtipur came into operation in April 2022 intending to ease export and import in Kathmandu. The ICD was established to facilitate the loading and distribution of goods in Kathmandu Valley, reducing congestion in central Kathmandu, reducing the turn-around (clearance/unloading) time for trucks, and improving vehicle utilization. Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) is the managing authority of the ICD.

Port Website: Chobhar ICD

Port Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port	Kathmandu 10 KM
Port's Complete Name	Kathmandu Dry Port
Latitude	27.65606
Longitude	85.29098
Managing Company or Port Authority	Trans Nepal TRS Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. NITDB
Management Contact Person	Jiban Dhakal
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures	Tribhuvan International Airport Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Airways

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to the Operation of ICD	Name
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB)
2	Transport Management Company	Trans Nepal TRS Logi Park Pvt. Ltd.
3	Customs	Chobhar Dry Port Customs, Department of Customs
4	Freight Forwarders	N/A
5	Banks	Nepal Bank
6	Quarantine	Animal, Food Quarantine
7	Shipping lines	No
8	Customs Agent	GoN licensed agents

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The dry port spreads over an area of about 260 ropani (32.69 acres) of land comprises customs, quarantine, bank, and other services. The port has four warehouses, three administrative buildings, three weight measurement sheds, a container yard, a power substation, and other vehicle parking facilities. The port's container yard has a 65,000 square meters parking area that can accommodate 500 containers and 500 trucks.

Seasonal Constraints
	Occurs	Time Frame
Rainy Season	No
Major Import Campaigns	No
Other Comments	N/A

Handling Figures for 2022/23
Vessel Calls	N/A
Container Traffic (TEUs)	265

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: Tariff – Trans Nepal Freight Services (transnepaldryport.com)

Port Handling Equipment

The port equipment is managed by the privately owned company TransNepal TRS Logi Park Pvt. Ltd. 

Equipment	Available	Total Quantity and Capacity Available	Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage
Dockside Crane	No
Container Gantries	Yes	2	Needs repair
Mobile Cranes	Yes		Hired from external service provider
Reachstacker	No
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)	No
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines	No
Transtainer	No
Forklifts	Yes	2 (3 tons and 5 tons)

Container Facilities

This port can accommodate 116 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) at a time. The port has not yet operated at full capacity. As a common practice, most containers arrive by truck, and the goods inside are offloaded manually. This allows for transfer without unloading the entire container itself.

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Facilities	20 ft	40 ft
Container Facilities Available	Yes	Yes
Container Freight Station (CFS)	Yes	Yes
Refrigerated Container Stations	No	No
Other Capacity Details	N/A	N/A
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day)	N/A	N/A
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points)	1	1
Emergency Take-off Capacity	N/A	N/A
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift)	N/A	N/A

Customs Guidance

This port allows importers to make customs clearance of their goods in Kathmandu itself, saving them trips to the various border checkpoints from where shipments enter Nepal. Containers coming from the southern and northern border points will get an extra seal at the border point if the importers want to clear them at Kathmandu Dry Port Customs. The customs clearance process at this Port is automated using the web-based ASYCUDA system, which allows for the pre-clearing of goods. Customs pre-clearance of goods takes approximately 1-2 working days.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

Chobhar dry port is divided into two sections—export-import (EXIM Terminal) and domestic (Domestic Terminal). The export-import section can accommodate 116 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs).

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

N/A

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Truck parking capacity: 500 trucks
Warehousing space: 4 warehouses with Volume 12960 m3
Shade storage: 3
Litigation house: 1
There are 2 forklifts available with the lifting capacity of 3 mt and 5 mt
Weighbridge available- 3

Additional parking area with 8538 m2

Storage Type	Number of Storage Facilities	Area (m2)
Bagged Cargo	No
Refrigerated Cargo	No, but plug-in facility is available
General Cargo	Yes; 3	1296 m2 each

Stevedoring

N/A

Hinterland Information

This port is connected only by road. Importers and exporters use this facility as the offices required for Import and Export activities like customs, quarantine, and banks are available on the premises. There are fewer activities in this port, the common mode of transport is by road, and goods are transported to and from this port on trucks. Given the limited operations, there are no in-house trucking companies. However, businesses have the flexibility to use their own trucks or engage services from external trucking firms.

Port Security

The port premises are secured by a compound wall. A private security firm along with the Armed Police Force (APF) provides security 24/7.

Security
ISPS Compliant	No
Current ISPS Level (Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)	N/A
Police Boats	No
Fire Engines	No

Port Picture

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Warehouse

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Shed Storage

Nepal - 2.2 Aviation

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) was established as an autonomous regulatory body on 31 December 1998 under Civil Aviation Act, 1996. The mission of CAAN is to ensure safe, secure, efficient, standard, and quality service in Civil Aviation and Airport Operations. It has dual functions: Regulator of civil aviation as well as a service provider in the areas of Air Navigation Service and Aerodrome Operations.

There are 9 fixed-wing domestic and 12 helicopter operators currently active in Nepal. Most fixed-wing carriers are based in Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and provide scheduled flights to different urban areas of the country. Some of the carriers have established their bases in Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, and Surkhet and provide scheduled flight services to remote locations in Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces. Airstrips in remote locations are STOL airports and are not well equipped with modern navigating instruments. Among the STOL airstrips, the Tenzing-Hillary Airport in Lukla and Jomsom Airport in Mustang are considered commercially lucrative.

For international travel, currently, 30 airlines including two Nepal-based airlines provide services to different destinations around the globe. Nepal has signed Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and MoU with 40 different countries, and it has direct air connectivity with 18 countries including India, China, Japan, Qatar, and UAE.

The European Union has blacklisted Nepali airlines since 2013 based on serious security concerns raised by ICAO and are restricted from flying in EU member nations’ airspace.

Both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters can be chartered either for emergency services, cargo services, or for recreational activities. The carrier or their representative must submit a request form to CAAN in the prescribed format for requesting a charter flight. The procedure manual and required forms can be found in this link.

A total of 31 airports are currently operational in Nepal including three international airports. Tribhuvan International Airport, Gautam Buddha International Airport, and Pokhara International Airport are the only international aerodrome in the country. Biratnagar, Pokhara, Dhangadhi, and Nepalgunj airports, are the busiest airports and are considered domestic hub airports. 21 Airports are short take-off and landing (STOL) airports with Aerodrome Flight Information service (AFIS). 22 Airports mentioned below are STOL airports but are not in operation as of 2022.

Airports Not in Operation

Baglung Airport

Rukum Chaurjahari Airport

Darchula Airport

Dhorpatan Airport

Lamidanda Airport

Gorkha Airport

Rumjatar Airport

Jiri Airport

Kangeldanda Airport

Khiji Chandeshwori Airport

Langtang Airport

Mahendranagar Airport

Manang Airport

Dolpa Masinechaur Airport

Meghauli Airport

Rolpa Airport

Syangboche Airport

Tikapur Airport

Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Airport

Falgunanda (Ilam) Airport

Baitadi (Patan) Airport

Doti Airport

CAAN does not operate any heliports. In TIA, helicopter operations are authorized in designated areas. There are some areas to be used by helicopters throughout the country located on government as well as private property. CAAN, therefore, does not maintain the landing areas or provide security, Operators are, therefore, required to obtain necessary information before conducting flights in these locations. Details of such locations may be obtained from the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Directorate (CAAN H/O, Babar Mahal). Source: https://e-aip.caanepal.gov.np/_uploads/_pdf/b8c1e4bd910261b89107ddc3f1eda5a9.pdf

However, CAAN has been working on constructing a new heliport at Nalinchowk of Bhaktapur district in Bagmati province, the location is around 16 KM Northwest of Tribhuvan International Airport. When completed, this facility will be able to accommodate 17 helicopters at a time. (Source: CAAN to construct a modern helipad in Nalinchowk, Bhaktapur (aviationnepal.com)

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(Source: CAAN ATS AIRSPCAE_INDEX CHART)

Key airport information may also be found at: CAAN_Aeronautical Information Publication Nepal Eighth Edition)
https://www.world-airport-codes.com/ 

Nepal - 2.2.1 Tribhuvan International Airport

Airport Overview

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is one of the major international airports in Nepal. It is located 6 km from the city centre, in the Kathmandu Valley, the country's capital. The airport has one domestic and one international terminal. Both Instrumental Flight Rule (IFR) and Visual Flight Rule (VFR) traffic are permitted in this airport. During winter months, particularly in December and January, flight delays may occur due to foggy conditions. While the airport boasts ample space and cargo handling facilities, it is essential to note that there is no cold storage facility available. Therefore, careful planning is necessary for the shipment of temperature-sensitive and medical cargo.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Kathmandu 6 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Tribhuvan International Airport
Latitude	27.70029
Longitude	85.35676
Elevation (ft and m)	4394.76 ft and 1339.54 m.
IATA Code	KTM
ICAO Code	VNKT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) Tribhuvan International Airport, Tel +977-1-4113163, 4113033 Fax +977-1-4113180 AFS – VNKTYDYX Email: tia_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Subhash Jha (spokesperson)
Open: Day only or 24 hrs	February to November: 0600LT - 0330LT (Next Day) November to February: 0630LT – 0330LT (Next Day)
Number of Runways (including length and width)	1, RWY 02/20, 3350 m x 45 m
Number of helipads, including dimensions	Helicopter operations are authorized in designated areas. TIA has designated the east of runway 02-20 opposite the taxiway no B and C as a helicopter landing area.

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

SN	Agencies related to Operation of TIA	*Name*
1	Multimodal Transport Operators	Nepal Transit and Warehousing Co. Ltd.
2	Management Company	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
3	Customs	TIA Customs Office
4	Freight Forwarders	Courier service providers, Nepal Freight Forwarders Association, Export council of Nepal
5	Banks	Rastriya Banijya Bank, TIACO Branch
6	Quarantine	Food Import Export Quality Certification Office TIA
7	Shipping lines	N/A
8	Customs Agent	Customs Agents Association (100 licensed Agents)
9	Security	Nepal Army, Nepal Police

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

TIA has a single runway measuring 3350m in length and 45m in width with an orientation 02 and 20. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) is currently working on the extension of the Parallel Taxiway in the northern and southern parts of the runway of TIA that will connect at the end of Runway 02. This expansion of the taxiway is part of the Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project (ATCEP), upon completion, the total length of the taxiway will be 1400 meters, which will reduce waiting time for aircraft before take-off and landing.

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	N/A
Terminal Building	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes, Available with Local Airlines Operators and Nepal Airlines and other Operators
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Cargo terminal	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Airbus 330, Boeing 777, IL76, MD10, DC10, ATR72, CRJ700/200, MA60, ATR42, JS41, B190, D228, L410, DHC6, Y12
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	A340, B777, B747, MD10, C30, IL76, A350-900,
Storage Area (m³and MT)	5,430 m² of cargo storage
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	Yes High loaders: 1 x 7MT BMA high loader; 1 x 7 MT Souam transporter; max pallet size: 96”x125”, 7 MT capacity	Max Capacity (MT)	7 mt
Elevators / Hi Loaders		Max Height *(m)*
Loading Ramps	Yes, 7 Nos
Other Comments	While only a few B747 aircraft have landed at the airport, they were not being used as cargo aircraft. This is due to the short runway.

Customs Guidance

The government has established a customs office at the airport for smooth clearance of import and export cargo. For individual travellers, all baggage must be declared and cleared through customs on arrival at the port of entry. For the import of cargo, the importer has to submit an application along with air waybill copies to the customs office for clearance of goods. Procedures and custom waiver process for relief items can be found in 1.3 Nepal Customs Information.

CLEARING AGENTS

Company Name

What categories do they treat (food, fuel, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, or all-rounders)?

Bonded/Non-bonded warehouse Capacity

Temperature controlled /Non temperature controlled

Ultimate Export and Import

All rounders

Dynamic International Cargo

All rounders

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Storage Facilities

CAAN contracted Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Ltd (NTWCL) on a profit-sharing basis to operate the cargo complex especially to manage the warehousing space in clearly demarcated export and import sections. The total capacity of the Air cargo complex at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is 5430 m², and it is divided by mesh wire barricade into equal half for imports and exports. Although the available space for cargo storage seems adequate for normal goods, it is essential to note that there is no cold storage facility available. Therefore, careful planning is necessary for the shipment of temperature-sensitive and medical cargo.

Daily Capacity

Import section: 70-80 mt of goods flow per day from 40-45 international flights of which 20 flights are cargo flights.

Export section: 75-100 mt of goods flow per day.

Import Section: 180-200 Mt storage.

Capacity of 78 mt handling manpower available per day

Handling Equipment

Nepal Airlines is responsible for the ground handling of cargo at Tribhuvan International Airport. Indian Airlines have ground handling equipment for their own needs, whereas Nepal Airlines does ground handling work for the other airlines and themselves.

BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS)
Storage condition	Number of Storage Facilities	Total Area (m²)	Total volume (m³)	Handling requirement
Open air	1	325	1950	Forklift = 1 (5 ton) Hand Trolley = 5 Loader = 5
General cargo (closed)	2	2,450 each	12,250 each	Forklift = 1 (1.5 ton) Forklift = 1 (5 ton) Hand Trolley = 10 Loader = 13
Bagged Cargo	2	227	500	Hand Trolley = 3
Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)	2	20 and 93	50 and 288	Hand Trolley = 2
Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Narcotics Cage	1	6	15	N/A

NON-BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE AFTERS CUSTOMS)
Storage condition	Number of Storage Facilities	Total Area (m²)	Total Volume (m³)	Handling requirement
Open air	1	275	1,375
General cargo (closed)	3	275	1,375 (including bagged cargo)
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)	N/A
Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)	N/A
Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)	N/A
Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)	N/A
Narcotics Cage	N/A

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

All fees except the passenger service charge and entrance fees should be paid by the commander of the aircraft or agent without demand before the aircraft departs from the aerodrome. For aircraft carrying out international flights, all payments of fees should be made in US dollars.

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	$45.90 (up to 25,00 kg)	$76.50 (25,001 kg to 50,000 kg) $152.75 (50,001 kg to 75,000 kg)	$303.50 (any part over 75,000 kg)
Landing USD - $	12.50 (up to 10,000 kg)	12.50 plus, 2.50 each for 1000 kg (10,001 kg to 25,000 kg) 50.00 plus 3.75 for each 1000 kg (25,001 kg to 50,000 kg) 143.75 plus 6.00 for each 1000 kg (50,001 kg to 75,000 kg) 293.75 plus 7.35 for each 1000 kg (75,001 kg to 100,000 kg)	447.50 plus 8.55 for each 1000 kg (any part over 100,000 kg)
Night Landing USD - $	N/A	N/A	N/A
Night Take-Off USD - $	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parking	$1.00 per 1000 kg (up to 50,000 kg)	$50.00 plus $1.05 for each 1000kg (50,001 kg to 100,000 kg)	$22.25 plus $1.95 for each 1000 kg (any part over 100,000 kg)
Handling Charges	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)

13 % VAT is applicable in the above-mentioned charges. (Source: CAAN AIP Nepal)

An additional charge will be levied for each landing made outside of the published operation hours of the aerodrome based on time used, on an hourly basis. For international flights, this amount is fixed as NRS 35,000 (excluding 13% VAT) per hour.

Security Charges: Security charges at the rate of 10% of the landing fees as mentioned above shall be imposed.

The following aircraft are exempted from payment of landing and parking fees:

a) Foreign diplomatic aircraft engaged on diplomatic missions to Nepal.

b) Aircraft withheld by Director General, CAAN for necessary investigation.

c) Such other aircraft as the Director General, CAAN may approve.

d) UN-registered Aircraft

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) has a fuel depot with storage capacity (KL): Physical -7640 and Mobile 161.

Storage Type: Vertical Tank (1600×3, 760×3), UG Tank (70×8).

Refueller Details: AR26, 27, 38 (27 KL). AR34, 35,36,37, 40 (16KL) of ATF and 161 KL of fuel standby in refuellers provided by the Nepal Oil Corporation.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02/litre (Duty Paid)*
Avgas	N/A

As of 01 February 2023

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 132.814 NPR

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

For information on service rates and charges,

Sn	Category of Goods	Export	Import
1	General	Per kg NPR 1.21 or NPR 242 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 6.47 or NPR 121 minimum; whichever is higher
2	Valuable	Per kg NPR 3.03 or NPR 302.5 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 9.88 or NPR 242 minimum; whichever is higher
3	Perishable	Per kg NPR 2.42 or Rs 242 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 9.88 or NPR 242 minimum; whichever is higher
4	Dangerous	Per kg NPR 6.50 or NPR 650 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 19.36 or NPR 484 minimum; whichever is higher
5	Express Courier Bag, Express Courier Parcel and Express Cargo	Per kg NPR 6.50 or NPR 121 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 6.50 or NPR 242 minimum; whichever is higher
6	For the export and import of live animals, the service charge is double of service charge for valuable goods

(Source: TIA Cargo Terminal Charges)

In case of palletization and de-palletization of the goods NPR 60.50 per ton will be charged.
In case of a request from the goods owner to manage goods beyond office hours and during the holidays separate charge of NPR 242 per consignment will be levied.
Demurrage charge will be as follows;

Export: For the first seven days no charges are applicable, after 7 days for 30 days NPR 0.90 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 2.11 per kg will be charged,
Import: For the first seven days no charges are applicable, after 7 days for 30 days NPR 2.42 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 3.03 per kg will be charged. Provided that, if the goods are not taken within the exempted period, demurrage charges shall be levied from the date of receipt of such goods.

Security

Among the three security forces of Nepal, the Nepal Army and Nepal Police work in conjunction to provide security at TIA. Nepal Police has the responsibility to control access and searches for passengers and goods. Nepal Army has the responsibility to control and secure the premises of the TIA. Also, the presence of the Nepal Army’s Kali Dal Battalion adjacent to the premise of TIA bolsters security at all hours of the day and night.

Nepal - 2.2.2 Gautam Buddha (Bhairahawa) International Airport

Airport Overview

Gautam Buddha International Airport, also known as Bhairahawa Airport was initially began as a domestic airport in 1958. In 1977 it was renamed in honour of Lord Gautam Buddha, who was born in Lumbini, located 18 KM west of the airport. This airport was later upgraded to an international airport, on 16 May 2022 it served the first international flight. It has a 3000 m long single runway. It is one of the three international airports of Nepal, others are Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and Pokhara International Airport in Pokhara. The airport features a cargo building with a capacity of 8000 square meter. However, this storage area often remains unutilized due to the absence of regular scheduled international flights. Unfortunately, there is no cold storage facility available as of now, however, a designated space has been allocated in the newly constructed cargo building to establish the cold storage facility when required. For the transportation of temperature-sensitive and medical cargo, careful planning is essential.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini Province, Rupandehi District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Bhairahawa, 2.5 km east of the airport
Airport’s Complete Name	Gautam Budhha International Airport (Bhairahawa Airport)
Latitude	27.50620
Longitude	83.41752
Elevation (ft and m)	346.5 ft / 105.6 m
IATA Code	BWA
ICAO Code	VNBW
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), Bhairahawa Airport Off: 977-71597021 Tower: 977-71597043 Fax: 977-71455004 AFS: VNBWYDYX E-mail: gautambuddha_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Mr. Hansa Raj Pandey, General Manager
Open: Day only or 24 hrs	16 Feb to 15 Nov – 06:00 LT to 00:00 LT 16 Nov to 15 Feb – 06:30 LT to 00:00 LT
Number of Runways (including length and width)	1, RWY 10/28 3000mx45m
Number of helipads, including dimensions	No designated helipads, with prior approval airport authorities can designate an area for helicopter landing as per requirements

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Although Gautam Buddha International Airport (GBIA) started international operation in May 2022, it is not yet operated at full capacity, it has only served occasional international flights. The key companies present at the airport are the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), GBIA Customs Office, Nepal Police, and Nepal Army.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

GBIA features a newly built 3000 m x 45 m single runway which is used for take-offs and landings. The old 1500 m runway is currently being used as a parallel taxiway.

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Cargo terminal	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	B777-200 or similar (Remarks: can be parked at International Apron Bay No.2)
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	B777-200 or similar (Remarks: can be parked at International Apron Bay No.2)
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	Existing 500 MT (New Cargo building under construction)
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders	No	Max Capacity (MT)
Elevators / Hi Loaders	No	Max Height (m)
Loading Ramps	Yes, 2 available
Other Comments	Nepal Airlines Corporation provides the ground handling service with equipment. In case of requirement, needed equipment can be made available from Kathmandu. (A week advance notice to be provided)

Customs Guidance

The government has established a customs office at the airport for smooth clearance of import and export cargo. For individual travelers, all baggage must be declared and cleared through customs on arrival at the port of entry. For import of cargo, the importer must apply along with air waybill copies to the customs office for clearance of goods.

Procedures and custom waiver process for relief items can be found in 1.3 Nepal Customs Information.

CLEARING AGENTS

Company Name

What categories do they treat (food, fuel, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, or all-rounders)?

Bonded/Non-bonded warehouse Capacity

Temperature controlled /Non temperature controlled

Rising Star Cargo Pvt Ltd

All rounder

Storage Facilities

Nepal Transit and Warehousing Company Ltd (NTWCL) is managing the newly built cargo building at GBIA. The new building is constructed at an area of 8000 m². The airport has not yet functioned at full capacity and the storage space for cargo generally remains empty, however, it is essential to note that there is no cold storage facility available. Therefore, careful planning is necessary for the shipment of temperature-sensitive and medical cargo.

BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS)
Storage condition	Number of Storage Facilities	Total Area (m²)	Total volume (m³)	Handling requirement
Open air	N/A
General cargo (closed)	N/A
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)	N/A
Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)	N/A
Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)	N/A
Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)	N/A
Narcotics Cage	N/A

NON-BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE AFTERS CUSTOMS)
Storage condition	Number of Storage Facilities	Total Area (m²)	Total Volume (m³)	Handling requirement
Open air	N/A
General cargo (closed)	1	8000 m²
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)	N/A
Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)	N/A
Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)	N/A
Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)	N/A
Narcotics Cage	N/A

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	$45.90 (up to 25,00 kg)	$76.50 (25,001 kg to 50,000 kg) $152.75 (50,001 kg to 75,000 kg)	$303.50 (any part over 75,000 kg)
Landing USD - $	12.50 (up to 10,000 kg)	12.50 plus, 2.50 each for 1000 kg (10,001 kg to 25,000 kg) 50.00 plus 3.75 for each 1000 kg (25,001 kg to 50,000 kg) 143.75 plus 6.00 for each 1000 kg (50,001 kg to 75,000 kg) 293.75 plus 7.35 for each 1000 kg (75,001 kg to 100,000 kg)	447.50 plus 8.55 for each 1000 kg (any part over 100,000 kg)
Night Landing USD - $	N/A	N/A	N/A
Night Take-Off USD - $	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parking	$1.00 per kg (up to 50,000 kg)	$50.00 plus $1.05 for each 1000kg (50,001 kg to 100,000 kg)	$22.25 plus $1.95 for each 1000 kg (any part over 100,000 kg)
Handling Charges	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)

13 % VAT is applicable in the above-mentioned charges. (Source: CAAN AIP Nepal) 

Security Charges: Security charges at the rate of 10% of the landing fees as mentioned above shall be imposed. 

The following aircraft are exempted from payment of landing and parking fees:  

a) Foreign diplomatic aircraft engaged on diplomatic missions to Nepal.  

b) Aircraft withheld by Director General, CAAN for necessary investigation.  

c) Such other aircraft as the Director General, CAAN may approve.  

d) UN-registered Aircraft 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 / litre (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	N/A

As of 9-Jan-2024

*Exchange rate: 1 USD = 133.064 NPR

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

A cargo charge at the rate of seventy-five paisa per kilogram is imposed on the cargo imported through the airway.

Sn	Category of Goods	Export	Import
1	General	Per kg NPR 1.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 5.35 or NPR 100 minimum; whichever is higher
2	Valuable	Per kg NPR 2.50 or NPR 250 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 8.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher
3	Perishable	Per kg NPR 2.00 or Rs 200 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 8.00 or NPR 250 minimum; whichever is higher
4	Dangerous	Per kg NPR 5.00 or NPR 500 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 16.00 or NPR 400 minimum; whichever is higher
5	Express Courier Bag, Express Courier Parcel and Express Cargo	Per kg NPR 5.00 or NPR 100 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 5.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher
6	For the export and import of live animals, the service charge is double of service charge for valuable goods

Source: GBIA Cargo Terminal Charges

In case of palletization and de-palletization of the goods NPR 50.00 per ton will be charged.
In case of a request from the goods owner to manage goods beyond office hours and during the holidays separate charge of NPR 200 per consignment will be levied.
Demurrage charge will be as follows;
Export: For the first seven days no charges are applicable, after 7 days for 30 days NPR 0.75 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 1.75 per kg will be charged,
Import: For the first seven days no charges are applicable, after 7 days for 30 days NPR 2.00 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 2.50 per kg will be charged. Provided that, if the goods are not taken within the exempted period, demurrage charges shall be levied from the date of receipt of such goods.

Security

The security of terminal area, access control of restricted area, search of passenger and goods is managed by Nepal police and the security of compound area is provided by Nepal army.

Nepal - 2.2.3 Pokhara International Airport

Airport Overview

Pokhara International Airport (PIA) is situated at Chhine Danda, Pokhara in Gandaki Province, Nepal. It is located approximately 3 km east of Pokhara’s existing Domestic Airport and 200 km far west from Kathmandu. The elevation of this airport is around 800 m above mean sea level. This airport serves as the main gateway for pilgrims and tourists to travel to the famous religious places: Muktinath, Jomsom, and Annapurna Round Trek. The airport has three international parking bays and eight domestic parking bays. This airport has a 3500 m² terminal building for customs and cargo, but it lacks a cold storage facility. This storage area often remains unutilized due to the absence of regular scheduled international flights hence the shipment of temperature-sensitive and medical cargo should be planned carefully.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province, Kaski District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Pokhara, 3 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Pokhara International Airport
Latitude	28.182803
84.014894	84.014894
Elevation (ft and m)	2624 ft / 800 m
IATA Code	PKR
ICAO Code	VNPR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Pokhara International Airport Civil Aviation Office Tel- +977-61-597007 Fax- +977-61-455725 AFS- VNPRYDYX E-mail- pokhara_cao@caanepal.gov.np Website: PIA (caanepal.gov.np)
Management Contact Person	Jasoda Subedi (Spokesperson) Tel: 061-597012
Open: Day only or 24 hrs	16 Feb to 15 Nov: 0015UTC-1300UTS 16 Nov to 15 Feb: 0045UTC-1215UTC
Number of Runways (including length and width)	RWY 12/30 2500mx45m
Number of helipads, including dimensions	No designated helipads, with prior approval airport authorities can designate an area for helicopter landing as per requirements

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

The key companies present at the airport are the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN), the Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and the Nepal Army.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

The runway of PIA is of ICAO 4D Category and is 45 m wide and 2500 m long, and runway designation is 12-30. Runway 12 has a Non-Precision Approach (NPA), and Runway 30 has an ILS System Precision Approach CAT-1 (PA1) facility.

Customs	Yes	JET A-1 fuel	Yes
Immigration	Yes	AVGAS 100	No
Terminal Building	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Passenger Terminal	Yes	Cargo terminal	Yes

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo	Airbus A320 and similar type of aircraft (Narrow body)
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet	Airbus A320 and similar type of aircraft (Narrow body)
Storage Area (m3 and MT)	3500 m²
Handling Equipment
Elevators / Hi Loaders		Max Capacity (MT)
Elevators / Hi Loaders		Max Height (m)
Loading Ramps	Yes
Other Comments

Customs Guidance

As of February 2024, despite the approval to establish a customs office from the Council of Ministers in Jan 2023, the government has not yet established a customs office at the Pokhara International Airport. For individual travellers, all baggage must be declared and cleared through customs on arrival at the port of entry. For the import of cargo, the importer must submit an application along with air waybill copies to the customs office for clearance of goods. Procedures and custom waiver process for relief items can be found in 1.3 Nepal Customs Information.

CLEARING AGENTS
Company Name	What categories do they treat (food, fuel, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, or all-rounders)?	Bonded/Non-bonded warehouse Capacity	Temperature controlled /Non temperature controlled

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Storage Facilities

This airport has a 3500 m² building for customs and cargo, with a yearly planned turnover of 2600 mt capacity, but it lacks a cold storage facility. Due to the absence of customs office followed regular scheduled international flights, this storage area often remains unutilized. Hence the shipment of temperature-sensitive and medical cargo should be planned carefully.

BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS)
Storage condition	Number of Storage Facilities	Total Area (m²)	Total volume (m³)	Handling requirement
Open air	N/A
General cargo (closed)	N/A
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)	N/A
Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)	N/A
Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)	N/A
Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)	N/A
Narcotics Cage	N/A

NON-BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE AFTER CUSTOMS)
Storage condition	Number of Storage Facilities	Total Area (m²)	Total Volume (m³)	Handling requirement
Open air	N/A
General cargo (closed)	1	3500 m²
Bagged Cargo	N/A
Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)	N/A
Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)	N/A
Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)	N/A
Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)	N/A
Narcotics Cage	N/A

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges	Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)
	0 - 7,000	7,001 - 136,000	136,001 and over
Navigation (per journey) USD - $	$45.90 (up to 25,00 kg)	$76.50 (25,001 kg to 50,000 kg) $152.75 (50,001 kg to 75,000 kg)	$303.50 (any part over 75,000 kg)
Landing USD - $	12.50 (up to 10,000 kg)	12.50 plus, 2.50 each for 1000 kg (10,001 kg to 25,000 kg) 50.00 plus 3.75 for each 1000 kg (25,001 kg to 50,000 kg) 143.75 plus 6.00 for each 1000 kg (50,001 kg to 75,000 kg) 293.75 plus 7.35 for each 1000 kg (75,001 kg to 100,000 kg)	447.50 plus 8.55 for each 1000 kg (any part over 100,000 kg)
Night Landing USD - $	N/A	N/A	N/A
Night Take-Off USD - $	N/A	N/A	N/A
Parking	$1.00 per 1000 kg (up to 50,000 kg)	$50.00 plus $1.05 for each 1000kg (50,001 kg to 100,000 kg)	$22.25 plus $1.95 for each 1000 kg (any part over 100,000 kg)
Handling Charges	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)	NPR 5,000 (for self-handling) NPR 10,000 (for commercial ground handling)

13 % VAT is applicable for the above-mentioned charges.

Security Charges: Security charges at the rate of 10% of the landing fees as mentioned above shall be imposed. 

The following aircraft are exempted from payment of landing and parking fees:  

a) Foreign diplomatic aircraft engaged on diplomatic missions to Nepal.  

b) Aircraft withheld by Director General, CAAN for necessary investigation.  

c) Such other aircraft as the Director General, CAAN may approve.  

d) UN-registered Aircraft 

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

PIA manages refuelling service at the airport with support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), a fuel storage with a capacity of 114,000 litres is under construction at the airport premises. For the current use NOC fetches aviation fuel from its storage at Pokhara Domestic Airport on oil tankers.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02/litre (Duty Paid)*
Avgas	N/A

As of 01 February 2023 

Exchange rate: 1 USD = 132.814 NPR 

CARGO TERMINAL CHARGES

On international flights cargo, NPR seventy-five paisa per kilogram is applicable.

For more information on service rates and charges:

Sn	Category of Goods	Export	Import
1	General	Per kg NPR 1.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 5.35 or NPR 100 minimum; whichever is higher
2	Valuable	Per kg NPR 2.50 or NPR 250 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 8.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher
3	Perishable	Per kg NPR 2.00 or Rs 200 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 8.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher
4	Dangerous	Per kg NPR 5.00 or NPR 500 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 16.00 or NPR 400 minimum; whichever is higher
5	Express Courier Bag, Express Courier Parcel and Express Cargo	Per kg NPR 5.00 or NPR 100 minimum; whichever is higher	Per kg NPR 5.00 or NPR 200 minimum; whichever is higher
6	For the export and import of live animals, the service charge is double of service charge for valuable goods

(Source: PIA Cargo Service Charge)

In case of palletization and de-palletization of the goods NPR 50 per ton will be charged.  
In case of a request from the goods owner to manage goods beyond office hours and during the holidays separate charge of NPR 200 per consignment will be levied. 
Demurrage charge will be as follows.
Export: For the first seven days no charges are applicable, after 7 days for 30 days NPR 0.70 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 1.70 per kg will be charged,
Import: For the first seven days no charges are applicable, after 7 days for 30 days NPR 2.00 per kg will be charged and from 31 days to 60 days NPR 2.50 per kg will be charged. Provided that, if the goods are not taken within the exempted period, demurrage charges shall be levied from the date of receipt of such goods.

Security

Among the three security forces of Nepal, the Nepal Army, and Nepal Police work in conjunction to provide security at Pokhara International Airport (PIA). Nepal Police has the responsibility to control access and searches for passengers and goods. Nepal Army has the responsibility to control and secure the premises of the PIA.

Nepal - 2.2.4 Bharatphur Major Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of location Bharatpur Airport

Bharatpur Airport is an all weather operational airport in  Bharatpur, a city in the Chitwan District of Bagmati Province. The airport is one of two airports in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the other one being Meghauli Airport. The airport is located 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Bharatpur's city centre/Narayanghat Operating Airlines are Buddha Air, and Yeti Airlines with scheduled connectivity to Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:

16 February to 15 November: 0600 LT - 1845 LT

16 November to 15 February: 0630 LT - 1800 LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province/ Chitwan
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	The airport is within Bharatpur City
Airport’s Complete Name	Bharatpur Airport
Latitude	27.67805
Longitude	84.42944
Elevation (ft and m)	679 ft (207 m)
IATA Code	BHR
ICAO Code	VNBP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Bharatpur Civil Aviation Office, Bharatpur, Chitwan Off: 977-056-526573 Tower: 977-056-520254 Fax - 977-056-526573 AFS – VNBPYDYX Email: bharatpur_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1200 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	15/33
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Hold Baggage; Metal Detector: Walk Through, Handheld, CCTV Surveillance System, FIDS	Runway Lighting	Runway End Light- RWY 15, Runway Threshold Identification Light- TRWY 33
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services	Available with local airline operator
Air Traffic Control	Controlled, Two Men Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories Class C Airspace. Visual Flight Rules, HF SSB, VHF, Hot Line,	Fire Fighting Equipment	Wheel type Fire Extinguisher Available
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	8360 sq.m. of Concrete Apron; Four ATR 42 Types
Navigation Aids	NDB	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	No

* Runway Threshold Identification lights

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.5 Biratnagar Major Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Biratnagar Airport

Biratnagar Airport located North of Biratnagar Bazaar, Morang district, in Koshi Province. It is 6 Kms South of Biratnagar City accessed via blacktopped urban road. It is the second busiest domestic airport in Nepal. This airport has a night landing facility as well and supports some short take-off and landing (STOL) airports in the region.The scheduled airlines from Biratnagar Airport with scheduled connectivity to and from Tumlingtar, Bhojpur, Kathmandu are:- Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Shree Airlines, Nepal Airlines, and Saurya Airlines. ATR72, CRJ200/700, DHC8, MA60, ATR42, JS-41, B190, D228, DHC6, L410, and Y12 types aircraft are permissible for take-off and landing in Biratnagar airport.

The runaway is at risk of flooding in the monsoon season, which could suspend operations. There was a history of closure of airport operation for fixed wing aircraft due to the flood in the year of 2016 and 2021.

Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:

16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1845LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1800LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Morang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	6 km North West
Airport’s Complete Name	Biratnagar Airport
Latitude	26.48426
Longitude	87.26617
Elevation (ft and m)	245.94 ft (74.972 m)
IATA Code	BIR
ICAO Code	VNVT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Biratnagar Civil Aviation Office, Biratnagar, Morang. Tel- 977-021-460155, 4602060 AFS - VNVTYDYX, E-mail: biratnagar_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Airport Chief, 9852020859
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1500 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	9/27
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage Metal Detector: handheld, Walkthrough, CCTV Surveillance System, FIDS	Runway Lighting	Runway Light Approach Light - RWY 09 PAPI Light Both 09/27 Taxiway Light
Refuelling Capacity	Single point Refuelling. Aviation Fuel Depot. Jet A1. During the period of flight operation 2 refuelers 1000 L/m AR 33- 11KL and AR 53- 16 KL	Ground Handling Services	Available with local airline operators, Airlines manage ground handling
Air Traffic Control	Controlled Class C Airspace, IFR, VFR, HF SSB, AMHS, RCAG, Hot Line, UHF Band Communication System, wo Men Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Category V Rescue equipment, AD Category V Large Foam Tender -1 Medium Foam Tender -1 Ambulance -1
Weather Information	METAR VHF	Aircraft Parking Space	14,445 sq m with Taxing Area, 5 aircrafts (ATR72 Type Aircraft 4, DH8D Type Aircraft -1)
Navigation Aids	DVOR 100 NM DME 100 NM	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes - 3

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 210 Kilo Litre at its office premises. NOC strictly adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as set by the NOC.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 01 Jan, 2024 Exchange Rate 1 US$ = 133.064 NPR

Nepal - 2.2.6 Chandraghadi Major Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Bhadrapur Airport

Chandragadhi Airport also known as  Bhadrapur Airport, is an airport in Bhadrapur Municipality,- 8  in the Jhapa District of Koshi Province with a distance of 3.2 Km North West from Bhadrapur city. Due proximity to eastern boarder of Nepal, the airport finds strategic significance as well as domestic destination for travellers coming from north eastern states of India, Bhutan and Bangladesh as well. All commercial airlines operate through one small terminal of Chandragadi Airport.

Sita Air, Buddha Air, Saurya Airlines, Yeti Airlines and Shree Airlines operate their flights to and from Kathmandu and Taplejung with scheduled connectivity. Night Flight is also operational from Chandragadi Airport.

10 Flights daily take off from this airport but no cargo flights service is available in this airport.

Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows: Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round Night Operation Facilities are as follows:16th Feb to 15th Nov - 0600LT-LT 24:00

16th Nov to 15th Feb - 0630LT-1800LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province, Jhapa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	In proximity with District Headquarter- Chandragadhi
Airport’s Complete Name	Chandragadhi Civil Aviation Office
Latitude	26.56965
Longitude	88.07741
Elevation (ft and m)	312.184 ft (95.149 m)
IATA Code	BDP
ICAO Code	VNCG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Chandragadhi Civil Aviation Office Chandragadhi, Jhapa Office- 977-23455232 Tel- 977-23-455075 Fax - 977-23-456801 AFS – VNCGYDYX Email: chandragadhi_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Indra Raj Adhikari Chief Airport Officer Contact: 9852678417
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1500 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	10/28
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good, operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Hold baggage; Walk through and Hand-held Metal detector CCTV Surveillance System	Runway Lighting	‘Yes’ *PAPI 30° on Runway 10 1500m, 60m, White, LIM
Refueling Capacity	JET A-1, during period of flight operation by NOC with 3 vouchers; 2 mobile voucher and 1 is fixed voucher.	Ground Handling Services	Available with local airlines operator,
Air Traffic Control	Controlled Class C Airspace, Visual Flight Rule (VFR), Instrumental Flight Rule (RNP Approach), Two Men Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Portable type fire extinguisher available
Weather Information	Tower Observation. MET office information.	Aircraft Parking Space	Four ATR72 Types: DH8D, ATR72, ATR42, CRJ 71, CRJ2 and One Twin Otter 11850 sq m, Concrete
Navigation Aids	DVOR/DME, UHF Band Communication System	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	2

*Precision Approach Path Indicators

Fuel Service Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise and installed an airport based depot too. NOC strictly adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as set by the NOC.

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	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.543 / ltr (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 1st October 2023

*Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.86 NPR

Nepal - 2.2.7 Major Domestic Airport - Dhangadhi

Airport Overview

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Picture: Arial view of Dhangadhi Airport-Kailali, Sudurpashchim province

Dhangadhi Airport is situated at Dhangadhi Sub Metropolitan City of Kailali District, Sudurpashchim Province. This airport has direct air link with Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). The airport is located at an elevation of 176 metres (577 ft) above sea level. It has one runway which is 1,800 metres (5,906 ft) in length and is equipped with night landing facility. The operation hours are:

01 Nov to 30 Jan: 1000LT – 1600LT

01 Feb to 30 Oct: 1000LT – 1700LT

National airline operators provide scheduled air service from this airport to Kathmandu. The largest aircraft it can serve is Fokker 100 or similar type of aircraft. This airport also serves weekly two flights to Bajhang and Sanfebagar airports located in Sudurpaschim Province.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpashchim
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Dhangadi DISTANCE (6 KM-North)
Airport’s Complete Name	Dhangadi Airport
Latitude	28.75302
Longitude	80.58314
Elevation (ft and m)	621 ft. / 189 m.
IATA Code	DHI
ICAO Code	VNDH
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority –Dhangadi, Kailali Off: 977- 91575119 Tower: 977-91575219 Fax: 977-91575119 E-mail: dhangadhi_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Ganesh Bahadur Singh
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	Yes, WFP has constructed a Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) in the premises of the airport

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1800 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	E27 and W09
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good, Blacktop and operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes, Walk-through X-Ray, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance, UHF Band Communication System and FIDS	Runway Lighting	Yes -PAPI
Refueling Capacity	Yes 60KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation	Ground Handling Services	Yes, with the local airlines.
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, CAT – 5
Weather Information	Yes, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes- 4 Aircrafts (ATR 72 types)
Navigation Aids	Yes / VOR	Perimeter Fencing	Yes – iron net fencing
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. Nepal Oil corporation maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise. NOC strictly adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per liter is as set by the NOC.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 01 Jan, 2024 Exchange Rate 1 US$ = 133.064 NPR

Link for more detail:

DHANGADHI-AIRPORT.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)

Link for ICAO and IATA Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Nepal

Nepal - 2.2.8 Nepalgunj Major Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Nepalgunj Airport

Nepalgunj Airport is a domestic hub airport in Nepalgunj, a sub-Metropolitan city in Banke District of Lumbini Province . It lies 9 km NE of the city and can be accessed via tarmac road H12. This is one of the main domestic hub airports, after Kathmandu airport, having the highest number of air links with 16 airports (8 in operation) of Karnali Province and Sudur-Paschim Province.

It can handle twin engine turbo-prop aircraft types such as: ATR72, CRJ200/700, DHC8, MA60, ATR42, JS-41, B190, D228, DHC6, L410, Y12. Airlines operating scheduled flights are Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines, Tara Air, Shree Airlines, Sita Air, Summit Airways, Nepal Airlines.

Aerodrome Administration operation hours are as follows:

1. SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER), 10:00-1600 LT (WINTER)

2. FRI 10:00-1500 LT

Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round are as follows:

3. From 16 Feb - 15 Nov 0600 hrs to 1845 hrs LT

4. From 16 Nov - 15 Feb 0630 hrs to 1800 hrs LT

The airport is equipped with night landing facility and can operate at any hour during an emergency or on request.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini Province/ Banke
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	9 kms NE of City
Airport’s Complete Name	Nepalgunj Airport
Latitude	28.10150
Longitude	81.66737
Elevation (ft and m)	518 ft (158 m)
IATA Code	KEP
ICAO Code	VNNG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Nepalgunj Civil Aviation Office, Nepalgunj, Banke Tel- 977-081-565158 (Director) 565205 (Tower), 565210 (Admin) Fax - 977-081-565204 AFS – VNNGYDYX E-mail: nepalgunj_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Suresh Prasad Khanal
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	Yes, WFP has constructed an HSA in the airport premises.

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1700 x 30 m
Runway Orientation	08 – 26 –
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good, operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Hold baggage, Hand baggage Metal Detector: Walk through, Handheld, CCTV, UHF, FIDs	Runway Lighting	PAPI / Runway Lighting / Beacon light / Rails Light / Obstruction Light
Refuelling Capacity	Jet A1 during Operation Hours	Ground Handling Services	Available with local airlines operator
Air Traffic Control	Controlled Class C Airspace	Fire Fighting Equipment	Category V Rescue equipment
Weather Information	Yes, Tower Observation and Met Forecast relayed by GBIA every half an hour	Aircraft Parking Space	15640 sqm of concrete Apron, 1 CRJ, 2 ATR72s, 5 Twin Otters and 2 Helicopters
Navigation Aids	VOR / DME	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise. NOC strictly adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as set by the NOC.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 11 Oct 2023

*Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.90 NPR

Nepal - 2.2.9 Major Domestic Airport - Simara

Airport Overview

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Aerial view of Simara Airport-Bara, Madhesh Province

Simara Airport is situated at Jitpur Simara metropolitan city of Bara District in Madhesh Province. It is considered a strategic domestic airport due to its proximity to Birgunj - Nepal’s fifth biggest city - and 20km from Raxaul, South at the border with India. The airport is located at a distance of 116 km from Kathmandu, via the Kulekhani-Sisneri-Pharping road, which is not suitable for heavy trucks. The airport is located at a distance of 261 km from Kathmandu via the main highway from Narayanghat to Kathmandu.

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National airline Budhha Airlines and Yeti Airlines provide services from the airport to Kathmandu only

1st Nov to 31 Jan 1000 hrs – 1600 hrs LT

1st Feb to 31 Oct 1000 hrs – 1700 hrs LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Madhesh Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Birgunj-Parsa - 20 km Hetauda-Makwanpur - 34 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Simara Airport
Latitude	27.16382
Longitude	84.97964
Elevation (ft and m)	137 m / 450 feet 449/37 m 9 (in June month)
IATA Code	SIF
ICAO Code	VNSI
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority –Simara-Bara. Surya Bahadur Khatri Chief Airport Off: 977-53520210 Tower: 977-53-520110 Fax: 977-53-520210 AFS: VNSIYDYX E-mail: simara_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Off: 977-53-520210 E-mail:simara_cao@caanepal.gov.np
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1192 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	01/19
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete)
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Hold Baggage Walk through detector Hand Held metel detector CCTV Surveillance: Yes UHF band communication system	Runway Lighting	PAPI/APAPI Light- APAPI ; Runway Edge light
Refueling Capacity	Yes: 16 KL dispenser –2 Vouchers and 6 KL dispenser- 1 Voucher ; Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation	Ground Handling Services	Yes with the local airline
Air Traffic Control	Communication System : HF SSB, VHF, AMHS, Hot line and UHF Telephone	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes- Category 5
Weather Information	Associated MET Office, all operational hour by meteorological office	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes - 2 ATR- 72/42 aircraft
Navigation Aids	Yes / VOR /DME	Perimeter Fencing	Yes – Iron net fencing
Windsock	Yes

For more information, please see this link - SIMARA AIRPORT.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)

Fuel Services Charges

Re- fuelling facility is started from 3rd December 2023 with 16LK and 6 KL dispenser at airport.

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16LK and 2) 6 KL refueling dispenser at Simara airport.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of Oct 13, 2023 Exchange Rate: 1 US$ = 132.90 NPR

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Other relevant Information:

Simara airport has also prepared an emergency plan to provide emergency services in case of emergency as per the plan of District Disaster Risk Management Committee of Bara District.

Nepal - 2.2.10 Major Domestic Airport - Surkhet

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Surkhet Airport with surrounding habitation of Birendranagar

Surkhet Airport is situated at Birendranagar Municipality of Surkhet District, Karnali Province. It is one of the hub airports of mid-Western Nepal and serves most of the remote sectors of the western part of the country – Jumla, Humla, Kalikot, Mugu, Dolpa, Bajhang, Bajura and Rukum (although infrequent). Surkhet Airport serves mainly as transport for cargo rather than passengers to the Karnali and Sudurpaschim Provinces. This airport is strategically important for the transportation of food grains, clothes, medicines, iodine-mixed salt, construction materials, office goods, school materials like books and stationeries as well as other commercial goods. There are scheduled passenger flights from Kathmandu to Surkhet daily.

Expansion of the runway is limited due to the hilly landscape. The approach is only from one side South to North 20 degrees. Aircraft models such as B190, D228, DHC6, L410, Y12, C208 are the appropriate types of aircraft for this airport. Buddha Air operates scheduled flight with ATR72, and Shree Airlines operates with DH8D aircraft from Kathmandu to Surkhet. The Airport has no dedicated landing zones for helicopters. The control tower is well capacitated to oversee a 5-mile radius centered at the Airport Reference Point (ARP).

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali Province/ Surkhet
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	1.5 KM east from Birendranagar City
Airport’s Complete Name	Surkhet Airport
Latitude	28.3509
Longitude	81.3807
Elevation (ft and m)	7395 ft. / 2254 m.
IATA Code	SKH
ICAO Code	VNSK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Surkhet Civil Aviation Office, Surkhet Off: 977-83520269 Tel 977 083 520202 (Tower) Fax: 977-83521945 AFS: VNSKYDYX E-mail: surkhet_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Rajan Raj Dhungel, Airport Chief
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1255 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	02/20 -
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete)
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Walk-through X-Ray, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance	Runway Lighting	PAPI, Threshold light & End Light
Refueling Capacity	During the period of flight operation / 60KL/ Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation	Ground Handling Services	Yes with Local airlines Operator
Air Traffic Control	Yes/ VFR	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, has a fire fighting vehicle with “Small Foam Tender” and water capacity of 3000 litres.
Weather Information	Associated MET Office, After-hours Met Office Service	Aircraft Parking Space	Concrete apron in 13,389.12 m2 has space for 4 small aircraft but no hangar space
Navigation Aids	VOR	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 kilo litres at its office premise. NOC strictly adheres to the quality it has set for the Air Fuel and the price per litre is as set by the NOC.

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

1.02 (Duty Paid) *

Avgas

*As of Oct 12, 2023 Exchange Rate: 1 US$ = 132.81 NPR

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.11 Minor Domestic Airport - Janakpur

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Aerial view of Janakpur Airport-Dhanusa, Province-2

Airport Overview

Janakpur Airport is a domestic airport in Janakpurdham Sub Metropolitan City of Dhanusa district in Madhesh Province and is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN). It is located 4 km away from Janakpur city. Janakpur Airport was built on 13 February 1960. National airline operators operate direct flights from Kathmandu to Janakpur daily.

The airport resides at an elevation of 233 feet ( 71 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 09/27 with an asphalt surface measuring 1306 by 30 metres ( 4248 ft × 98 ft)

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Security of the airport periphery is provided by Nepal Army and security to the passenger is provided by Nepal Police.

Administrative Services:

SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER),

10:00-1600 LT (WINTER), FRI 10:00-1500 LT

Air Traffic Service:

1) From 16 Feb - 15 Nov (0015 - 1815) UTC

2) From 16 Nov - 15 Feb (0045 - 1815) UTC

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Madhesh
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Janakpur - 4 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Janakpur Airport
Latitude	26.71174
Longitude	85.92389
Elevation (ft and m)	233 ft. / 71 m.
IATA Code	JKR
ICAO Code	VNJP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Janakpur Civil Aviation Office, Janakpurdham, Dhanusha Te1- 977-041-590057 Hot Line - 977-041- 590053 Tower - 977-041-590052 AFS - VNJPZTZX Email : janakpur_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	E-mail: janakpur_cao@caanepal.org.np
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1306 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	09/27
Runway Surface	Asphalt /10
Runway Condition	Good - blacktop and operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Yes Metal Detector: Yes CCTV: Yes Surveillance, UHF Band Communication System : No FIDS: Yes	Runway Lighting	Yes - PAPI Night Operation -AFLTS Available
Refueling Capacity	Yes: 120 KL, Available and Provided by Nepal Oil Corporation Storage Capacity (KL): Bonded Tank I - 30 KL Bonded Tank II - 30 KL Storage Type: Bonded Tank Refueller Details: AR 40 (16KL	Ground Handling Services	Yes with the local airline: Self Managed by respective airlines.
Air Traffic Control	Yes; Aerodrome and Approach Service. Permitted VFR	Fire Fighting Equipment	Fire Vehicle and Portable type fire extinguisher available. Complementary Extinguishing Agents and Fire Extinguishers (wheel type fire extinguishers also available, Small fire vehicle available
Weather Information	Associated MET Office, After-hours Met Office	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes- 3 ATR 72 aircraft
Navigation Aids	Yes / NDB	Perimeter Fencing	Yes – Iron net fencing
Windsock	Yes- 3 ( East- Middle- West points.

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. The fuel reserve owned by Nepal Oil Corporation is maintained outside the airport compound.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of Oct 13, 2023 Exchange Rate: 1 US$ = 132.90 NPR

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

Airport charges landing charges as per the Airport Service Charge Regulation 2078

N/A

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1. Bird Activity a) Sometimes cases of bird concentrations in the vicinity of aerodrome may be encountered.

b) 2. No Special procedures have been adopted to control these bird concentrations except driving them through guards and security personnel.

Nepal - 2.2.12 Minor Domestic Airport - Jomsom

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Jomsom Airport

Jomsom airport is short take off and landing (STOL) airport located on the bank of the Kali Gandaki River serving Jomsom, a town in the Gharapjhong rural municipality of Mustang District in Gandaki Province. It serves as the gateway to the Mustang District that includes Jomsom, Kagbeni, Tangbe, Lo Manthang, and Muktinath temple, which is a popular pilgrimage destination for Nepalis and Indians. It is close to the District HQ of Mustang. The airport is open throughout the year but has the following operating hours

16th Feb to 15th Nov- 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb - 0630LT-1215LT

Due to high winds and clouds during the daytime, the operation stops midday year-round. Depending on the season, low clouds that restrict visibility can also halt airport operations. Regular flights are operated from Pokhara Domestic Airport to Jomsom.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province/ Mustang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Within the premises of Jomsom.
Airport’s Complete Name	Jomsom Airport
Latitude	28.78222
Longitude	83.72250
Elevation (ft and m)	8976 ft (2736 m)
IATA Code	JOM
ICAO Code	VNJS
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Jomsom Airport Tel: 977 69440126 Tower: 977 69440006 AFS VNJSYDYX Email: jomsom_cao@caanepal.org.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	810 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	06/24
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational in all weather

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: walk through and handheld and CCTV surveillance system	Runway Lighting	Runway End light Runway Threshold identification light
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	AFIS HF SSB, VHFB	Fire Fighting Equipment	Wheel and portable type of fire extinguisher available
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	6000 sqm of concrete Apron, Four D228 Types
Navigation Aids		Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.13 Minor Domestic Airport - Jumla

Airport Overview

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Picture: Arial view of Jumla Airport- Karnali province

Jumla Airport is situated at Chandannath Municipality of Jumla District, Karnali Province. This airport, close to Jumla Bazaar, is a hub for trade and travel throughout Karnali province (via this airport local products are transported to West Terai).

Nepal Airlines, Tara Air, Summit Air, and Sita Air provides flight services to Jumla Airport, from Nepalgunj and Surkhet airports. For cargo purposes, Surkhet Airport is more cost effective. The serviceability of the airport is all weather but operational hours are as follows:

16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs – 1845 hrs LT

16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs – 1800 hrs LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali Province/ Jumla District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	500m East of Jumla Bazaar
Airport’s Complete Name	Jumla Airport
Latitude	29. 1626
Longitude	82.1123
Elevation (ft and m)	7792 ft (2375 m)
IATA Code	JUM
ICAO Code	VNJL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority – Jumla Off: 977-87520015 Tower: 977-87520015 Fax: 977- 87520015 AFS: VNJLYDYX Email: jumla_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Santosh Adhikari
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	675 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	09/ 27
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete)
Runway Condition	Operational

Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let

L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft, PZL M-28, Mi-8 helicopter.

Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has planned to expand the existing runway and construct a new terminal building. For this CAAN had already started the process of land acquisition. (Source: (nagariknetwork.com)

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Handheld Metal Detector	Runway Lighting	Approach and Runway Lighting System, PAPI
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes with the local airline
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Wheel and portable type fire extinguisher available by Fire Service (ULHPS), Complementary Extinguishing Agents
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes - 3 small aircraft
Navigation Aids	Aerodrome Flight Information service	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Not available in this Airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

Link for more details: Jumla Airport.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)

Nepal - 2.2.14 Minor Domestic Airport - Simikot

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Airport Overview

Simikot Airport which is only one means of transportation of this area situated at Simikot Rural Municipality of Humla District, Karnali Province. It is the gateway to Mount Kailash, Mansarovar Lake and for the rafting in the Karnali River which are considered as famous tourist destinations. Majority of domestic airlines are operating scheduled and chartered flights.

The scheduled operational hour of this airport by Sita Air, Tara Air, Summit Air, Nepal Airlines to Nepalgunj is as follows:

16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1215LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali Province, Humla
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Simikot
Airport’s Complete Name	Simikot Airport
Latitude	29.97127
Longitude	81.81865
Elevation (ft and m)	9747 ft / 2971 m
IATA Code	IMK
ICAO Code	VNST
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Off: 977-87680137 Tower: 977-87680137 AFS: VNSTYDYX E-mail: simikot_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	650 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	10/28
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface
Runway Condition	Good.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes, Hand Held Metal Detector & CCTV Surveillance System	Runway Lighting	Runway End Light Yes, at RWY 10 Runway Threshold Identification Light Yes, at RWY 28
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Limited
Air Traffic Control	Yes, HF SSB, VHF	Fire Fighting Equipment	Limited
Weather Information	Yes, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	3800 sq.m. Apron concrete surface for 3, D228 Type Aircraft
Navigation Aids	Yes, UHF Band Communication System	Perimeter Fencing	Yes, but not properly maintained
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Not Available in this Airport

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	n/A
Avgas	n/A

Nepal - 2.2.15 Tumlingtar Minor Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Tumlingtar Airport

Tumlingtar Airport is located at Tumlingtar, Khandabari Municipality of Sankhuwasabha district, Koshi Province. It is 15 kms South of District HQ in Khandbari.

Buddha Air, and Yeti Airlines operate flights to Tumlingtar from Kathmandu and Biratnagar. They operate on the following hours:

1st Nov to 31 Jan 1000 hrs – 1600 hrs LT

1st Feb to 31 Oct 1000 hrs – 1700 hrs LT

In 2020, 717 flights carried 12,236 passengers and 16,498 kgs of cargo between destinations to and from the airport.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province / Sankhuwasabha
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	15 kms South of District HQ in Khandbari
Airport’s Complete Name	Tumlingtar Airport
Latitude	27.31610
Longitude	87.19536
Elevation (ft and m)	1316 ft (401 m)
IATA Code	TMI
ICAO Code	VNTR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Tumlingtar Civil Aviation Office, Tumlingtar, Sankhuwasabha Off: +977- 029 – 575207 Fax – 977-29575207 AFS - VNTRYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1295 m × 30 m
Runway Orientation	16 / 34
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Handheld / Walknthrough metal detector	Runway Lighting	PAPI 3 on Runway 34
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	Uncontrolled Airspace Classification G	Fire Fighting Equipment	Wheel & portable type fire extinguisher available
Weather Information	AFIS	Aircraft Parking Space	5000 sqm of concrete Asphalt, 1 ATR42, 1 Beechcraft and 1 JS
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Nepal - 2.2.16 Tenzing-Hillary Minor Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Lukla Airport in Khumbu Pasanglhamu Municipality

Lukla Airport also known as Tenzing-Hillary Airport, is a small airport in the town of Lukla, in Khumbu, Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. It is 25 Kms NE of the District HQ with limited road access. It is within the premise of Lukla, the gateway to Mount Everest and inside the buffer zone of Sagarmatha national park. It is one of the four airports (Kangel Danda Airport, Phaplu Airport and Syangboche Airport) in the district.

It has been called one of the most dangerous airports in the world because of a combination of mountainous terrain, unpredictable weather and a very short and steep airstrip.

Between Nepal Airlines, Sita Air, Summit Air and Tara Air, daily flights are scheduled all around the year. Flight cancellation because of the inclement weather is very common.

The operation hours of the airport are as follows:

16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs – 1845 hrs LT

16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs – 1800 hrs LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Solukhumbu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Amidst Lukla Bazaar
Airport’s Complete Name	Tenzing-Hillary (Lukla) Airport
Latitude	27.68745
Longitude	86.73190
Elevation (ft and m)	9337 ft (2846 m)
IATA Code	LUA
ICAO Code	VNLK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Tenzing-Hillary (Lukla) Airport Off: 977-38550197 Tower: 977-38550044 Fax: 977-38550197 AFS VNLKYDYX tenzinghillary_cao@caanepal.org.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1728 × 65 ft (527 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	06 - 24 -
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: Handheld, Walkthrough, CCTV	Runway Lighting
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Ultra-high pressurize system fire vehicle and portable type fire extinguisher available.
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	2800 sqm of concrete Apron, 4 D228 Type Aircraft
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.17 Minor Domestic Airport - Rukum Salle

Airport Overview

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Picture: Arial view of Rukum Salle Airport

Rukum Salle Airport (ICAO: VNSL), also known as Musikot Airport, is an airport serving Musikot Khalanga, a municipality located in the Southern region of Karnali Province of Nepal. It was originally opened in 1994. The airport is one of two airports in Rukum District, the other one being Rukum Chaurjahari Airport. The airport was renovated and the runway blacktopped in 2014 after previously only having a grass/clay runway. The airport resides at an elevation of 5,184 feet (1,580 m) above mean sea level. It has one asphalt runway which is 580 metres (1,903 ft) in length and 20 metres width.

The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Kathmandu. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Musikot airport from Kathmandu and Nepalgunj.

The airport operates all around but in the time allocated as, Operation Hours

Nov to Jan 10:00hr-16:00hr

Feb to Oct 10:00hr-17:00hr.

The airport is located adjacently to Nepal Army’s Battalion and also shares the boundary with Nepal Food Corporation-Rukum. It is only 3 km away from the Mid Hill Highway that passes through Rukum.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali Province, West Rukum
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Musikot Bazaar less than 2 KM
Airport’s Complete Name	Rukum Salle Airport
Latitude	28.63692
Longitude	82.44916
Elevation (ft and m)	5184 ft (1580 m)
IATA Code	RUK
ICAO Code	VNSL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Off: 977-88680354 Tower: 977-88680354 Fax: Not Available AFS: VNSLYDYX mailto: Email: salle_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	580 m x 20 m (could be extended to 620 M)
Runway Orientation	16/34
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface
Runway Condition	Good.

Dornier 228 is the biggest aircraft that is in service among the aircraft like DHC6 Twin Otter, Let L410 Turbolet, Harbin Y-12, and Cessna 208 Caravan, basically most of the single-engine aircraft.

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Hand held metal detector and manual checking of luggage	Runway Lighting	No, Night landing is not possible
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes with the local airline -manual
Air Traffic Control	Yes VFR	Fire Fighting Equipment	fire extinguisher only
Weather Information	Yes through Observation Tower	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes- 3 DHC6 type Aircraft
Navigation Aids	NO	Perimeter Fencing	Yes, Also Airport shares wall with Nepal Army present at the district
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Not Available in this Airport

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	n/A
Avgas	n/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

Link for more detail :

RUKUM-SALLE-AIRPORT.pdf (caanepal.gov.np)

Link for ICAO and IATA Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Nepal

Nepal - 2.2.18 Minor Domestic Airport - Talcha

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial View of Talcha Airport and small cluster of habitation on the left with ATC Tower

The Talcha Airport is situated at Karkibada Municipality of Mugu District, Karnali Province. It is an important gateway to the Rara National Park and is located about 2.5 hours walking distance from the Rara Lake. This airport is adjacent to the boundary of Rara National Park and within the Buffer Zone of the National Park.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali Province/ Mugu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	4 KM south from Gamgadhi
Airport’s Complete Name	Rara Airport, Talcha
Latitude	29.52020
Longitude	82.14682
Elevation (ft and m)	8924 ft (2720 m )
IATA Code	THL
ICAO Code	VNRR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Management Contact Person	Airport Chief: 9865960795 E-mail: rara_cao@caanepal.gov.np AFS: VNRRYDYX
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	570 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	18/36
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good

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Fig: Asphalt Concrete Runway of Talcha Airport. Runway 36 on the right

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes, hand-held metal detector	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes with the local airlines operator.
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Apron for 2 small Aircrafts
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes but have been not maintained properly.
Windsock	Yes

Nepal - 2.2.19 Minor Domestic Airport - Rajbiraj

Airport Overview 

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Aerial view of Rajbiraj Airport-Saptari, Madesh Province-2 

Rajbiraj is the district headquarters of Saptari District, Madesh Province and is located approximately 521 km from the capital, Kathmandu. The airport is situated 5km south of central Rajbiraj at Bisangapur Municipality. The 1st operation of the airport was started on 20th Feb 1960 and was completely shutdown, the airport resumed its operations on 23 May 2018. National airline operate direct flights from Kathmandu to Rajbiraj daily. (flight time 35 minutes).       

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Aerodrome Administrative Operation hours

SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER) & 10:00-1600 LT (WINTER),

FRI 10:00-1500 LT

Air traffic Service30 Jan to 01 Nov: 0415 – 1115 UTC

2 Nov – 29 Jan : 0415- 1015 UTC

Communication

Rajbiraj VHF Frequency 122,5 MGHZ

In 2022-2023 it had 712 aircraft movements, 33829 passengers, and 12160 kg cargo.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Madhesh Province / Saptari
Nearest Town or City   with Distance from Airport	Rajbiraj, Saptari - 5 km
Airport’s Complete Name	Rajbiraj Airport
Latitude	26.51089
Longitude	86.73795
Elevation (ft and m)	249 ft (76m)
IATA Code	RJB
ICAO Code	VNRB
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Rajbiraj, Saptari   Tel 1 - 977- 031-532458 Fax – NA AFS - VNRBYDYX  Email: rajbiraj_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Tel - 977-031-532458
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No
Flight Service	IFR & VFR

Runway

Runway
Runway Dimensions	1590/30 m
Runway Orientation	11/29
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good - Blacktop and operational

Airport Infrastructure Details 

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: No  Metal Detector: Yes  CCTV: Yes UHF Band Communication System: Yes FIDS: Yes	Runway Lighting	APAPI Light & going to install
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes with the local airline
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Fire extinguisher  (portable)
Weather Information	Tower Observation & RNP observation approach	Aircraft Parking Space	5400 sq. 2 ATR Yes -  2 aircraft
Navigation Aids	Yes /VOR/DME	Perimeter Fencing	Yes – iron net fencing
Windsock	Yes - 1

Link for further details - Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Rajbiraj Airport

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Other information:

No Separate Helipad

 1. Bird Activity a) Sometimes cases of bird concentrations in the vicinity of aerodrome may be encountered.

b) No Special procedures have been adopted to control these bird concentrations except driving them through guards and security personnel.

Nepal - 2.2.20 Minor Domestic Airport - Dolpa

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Airport Overview

Dolpa Airport (IATA: DOP, ICAO: VNDP) also referred to as Juphal Airport is located in Juphal, Thuli Bheri that serves the whole of Dolpa District, in Karnali Pradesh in Nepal. It is the only airport of the district. The airport serves as the gate way to Shey- Phoksundo National Park where the Phoksundo Lake is the major attraction. The airport also serves for the means of connection to upper Dolpa Trek which is one of the famous destinations for tourists.

The scheduled Operating airline from this airport are Tara Air, Sita Air, Nepal Airlines, Summit Air with scheduled connectivity services.

In 2020, it had 760 flight movements, 7446 passengers and 280272 kg of cargo. The airport is air-linked with Nepalgunj and Surkhet. National airline operators provide scheduled flights to Juphal airport from Nepalgunj and Surkhet. The airport operates all around with Operation Hours as following:

16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1215LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali Province, Dolpa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Dunai, Dolpa
Airport’s Complete Name	Juphal Airport
Latitude	28.98554
Longitude	82.81948
Elevation (ft and m)	8137 ft (2480 m)
IATA Code	DOP
ICAO Code	VNDP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal Off: 977-87690429 Tower: 977-87690429 AFS: VNDPYDYX E-mail: dolpa_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	N/A

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	560 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	16/34
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes, Hand Held Metal Detector & CCTV Surveillance System	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Limited
Air Traffic Control	Yes, One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment
Weather Information	Yes, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Two DHC6 Types with 2400 sq. Ashfalt surface
Navigation Aids	Yes, HF SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing	Yes,
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

Not Available in this Airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

Link for more detail :

Link for ICAO and IATA Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Nepal

Nepal - 2.2.21 Minor Domestic Airport - Baitadi

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Aerial view of Baitadi Airport

Airport Overview

Baitadi Airport also known as Patan Airport, is situated at Patan Municipality, of Baitadi District, Sudurpaschim Province.

The airport is located at an elevation of 4127 ft (1258 m) above mean sea level. The airport has a Bituminous Paved surface runway with dimensions 590 m x 20 m. Test landing was done on 03 October 2020 after the completion of the Asphalt Concrete Runway. In 2020 it had 16 aircraft movements and 200 pax movement

The airport was air-linked with Nepalgunj and Surkhet. Currently, the airport does not have any scheduled flights due to lack of enough number of air passengers

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpaschim, Baitadi
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Patan, Baitadi
Airport’s Complete Name	Baitadi (Patan) Airport
Latitude	29.46458
Longitude	80.54975
Elevation (ft and m)	4127 ft / 1258 m
IATA Code	BIT
ICAO Code	VNBT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal AFS: VNBTYDYX
Management Contact Person	N/A
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	590 m x 20m
Runway Orientation	03/21
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Asphalt Concrete

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Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Handheld Metal Detector	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	N/A
Air Traffic Control	Yes, AFIS, VFR	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Two DHC6 Aircraft with 2100 sq.m. Asphalt Concrete Apron
Navigation Aids	Yes VHF	Perimeter Fencing	Yes, but not properly maintained
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Not Available in this Airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.22 Minor Domestic Airport - Bajura

Airport Overview

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Picture: Arial view of Bajura Airport- Sudurpashchim province

Bajura Airport resides at an elevation of 4,300 feet (1,311 m) above sea level. It has one runway which is 520 metres (1,706 ft) in length. National airline operators provide services from the airport to Nepalgunj and Dhangadi

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpashchim
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Bajura-Martadi DISTANCE (40 KM)
Airport’s Complete Name	Bajura (Kolte)
Latitude	29.50338
Longitude	81.66713
Elevation (ft and m)	1404 m
IATA Code	BJU
ICAO Code	VNBR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority –Bajura-Kolti
Management Contact Person	Airport Chief Office Phone: +977-9858488215 Email: bajura_cao@caanepal.gov.np
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	520 × 20 m
Runway Orientation	09 / 27
Runway Surface	Asphalt
Runway Condition	Good, Blacktop and operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No-Manual	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes, however, all ground handling is done manually.
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	No- only fire extinguishers are available.
Weather Information	Yes, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes- 2 Aircrafts
Navigation Aids	Yes /	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Not Available in this Airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Link for ICAO and IATA Code: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_airports_in_Nepal

Nepal - 2.2.23 Minor Domestic Airport - Sanphebagar

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Sanfebagar Airport

Sanphebagar Airport is situated in Accham District of Sudurpashchim Province. This airport has two scheduled flights connectivity to Dhangadhi, subject to availa. The airport resides at an elevation of 250 feet (76 m) above mean sea level. Since the renovation of the airport in 2018, the airport has one asphalt runway which is 530 metres (1,739 ft) in length. Moreover, due to the strategic location of this airport, heli operations to high altitude regions of Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, especially during emergencies, is most suitable.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpaschim Province, Accham
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Mangalsen in 5 KM away from the airport
Airport’s Complete Name	Sanfebagar Airport
Latitude	29.23684
Longitude	81.21574
Elevation (ft and m)	597 m. / 1959 ft.
IATA Code	FEB
ICAO Code	VNSR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Sanfebagar Airport AFS: VNSRYDYX Email: sanfebagar_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	550 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	02 / 20
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete)
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Handheld metal detector	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes, manual
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	2400 sq. m
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.24 Baglung Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Banglung Airport

Baglung Airport also known as Balewa Airport, is an airport serving Narayanthan, a municipality located in the western region of Gandaki Province of Nepal. The airport was re-opened in 2018 after 26 years. since the early 2020s, there are no scheduled services to and from Baglung Airport.

Following resumption of the services, the access road to the airport was upgraded.

The airport has the following operation schedule:

Nov 1st to Jan 30th (Kartik 16th to Magh 15th) - 1000LT-1600LT

Feb 1st to Oct 30th (Magh 16th to Kartik 15th) - 1000LT-1700LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province/ Baglung
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	15 KM SE from Baglung Municipality
Airport’s Complete Name	Baglung Airport
Latitude	28.78215
Longitude	83.72314
Elevation (ft and m)	3,248 ft / 990 m
IATA Code	BGL
ICAO Code	VNBL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, BaglungCivil Aviation Office, Baglung Airport Tel 977-68-413133 AFS: VNBLYDYX baglung_cao@caanepal.org.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	608 x 30 m
Runway Orientation	01/19
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Good, Overlay work is planned

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	hand Held Metal Detector	Runway Lighting	NO
Re-fuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	AFIS	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Tower Observation, VFR	Aircraft Parking Space	Two DHC6 Aircrafts
Navigation Aids	HF SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.25 Dhorpatan Minor Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of location of runway at Dhorpatan Airport

Dhorpatan Airport is located in Bowang, Dhorpatan Municipality of Baglung District. It is 114 kms NW of district Headquarter at Baglung. It takes 4.75 hrs via Mid hill Highway to get to the airport from HQ. It is not in operation. Dhorpatan Hunting reserve is located in this municipality.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province/ Baglung
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	114 Kms NW from Baglung Municipality
Airport’s Complete Name	Dhorpatan Airport
Latitude	28.49220
Longitude	83.05125
Elevation (ft and m)	8950 ft (2728 m)
IATA Code
ICAO Code	VNDR
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Dhorpatan Airport Tel 977 AFS VNDRYDYX dhorpatan_cao@caanepal.org.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	365 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	09/ 27 27 -
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Not available	Runway Lighting	N/A
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	N/A
Air Traffic Control	AFIS	Fire Fighting Equipment	N/A
Weather Information	VFR	Aircraft Parking Space	N/A
Navigation Aids	N/A	Perimeter Fencing	N/A
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.26 Gorkha Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of location of Gorkha Airport at Palungtar

Gorkha Airport  also known as Palungtar Airport, is an airport serving the municipalities Palungtar and Gorkha of Gorkha District in the Southern region of Gandaki Province of Nepal. It is 42 kms West of district HQ at Gorkha. It can be accessed via blacktopped F35 and then earthen road of Middle hill highway.

The Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) airport was used until 1979, but is now out of operation. Despite being out of operation, the airport served as a major landing site for helicopters distributing relief material after the Gorkha earthquake in 2015. The airport connects nearby districts like Tanahun, Lamjung, Manang and Mustang but the construction of Prithivi Highway has rendered it obsolete.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province/ Gorkha
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	42 Kms West of District HQ
Airport’s Complete Name	Gorkha Airport
Latitude	28.03966
Longitude	84.46602
Elevation (ft and m)	1460 ft/ 445 m
IATA Code	GKH
ICAO Code	VNGK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gorkha Airport AFS VNGKYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	3501 × 151 ft (1067 × 46 m)
Runway Orientation	02/20
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	None	Runway Lighting	None
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	None
Air Traffic Control	AFIS	Fire Fighting Equipment	None
Weather Information	VFR	Aircraft Parking Space	Two HDC6 types
Navigation Aids	N/A	Perimeter Fencing	N/A
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.27 Manang Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Humde Airport

Manang Airport also known as Humde Airport is an airport serving Manang valley with one runway, a town in the Manang district of Gandaki Province in Nepal. It is 7 hours walking distance from district headquarter, Chame and an hour away 22 Km NW of District HQ at Chame. It can be accessed via Manang Sadak. It is 19th highest civilian airport in the world. It is not in operation.

Following are the operational schedules of Monang Airport.

16th Feb to 15th Nov- 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb- 0630LT-1215LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province/ Manang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	2.5 kilometres east of Manang town.
Airport’s Complete Name	Humde Airport
Latitude	28.64028
Longitude	84.08791
Elevation (ft and m)	11093 ft (3381 m)
IATA Code	NGX
ICAO Code	VNMA
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Humde Airport
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	None

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2952 × 65 ft (900 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	11/29
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Manual Search by Nepal Police	Runway Lighting	NO
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	Visual Flight Rules (VFR)	Fire Fighting Equipment	Not Available
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	1750 sqm of Concrete Apron; 2 D228 Types
Navigation Aids	AFIS HF SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	None

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.28 Pokhara Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Pokhara Airport

Pokhara Airport is a domestic airport in Pokhara, the provincial capital of Gandaki Province. It is in the proximity of Pokhara metropolitan city. After the inauguration of Pokhara International Airport (PIA) in January 2023, all scheduled and chartered flights commence from the newly built PIA. However, a regular flights to and from Jomsom, ultra-light (sight-seeing), and helicopters continue commencing from the Pokhara domestic airport.

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AD Administration Hour:

SUN-THU 10:00 -17:00 LT (SUMMER), 10:00-1600 LT (WINTER), FRI 10:00-1500 LT

Air Traffic Service operational hours all year round are as follows:

From 16 Feb - 15 Nov 0600LT-1845LT

From 16 Nov - 15 Feb 0630LT-1800LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Gandaki Province/ Kaski
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	2 Km away from the main city
Airport’s Complete Name	Pokhara Airport
Latitude	28.20634
Longitude	83.98020
Elevation (ft and m)	2684/818m
IATA Code	PKR
ICAO Code	VNPK
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Jasoda Subedi Chief AoD 9846031773 Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Pokhara Civil Aviation Office, Pokhara, Kaski Tel- 977-061-465725, 535725 Fax - 977-061-465725 AFS – VNPKYDYX Email: pokhara_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1447 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	04 / 22
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good, operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	X-Ray: Hold Baggage, Hand Baggage Metal Detector: Walk Through, Handheld Metal Detector, CCTV Surveillance	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	JET A-1, during period of flight operation	Ground Handling Services	Available with local airlines operator
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes; Category II
Weather Information	Yes (by DHM)/MET	Aircraft Parking Space	15844.14 sqm of Concrete Apron, 5 ATR42, 2 Helicopters
Navigation Aids	DME	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes		Isolated parking 65×60m Gravel, ATR 42 and ATR 72 Type

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise. Storage Capacity (KL): Physical -64, Mobile-23 Storage Type: UG Tank (16×4) Refueller Details: AR21 (12KL), AR30 (11KL

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 01 October 2023 *Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.86 NPR

Additional Information: LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

BTN 0515-0915 Daily, Paragliding activities takes place at Mahendradhunga, Pokhara area. Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 6000 ft AMSL/GND
BTN 0415-1115 Daily, Paragliding activities takes place at Bandipur area, near W41 route 926 NM South East of Pokhara ariport). Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 5000ft AMSL/GND
BTN 0015 - 1115 Daily, Ultra Light Training Flight zone has been established at 5.6 DME from Pokhara Airport at Laurek, Kaski District within 1NM circle From the mid point of Laurek Air Strip. Ultra light Training flight shall strictly remain to the west of Harpan Khola bridge to separate from the Paragliding Flights. Pilots to exercise caution while flying over that area. Airspace: 4500 ft AMSL/ GND

Nepal - 2.2.29 Jiri Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of the location of Jiri Airport at Jiri Municipality

Jiri Airport is a small  serving the  of Jiri, Dolakha district in the north-eastern region of Bagmati  of . It is 57 km East of district headquarter at Charikot, Dolakha. It can be accessed via blacktopped F32 and then Jiri Khadichaur local road.

The airport served as the gateway to Mount Everest when it opened in 1979.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province / Dolakha
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	57 Km E of District HQ in Charikot, Jiri Bazaar is in close proximity and Ramechhap Airport is located in close proximity to the city on distance of 2 and a half hours and is about 30km from Ramechhap Airport to Jiri.
Airport’s Complete Name	Jiri Airport
Latitude	27.62629
Longitude	86.23039
Elevation (ft and m)	6063 ft/1848m
IATA Code	JIR
ICAO Code	VNJI
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Jiri Airport Tel 977 AFS VNJIYDYX XX_cao@caanepal.org.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1197 × 59 ft (365 × 18 m)
Runway Orientation	14/32
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	NO	Runway Lighting	NO
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services	NO
Air Traffic Control	Visual Flight Rules (VFR)	Fire Fighting Equipment	NO
Weather Information	AFIS	Aircraft Parking Space	Not available, Earthen
Navigation Aids	NO	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.30 Langtang Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of location of Langtang Airport at Rasuwa

Langtang Airport is an airport in Rasuwa district of Bagmati Province. at It is 30 Km NE from Dhunche with limited accessibility. It is not in Operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province / Rasuwa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	30 Km due NE of district HQ with limited accessibility
Airport’s Complete Name	Langtang Airport
Latitude	28.20000
Longitude	85.58527
Elevation (ft and m)	11998 ft. / 3658 m
IATA Code	LTG
ICAO Code	VNLT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Langtang Airport Tel 977 AFS
Management Contact Person	N/A
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1378 × 100 ft (420× 30 m)
Runway Orientation	09 - 27-
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	No
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	No

Nepal - 2.2.31 Meghauli Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Meghauli Airport

Meghauli Airport is an airport in Meghauli, Bharatpur Metropolitan City in Chitwan district in Bagmati Province. It is one of the two airports in Chitwan, the other being Bharatpur Airport. It is 26 km South W of the district HQ at Bharatpur. It can be accessed via a blacktopped road.

The airport was built in 1961, however, the operation stopped in 2011 and it remains not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province / Chitwan
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	24 KM South of district HQ at Bharatpur
Airport’s Complete Name	Meghauli Airport
Latitude	27.57682
Longitude	84.22802
Elevation (ft and m)	498 ft (152 m)
IATA Code	MEY
ICAO Code	VNMG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Meghauli Airport Tel 977 AFS: VNMGYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1067 m×46 m
Runway Orientation	08/26
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Not available	Runway Lighting	NO
Refuelling Capacity	Not available	Ground Handling Services	NO
Air Traffic Control	VFR	Fire Fighting Equipment	NO
Weather Information	AFIS	Aircraft Parking Space	3500 sqm of earthen Apron, 2 DHC6 Types
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	No

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.32 Ramechhap Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Ramechhap Airport in Manthali

Ramechhap Airport is an airport serving the municipality of Manthali, the district headquarter of Ramechhap District located in the Tamakoshi River valley in Bagmati Province. It is in proximity to the district HQ. The Airport opened in 1979 and was renovated in 2015. It is the closest Airfield to Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu. Regular commercial flights to Lukla and Phaplu Airport are operated from this airport. While the chartered helicopters to Lukla and Phaplu are operated from TIA. Airport operational hours are as follows:

16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1215LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Bagmati Province / Ramechhap
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	In proximity of District HQ at Manthali
Airport’s Complete Name	Ramechhap Airport
Latitude	27.2338
Longitude	86.06138
Elevation (ft and m)	1620 ft./494 m.
IATA Code	RHP
ICAO Code	VNRC
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Ramechhap Airport Tel: 977 48540087 Tower: 977 48540087 Fax: 977 48540087 AFS VNRCYDYX Email: ramechhap_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1738 × 65 ft (530 m × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	03- 21-
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Yes
Air Traffic Control	Visual Flight Rules (VFR). HF SSB. VHF, One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	5000 sqm Apron for 4 nos of Twinotter akin Aircrafts
Navigation Aids	HF SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing	N/A
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft. NOC maintains the reserve of 60 Kilo Litre at its office premise.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	0.55 (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 01 October 2023

*Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.86 NPR

Nepal - 2.2.33 Dang Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Dang airport

Dang Airport, also known as Tarigaun Airport, is in the West of Dang District in Lumbini Province. The airport is located in Tulsipur, 2 km south of the town center, and 23 km (14 mi) NW of Ghorahi.

Nepal Airlines operates weekly 3 fflights to and from Kathmandu. The airport is operational.

The operation hours are as follows:

16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs to 1230 hrs LT

16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs to 1200 hrs LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini province/ Dang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	2 kms South of Tulsipur
Airport’s Complete Name	Dang Airport
Latitude	28.11205
Longitude	82.29408
Elevation (ft and m)	2080 ft (634 m)
IATA Code	DNP
ICAO Code	VNDG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Dang Airport Tel: 977-82521269 AFS: VNDGYDYX dang_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person	Chet Raj Kapadi Bhatta
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2460 × 98 ft (750 × 30 m)
Runway Orientation	16 / 34
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: Handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Yes	Ground Handling Services	Manual
Air Traffic Control	One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, Four hanhled fire extinguisher of 6 each and One 25 Kg extinguisher
Weather Information	Tower Observation and Met Display	Aircraft Parking Space	4500sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

The airport takes support from Nepal Oil Corporation for the provision of Jet fuel for the aircraft.

	Price per Litre USD - $
Jet A-1	1.02 / ltr (Duty Paid) *
Avgas	No

*As of 11 Oct 2023 

*Exchange rate 1 USD: 132.90 NPR 

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.34 Rolpa Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Rolpa Airport

Rolpa Airport is situated at Bodachaur Municipality of Rolpa District, Lumbini Province . This airport is not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini Province, Rolpa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Bhalubang 2 hrs, 80 km south
Airport’s Complete Name	Rolpa Airport
Latitude	28.26732
Longitude	82.75658
Elevation (ft and m)	1250 m./4100 ft
IATA Code	RPA
ICAO Code	VNRP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal AFS VNRPYDYX
Management Contact Person	N/A
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	457 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	06/24
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in operation

Nepal - 2.2.35 Bhojpur Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Bhojpur Airport

Bhojpur Airport is situated at Bhojpur, a town in the Bhojpur District in Koshi Province.

Currently Nepal Airlines has flights back and forth from Bhojpur to Kathmandu and Biratnagar.

The types of aircrafts that has been making the trip to the airport are DHC6, L410, Y12, C208. In 2019, 436 flights carried 5991 passengers and 713 kgs of cargo between destinations.

The operation is all year but with hour schedules as of now is as follows:

16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs – 1215 hrs LT

16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs – 1215 hrs LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Bhojpur
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	5 Kms South of the District HQ
Airport’s Complete Name	Bhojpur Airport
Latitude	27.14821
Longitude	87.05189
Elevation (ft and m)	3962 ft (1208 m)
IATA Code	BHP
ICAO Code	VNBJ
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Bhojpur Airport Tel 977 -29-420118 AFS : VNBJYDYX bhojpur_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1771 × 65 ft (540 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	17 - 35 -
Runway Surface	Asphalt concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Handheld Metal Detector / CCTV surveillance	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Not available	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	Communication through HF SSB, VHF	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Yes (Tower Observation)	Aircraft Parking Space	Apron of 65 x 32 m (three small Aircrafts)
Navigation Aids	None	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.36 Phaplu Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Phaplu Airport

Phaplu Airport is located in Solu Dudhkunda municipality, Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. It is within the premise of District Headquarter Salleri. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Kangle Danda, Syangboche). The airport runway was blacktopped in 2013. of Solu Dudhkunda municipality,  Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. It is within the premise of District Headquarter Salleri. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Kangle Danda, Syangboche). The airport runway was blacktopped in 2013.

Nepal Airlines, Tara Air and Summit Air provide services from Kathmandu all year-round on the following operation hours:

16 Feb to 15 Nov 0600 hrs – 1215 hrs LT

16 Nov to 15 Feb 0630 hrs – 1215 hrs LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Solukhumbu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	3 Kms from District HQ
Airport’s Complete Name	Phaplu Airport
Latitude	27.51657
Longitude	86.58442
Elevation (ft and m)	8097 ft (2468 m)
IATA Code	PPL
ICAO Code	VNPL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Phaplu Airport Tel 977 38520153 AFS VNPLYDYX phaplu_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2230 × 65 ft (680 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	02 - 20 -
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal detector: Handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	Uncontrolled	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	1600 sqm of concrete apron, 3 D228 Types
Navigation Aids	None	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.37 Kangledanda Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of kangle Danda Airport at Kangledanda

Kangel danda Airport is in Dudhkaushika rural municipality in the central part of Solukhumbu district of Koshi Province. It is one of the four airports in Solukhumbu district (Tenzing-Hillary, Phaplu, Syangboche). It is 12 kms SE of district HQ at Salleri. Road access is limited to the airport and nearest point of feeder road passing by is 6 kms away. This airport is not operational.

The terrain on which the airport is located is hilly and the flights to and from can be difficult due to high wind speeds and low visibility. When it was operational, during rainy season the airport remained closed.

Source: Airports of Nepal: Kangel Danda

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Solukhumbu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	12 kms SE of Salleri bazaar and 6 kms of limited access from the nearest point in F052
Airport’s Complete Name	Kangeldanda Airport
Latitude	27.41096
Longitude	86.64686
Elevation (ft and m)	6880 ft (2097 m)
IATA Code	KGN
ICAO Code	VNKL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Kangeldanda Airport AFS: VNKLYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1706 × 85 ft (520 × 26 m)
Runway Orientation	11 - 29-
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Manual search by Nepal Police	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	Uncontrolled ATC	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Two L410 Types, 2100 sq.m. apron
Navigation Aids	None	Perimeter Fencing	Fenced with wire mesh
Windsock	yes

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.38 Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Khani Danda Aiport at Diktel

Khani Danda Airport also known as Manmaya Rai Airport  is located in Diktel of Rupakot Majhuwagadhi municipality, Khotang district, Koshi Province. It is 6 kms SW of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road.

The runway was upgraded to bituminous Asphalt in 2015. The airport is not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Khotang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	6 kms SW of District HQ which is accessed via Khani Danda Road
Airport’s Complete Name	Manamaya Rai Khanidanda Airport
Latitude	27.18142
Longitude	86.77254
Elevation (ft and m)	1352 m./4435 ft.
IATA Code	KDN
ICAO Code	VNKD
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Khani Danda Airport AFS VNKDYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1903 × 82 ft (580 × 25 m)
Runway Orientation	08 - 26-
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Not in operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Handheld metal detector	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	AFIS Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	2800 sqm of Concrete Apron
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.39 Lamidanda National Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Lamidanda Airport

Lamidanda Airport is located at Lamidanda, Rawabesi Rural Municipality in  Khotang District, Koshi Province, Nepal. It is 25 km north of the district headquarter Diktel. It is one of the three STOL airports in the district besides Thamkharka Airport and Man Maya (Khani Danda) Airport. The airport is currently not operational.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province, Khotang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	25 kms north of Diktel
Airport’s Complete Name	Lamidanda Airport
Latitude	27.25284
Longitude	86.67222
Elevation (ft and m)	4026 ft (1227 m)
IATA Code	LDN
ICAO Code	VNLD
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Lamidanda Airport Tel 977 36690093 AFS VNLDYDYX lamidanda_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1706 × 66 ft (520 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	08- 26 -
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: Handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	1800 sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.40 Rumjatar Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Rumjatar Airport

Rumjatar Airport is in Rumjatar, a village in the Okhaldhunga district of Koshi Province . It is 13 kms ESE of District HQ and is accessed Via Feeder Road F052 and Local Road.

The airport came back to operation in 2019 after 3 years of inactivity. Currently, this airport does not have any scheduled flights due to lack of enough passengers. The operating hours are as follows:

Nov 1st to Jan 30th (Kartik 16th to Magh 15th) 1000LT-1600LT

Feb 1st to Oct 30th (Magh 16th to Kartik 15th) 1000LT-1700LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi rovince/ Okhaldhunga
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	13 kms SE of District HQ accessed Via F052 and Local Road
Airport’s Complete Name	Rumjatar Airport
Latitude	27.30344
Longitude	86.55026
Elevation (ft and m)	4498 ft (1371 m)
IATA Code	RUM
ICAO Code	VNRT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Rumjatar Airport Tel 977 37540118 Tower: 977-37540149 AFS VNRTYDYX rumjatar_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1906 × 66 ft (581 m × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	17/35
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	All weather Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: Handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	AFIS HF SSB, VHF, VFR, One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Not Available
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation,	Aircraft Parking Space	2700 sqm of concrete Apron, 2 D228 Types a
Navigation Aids	VHF	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	No

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.41 Syangboche Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Syangboche Airport

Syangboche Airport is situated at Kumjung Municipality of Solukhumbu District, Koshi Province. It is the gateway to the Mount Everest and is a STOL airport. The airport lies inside the Sagarmatha National Park. Nowadays, this airport is not in operation. It is 37 kms due NNE of the District HQ in Namche Bazar with limited road access.

It is one of the four airports (Tenzing-Hillary Airport, Kangel Danda Airport, and Phaplu Airport) in Solukhumbu district. The airport is not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Solukhumbu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	In proximity of Namche Bazaar
Airport’s Complete Name	Syangboche Airport
Latitude	27.81141
Longitude	86.71259
Elevation (ft and m)	12293 ft./3748 m.
IATA Code	SYH
ICAO Code	VNSB
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Syangboche Airport AFS: VNSBYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	1328 × 100 ft (405 × 30 m)
Runway Orientation	13/31 -
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in Operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services	N/A
Air Traffic Control	AFIS, VFR	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	No
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	N/A
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.42 Taplejung Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Taplejung Airport

Taplejung Airport, also known as Suketar Airport is in Suketar, Taplejung Koshi Province. It is 4kms due east of district HQ at Taplejung and 8 Km from Phungling Bazaar. The airport serves as a gateway to Kanchanjanga Conservation Area and the famous Pathivara Temple thus is a very important destination for tourist movement. It is linked by air with Chandragadhi and Kathmandu with all weather serviceability. In 2020 it had 248 aircraft movements and 2,083 passengers and 30 kg of cargo.The runway was blacktopped in 2016.

The operation hours are as follows:

16th Feb to 15th Nov - 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb - 0630LT-1215LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province /Taplejung
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	4km Due east of the District HQ
Airport’s Complete Name	Taplejung Airport
Latitude	27.35103
Longitude	87.69505
Elevation (ft and m)	7936 ft (2419 m)
IATA Code	TPJ
ICAO Code	VNTJ
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Taplejung Airport Tel 977 24460518 AFS VNTJYDYX taplejung_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2297 × 66 ft (700 m × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	07/25
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Good, operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: Handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	NO	Ground Handling Services
Air Traffic Control	HF SSB, VHF, Tower Observation, VFR, One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	Not available
Weather Information	AFIS,VHF	Aircraft Parking Space	3600 sqm of concrete Asphalt; 3 D228 Types
Navigation Aids	HF, SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Nepal - 2.2.43 Thamkharka Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of location of Thamkharka Airport

Thamkharka Airport is situated at Badka Diyale Municipality of Khotang District, Koshi Province. The airport has air link with Kathmandu only. Including Thamkharka, Khotang District comprises of three airports. Thamkharka Airport  is an airport in Khotehang rural municipality in Khotang district of Koshi Province It is 20 Kms due South of the District HQ at Diktel. It is one of the three airports (Man Maya Airport, Lamidanda Airport) in the district. The airport is operational.

Air Traffic Service operational hours all year-round are as follows:

16th Feb to 15th Nov 0600LT-1215LT

16th Nov to 15th Feb 0630LT-1215LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province Khotang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Khotang Bazaar is connected by Khotang bazaar -Airport RD. Three hours walking distance from Khotang Bazaar
Airport’s Complete Name	Thamkharka Airport
Latitude	27.04817
Longitude	86.85791
Elevation (ft and m)	5252 ft/1601 m.
IATA Code	TMK
ICAO Code	VNTH
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Thamkharka Airport Tel 977 AFS VNTHYDYX thamkharka_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2034× 66 ft (620 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	18/36
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational/ Asphalt Concrete

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector: handheld	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	Not available	Ground Handling Services	NO
Air Traffic Control	AFIS, Tower Observation	Fire Fighting Equipment	Not available
Weather Information	AFIS, VFR	Aircraft Parking Space	3600 sqm of concrete Apron; 2 DHC6 Types
Navigation Aids	HF SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing	NO
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.44 Domestic Airport – Bajhang

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Bajhang airport

Bajhang Airport is situated at Rithapata Municipality of Bajhang district, Sudurpaschim Province.

The airport is operational. Summit Air operates scheduled flights twice a week from Dhangadhi Airport to Bajhang Airport.

The operation hours are as follows:

Nov 1st to Jan 30th (Kartik 16th to Magh 15th) 1000LT-1600LT

Feb 1st to Oct 30th (Magh 16th to Kartik 15th) 1000LT-1700LT

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpaschim, Bajhang District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	2 kms South of the City Centre
Airport’s Complete Name	Bajhang Airport
Latitude	29.53956
Longitude	81.18398
Elevation (ft and m)	4015 ft (1224 m)
IATA Code	BJH
ICAO Code	VNBG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Bajhang Airport Tel: 977-92421060 AFS: VNBGYDYX bajhang_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	2067 × 321 ft (630 × 20 m)
Runway Orientation	06 / 24
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Manual search	Runway Lighting	N/A
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	N/A
Air Traffic Control	Visual Flight Rule (VFR), VHF	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	AFIS, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	1800sqm of concrete Apron for Two DHC6 Types or Equivalent
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.45 Domestic Airport - Doti

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Doti Airport

Doti Airport is situated at Dipayal Municipality of Doti District, Sudurpaschim Province. The runway was upgraded in 2022 to asphalt concrete. Currently, there are no scheduled flights from this airport.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpaschim Province, Doti
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Main town of Silgadhi is 2 km southeast from the airport
Airport’s Complete Name	Doti Airport
Latitude	29.26316
Longitude	80.93617
Elevation (ft and m)	577 m / 1893 ft
IATA Code	SIH
ICAO Code	VNDT
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal AFS VNDTYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	490 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	14/32
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete)
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Metal Detector/ Manual search	Runway Lighting	No
Refuelling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes, Manual
Air Traffic Control	One man position tower console with associated equipment and accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	1800 sqm of concrete Apron
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges 

N/A

Royalties / Non-Objection Fees (NOFs) 

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.46 Domestic Airport – Falgunanda

Airport Overview

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Pic: Aerial view of Falgunanda Airport in Sukilumba, Ilam District

Falgunanda Airport , is a small airport in Sukilumb, Ilam District, Koshi Province in eastern Nepal. It is 1 km west from Golakharka Bhanjyang.

In 2018, the first test flight landed at the airport. As of October 2022, the airport is categorized as operational however no scheduled flights have been materialized. The airport is operational and it operates weekly two flights

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Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province / Solukhumbu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	1 km west from Golakharka Bhanjyang
Airport’s Complete Name	Falgunanda Airport
Latitude	26.87760
Longitude	87.90508
Elevation (ft and m)	2800 ft (853.95 m)
IATA Code
ICAO Code	VNFN
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	670 m X 20 m
Runway Orientation	08 / 26
Runway Surface	Earthen (Upgrading to Asphalt Concrete)
Runway Condition	Good

Fuel Services Charges

n/a

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

n/a

Nepal - 2.2.47 Minor Domestic Airport - Resunga

Airport Overview

Resunga Airport is a domestic airport in Simichaur, Resunga, a town in Gulmi District, Lumbini Province, Nepal. It has a 520-metre-long Asphalt Concrete runway and a has direct airlink with Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. This airport operates schedule flight twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Lumbini
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Tamghas, 6 Km North
Airport’s Complete Name	Gulmi (Resunga) Airport
Latitude	28.02498
Longitude	83.25365
Elevation (ft and m)	5015 ft. / 1529.267 m.
IATA Code
ICAO Code	VNRG
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Gulmi
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	520 m X 20 m
Runway Orientation	15 / 33
Runway Surface	Asphalt Concrete
Runway Condition	Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	Yes, manual
Air Traffic Control	Yes	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Yes, Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	Yes, 1800 sq. m
Navigation Aids	AFIS	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	Yes

Fuel Services Charges

Not available at this airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.48 Tikapur Domestic Airport

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Airport Overview

Tikapur Airport is situated at Tikapur Municipality of Kailali District, Sudur-Paschim Province. The airport began operations on 11 October 1984. It served as a hub in western Nepal, as road connections were lacking until the Nepalese Civil War. This airport is not in operation since 1997.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Kailali District, Sudur-Paschim Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Tikapur/ Kailali
Airport’s Complete Name	TIKAPUR AIRPORT
Latitude	28.52277
Longitude	81.12194
Elevation (ft and m)	515 ft./157 m.
IATA Code	TPU
ICAO Code	VNTP
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, AFS: VNTPYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	NO

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	573 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	05/23
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Not in operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	No
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	No

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.49 Darchula Domestic Airport

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Airport Overview

Darchula Airport is situated at Gokuleswor Municipality of Darchula District, Sudur-Paschim Province. It has an earthen runway but is not clearly marked. This airport is not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudur-Paschim/Darchula
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Located at Gokuleswor bazaar.
Airport’s Complete Name	Darchula Airport
Latitude	29.66939
Longitude	80.54909
Elevation (ft and m)	2218 ft./676 m.
IATA Code	DAP
ICAO Code	VNDL
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal AFS: VNDLYDYX
Management Contact Person	N/A
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	590 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	07/25
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not in operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Two DHC6 Types
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	No

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.50 Minor Domestic Airport – Mahendranagar

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Airport Overview

Mahendranagar Airport is located at Bhimdatta municipality in Kanchanpur district, Sudurpaschim province. It is close to Shukla Phanta Wildlife Reserve. This airport is currently not operational.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Sudurpaschim
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Mahendranagar, 2 KM east
Airport’s Complete Name	Mahendranagar Airport
Latitude	28.96104
Longitude	80.14794
Elevation (ft and m)	709 ft. / 216 m.
IATA Code	XMG
ICAO Code	VNMN
Managing Company or Airport Authority	AFS: VNMNYDYX
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	884 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	17/35
Runway Surface	Earthen
Runway Condition	Not Operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	No
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	Yes
Windsock	No

Fuel Services Charges

Not available at this airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.51 KHIJI CHANDESHWORI Domestic Airport

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Airport Overview

Khiji Chandeshwori Airport is located in Okhaldhunga District, Koshi Province. It lies near the populated Khiji Phalante locality. The test flight was conducted on 23 December 2019. The airport has one runway and is not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Koshi Province/Okhaldhunga
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	24.1 km to the nearest town Okhaldhunga
Airport’s Complete Name	Khiji Chandreswori
Latitude	27.45513
Longitude	86.30944
Elevation (ft and m)	6789 ft./ 2070 m.
IATA Code
ICAO Code	VNKC
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	580 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	15/33
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Gravel

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	No	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	No
Air Traffic Control	No	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	No	Aircraft Parking Space	Two DHC6 Types Size of Apron 1375 sq.m
Navigation Aids	No	Perimeter Fencing	No
Windsock	Yes / No

Fuel Services Charges

N/A

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.52 Dolpa Masinechaur National Airport

Airport Overview

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Ariel view of Dolpa Masinechaur Airport

Masinechaur Airport is situated at Pahada Rural Municipal of Dolpa District, Karnali Province. The airport is about 6 Km from the existing airport at Juphal. The popular trekking route to Jumla from this airport is nearly 4 days walking distance from the airport. This airport is getting upgraded to Asphalt Concrete. This airport is currently not in operation.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	6 KM
Airport’s Complete Name	Dolpa Masinechaur Airport
Latitude	29.05918
Longitude	82.74408
Elevation (ft and m)	9200 ft./ 2804 m.
IATA Code
ICAO Code	VNMC
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN)
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	600 m x 30 m
Runway Orientation	14 / 32
Runway Surface	Gravel
Runway Condition	Not operational

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	N/A	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	N/A
Air Traffic Control	N/A	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	N/A	Aircraft Parking Space	Two DHC6 types
Navigation Aids	N/A	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock	N/A

Fuel Services Charges

Refueling is not available at this airport

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.2.53 Rukum Chaujahari Minor Domestic Airport

Airport Overview

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Ariel view of Rukum Chaurjhari Airport

Chaurjahari Airport is situated at Bijeshwori Municipality of West Rukum District, Karnali Province. This airport is currently not operational.

Airport Location and Contact
Country	Nepal
Province or District	Karnali
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport	Chaurjahari, 1.5 KM South
Airport’s Complete Name	Rukum Chaurjahari Airport
Latitude	28.62694
Longitude	82.19359
Elevation (ft and m)	2431 ft. / 741 m.
IATA Code	HRJ
ICAO Code	VNCJ
Managing Company or Airport Authority	Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, Chaurjahari, West Rukum Off: 977-89680156 Tower: 977-89680156 Fax: 977-89680156 AFS: VNCJYDYX Email: chaurjahari_cao@caanepal.gov.np
Management Contact Person
NGO and/or UN Presence at Airport?	No

Runway(s)

Runway #1
Runway Dimensions	600 m x 20 m
Runway Orientation	03/21
Runway Surface	Bituminous Paved (Asphalt Concrete) Surface
Runway Condition	Not in operation

Airport Infrastructure Details

Infrastructure
Passenger / Cargo Security Screening	Yes, handheld metal detector	Runway Lighting	No
Refueling Capacity	No	Ground Handling Services	N/A
Air Traffic Control	One Man Position Tower Console with Associated Equipment and Accessories	Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Weather Information	Tower Observation	Aircraft Parking Space	2800 sq.m.
Navigation Aids	HF SSB, VHF	Perimeter Fencing
Windsock

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel service is not avialable

Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)

N/A

Nepal - 2.3 Road Network

Roads are the predominant mode of transport in Nepal. The road network of Nepal is categorized into the strategic road network (SRN), which comprises highways and feeder roads, and the local road network (LRN), comprising district roads and Urban roads. Nepal’s road network consists of about 64,500 km of roads. Of these, about 14,913 km belong to the SRN, the core network of national highways and feeder roads connecting district headquarters.

The network density is low, at 14 km per 100 km2 and 0.9 km per 1,000 people. 60% of the road network is concentrated in the lowland (Terai) areas. A Department of Roads (DoR) survey shows that 50% of the population of the hill areas still must walk two hours to reach an SRN road.

(Source: Sector Assessment (Summary): Road Transport)

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(Picture: Statistics of National Highway)

National Highways in Nepal

S.No	National Highway No.	Name of National Highway	Listed Length (Km)	Provinces
S.No	National Highway No.	Name of National Highway	Listed Length (Km)	Koshi	Madhes	Bagmati	Gandaki	Lumbini	Karnali	Sudurpashchim
1	NH01	Existing East-West Highway	1,028	135	245	92	23	403		130
2	NH02	Kechana-Chandragadhi-Charali-llam-Phidim, Ganeshchok-Taplejung-Olanchungola (Mechi Ragman,)	352	352
3	NH03	Pushpalal Mid Hill Highway	1,787	525		270	360	65	305	262
4	NH04	Birtamod-Chandragadi-Bhadrapur-Mechi Pul	15	15
5	NH05	Postal Highway	1,016	124	310	55	12	360		155
6	NH06	Chatara-Mulghat-Majhita,Arnarapurdancla-Ganeshchok (Tamor Corridor)	135	135
7	NH07	Pakall-Nays Koshipul-Rupnagar, Pakall-Nadaha Koshipul Chatara	66	48	18
8	NH08	Rani-Biratnagar-Itahari-Dharan-Dhankuta-Hite, Leguwaghat-Tumlingtar-Kha ndbari-NumKimathanka (Koshi Rajmarg)	320	320
9	NH09	Bahundangi-Shantinagar-Dharan-Chatara-Ghaighat-Katah Sindhulimach-Hetauda-Gaidakot- Rarnpur-RamdkRidi-Balkot-Sandhikharka-Bijuwar-Sitalpati-Surkhet-Baddichaur-Sahajpur-BudarJoglaudha-Rupal (Madan Bhandari Rajmarg)	1200	250		190	50	376	210	124
10	NH10	Deurall-Mudhe-Chainpur-Bohoratar	92	92
11	NH11	Phikkal-Shreeantu-Chabloise, Ilarn	19	19
12	NH12	Ghurrni-Chatara Udayapur	163	163
13	NH13	Bardibas-Sindhuli-Khurkot-Dhulikhel (B. P. Rajmarg)	160		12	148
14	NH14	Gaighat-Mahuli Khola-Ftupani-Rajbiraj-Chhinnarnasta Niur, Kunauli-Rajloiraj-Kanchanpur Barrie, Phattepur-Basaha Udayapur	100	40	60
15	NH15	Gwarko-Lubhu-Lakurihhanjyang-Kushadevi-Panauti-Dahaltar	128			128
16	NH16	Thadi-Bhagawanpur-Lahan, Kadmahachok-Gaighat-Mohure-Kharpa-Solu	144	111	33
17	NH17	Naubise-Mugling-Pokhara (Prithvi Rajmarg)	173			83	90
18	NH18	Balaju-Trishuli-Dhunche-Syaphrobesi	65			65
19	NH19	Ridi-Balkot-Hanshpur-Pyuthan, Pyothan-Surkhet Road	220					220
20	NH20	Madar-Chauharwa, Mirchaiya-Katan-Ghurmi, Hilepani-Okhaldhunga-Salleri	193	161	32
21	NH21	Sitapaila-Dharke	24			24
22	NH22	Dhalkebar-Janakpur-Jatahi, Ghorghans-Nirrichaur-Thalahighat-Akraharghat	48		48
23	NH23	Diktel-Solu-Junbesi-Khahare-Jiribazar-Tamakoshi -Charikot-Khadichaur	291	108		183
24	NH24	Lalgadh-Ranibas (R T.O. Road)-Bishmat-Bahunmara-B.P. Rajmarg	29		29
25	NH25	Durnre-Beshisahar-Chame	108				108
26	NH26	Jamunibas-Bateshwar-Shantipur-Kurtha-Janakpur	19		19
27	NH27	Shitalpati Salyan Kubhinde Ealuuwa Sangra hi	40						40
28	NH28	Bhittamod-Jaleswor-Bardibas, Khurkot-Manthali-Tamakoshi-Singati-Lamagagar-Lapchegau	281		42	239
29	NH29	Kanchanban-Janaki- Medical College-Mthileshwar Sabaila-Siraha-Naktajijh-Ramlaxrnan Chowk- Healthpost Maherdra Rajmarg	30		30
30	NH30	Janakpur (Mujeliya) Dhanushadham-Dharapani Ramayan Circuit, Tarapatti-Pathos-Ma Ratida - Pushpalpur	36		36
31	NH31	Dolalghat-Chautara	25			25
32	NH32	Nawalpur-Malangawa-Sonbarsha	30		30
33	NH33	Nijgadh-Kathmandu	76		10	66
34	NH34	Kathmandu-Dhulikhel-Dolalghat-Khadichaur-Kodari (Arniko Rajmarg)	112			112
35	NH35	Piluhawa Faanmat-Kalaiya - Methawa	25		25
36	NH36	Chandranigahpur-Gaur	45		45
37	NH37	Hetauda-Bagmati-Tikabhairav-Bhaisepati-Ekantakuna (Kanti Rajpath)	86			86
38	NH38	Kathmandu Outer Ringroad	68			68
39	NH39	Kathmandu Ringroad	27			27
40	NH40	Samakhushi-Tokha-Gurje-Bidur	26			26
41	NH41	Sirsiya-Pathlaiya, Hetauda-Bhaise-Palung-Naubise-Kathmandu (Tribhuvan Rajpath)	155		28	127
42	NH42	Thodi-Bhandara-Malekhu, Galchi-Trishuli-Betrawati-Mailung-Syaphrubesi-Rasuwagadhi	197			197
43	NH43	Malekhu-Dhading-Salyantar	57			57
44	NH44	Thori-Bharatpur-Mugling, Aanbukharieni-Gorkha-Ghyampesal, Aarughat-Sirdibas-Roila	300			105	195
45	NH45	Khairenitar Eihimad Kairtrasoti	106				106
46	NH46	Bhurnahi-Parasi	9					9
47	NH47	Belahiya-Bhairahawa-Butwal-Hadung-Ramdi-Syangja-Pokhara (Siddharth Rajmarg)	184				99	85
48	NH48	Tansen-Ridi-Karla	254				254
49	NH49	Bartung- Tansen Ridi Wamitaksar Kharwang	98				18	80
50	NH50	Jitpur-Taulihawa-Khunuwa	30					30
51	NH51	Taulihawa-Gorusinge-Sandhikharka	83					83
52	NH52	Kakarhawa(IB)-Rudrapur, Sajlhandi-Sandhikhark-Devisthan, Burtibang-Dhorpatan	222				22	200
53	NH53	Bhalubang Liwang Rolpa Madichaur Darbot	130					130
54	NH54	Kailabas-Lamahi, Arjunkholagau-Chorahi-Holeri-Charligaun-Thawang-Lukum (Sahid Marg)	211					211
56	NH55	Arneliya-Tulsipur-Shitalpti-Tharmare-Musikot	169					40	129
56	NH56	Tharmare-Chaurjahari-Jajarkot Khalanga-Jumla Kudari-Mugu Rara (Rara Rajmarg)	263						263
57	NH57	Chinchu-Kudu-Jajarkot -Dunai-Dho-Tinje-Marim (Bhedi Corridor)	317						317
58	NH58	Jamunaha-Nepalgunj-Kohalpur-Surkhet-Khulalu-Hilsa (Karnali Rajmarg)	538					69	469
59	NH59	Murfiya (IB)-Gulariya-Bhurigaun-Telpani-Surkhet-Mathillo Dungeshwor-Bank-Bayuli Nagma	154					50	104
60	NH60	Surkhet-Dailekh-Mahabulekh-Galje, Nagma-Gamgadhi-Nakchelagna	302						302
61	NH61	Surkhet Tallo Dundeshwor-Saatkhamba-Dullu-Pipalkot-Khulalu-Manma-Jumla Sadak	168						168
62	NH62	Khakraula-Tikapur-Lamki-Lodeghat-Bayalpata, Saphebagar-Chainpur	228							228
63	NH63	Sap hebagar-Martadi-Kotti	111							111
64	NH64	Khodpe-Chainpur (Bajhang)	108							108
65	NH65	Khuttiya-Dipayal-Chainpur-Uraibhanjyang	296							296
66	NH66	Dhangadhi-Sahajpur-Budar-Syaule, Satbajh-Thaktoli-Darchula-Tinkar	350							350
67	NH67	Chandani-Bhimdatta-Brarnhadev-Pan cheshwar-Jhulaghat	201							201
68	NH68	Bhimad-Rampur-Mityal-Arung Khola	80				40	40
69	NH69	Jagat Bhanjyang-Mandalithan-Keware Bhanjyang-Barikuna-Kishan-Chapakot-Gajarkot Sadak. Syanhja	42					42
70	NH70	Seti Dovan-Wejang-Panchmul-Aaruchaur Ghante Deurali, Syangja	46					46
71	NH71	Bhaluwang-Nuwakot-Khandaha-Kharwang	170					170
72	NH72	Dumkibas-Baguhan Trivoni	23				23
73	NH73	Surunga-Sharnamati-Tangandubba-Lasunganj, Jhapa	25	25
74	NH74	Ilam (Biplate)-Maipokhari-Sandakpur, Ilarn	50	50
75	NH75	Swoma Sagarmalha Ring road (Okhaldhunga-Solu-Salleri-Khotang-Diktel-Okhaldhungay	135	135
76	NH76	Damak-Chisapan-Rabi	44	44
77	NH77	Bharatpur Mahanagariya Brihat Ghakrapalh	105			105
78	NH78	Damak Na.Pa. Chak.path	100	100
79	NH79	Dadar (Dhanusha) Chisapani-Mainawati-Kalapani-Dudhauli, Sindhuli	20		20
80	NH80	Mahendra Rajmarg Bastipurchowk (Siraha)-B.P. Cancer Hospital-Belsot-Katari, Udayapur	30			30
Total			14,913	2,952	1,072	2,508	1,400	2,709	2,307	1,965
Note: The Listed length is based on the length provided in the Cabinet Decision approved on 2076/02/06 BS (2019/09/19 AD)

(Source: Statistics of National Highway [SNH 2020-21] || Department Of Roads (dor.gov.np))

Major Road Construction Projects

Kathmandu Terai/Madhesh Expressway

The Expressway known as Fast Track road connecting Kathmandu and Nijgadh in the southern Terai region of Nepal is being constructed under the responsibility of the Nepali Army (NA). The Expressway consists of a dual carriageway with a double-lane high-design speed highway. The overall 72.5 km length stretches from Khokana (Lalitpur) to Nijgadh (Bara) interconnecting Kathmandu and Makwanpur district in between. The project has started and completed 30.96% of its physical progress as of 15 February 2024 and will be completed in 2027. Currently, construction of three tunnels is underway which stretch a combined total of 6.415km. So far, 4.352 km or 67.43% of work has been completed. It’s being built as per the Primary Class (Asian Highway Design Standard 1993. (Source: Fast Track Road Project)

Construction of Major Highways Connecting East to West of Country

Pushpa Lal (Mid Hill) Highway Project: Pushpalal Highway’s (H18) proposed length 1776 km would be the longest highway of Nepal once completed. 850 km of the 1776 km has been blacktopped. The government had aimed to accomplish the Mid-Hill Highway by the fiscal year 2022/2023. But due to the delay by the contractor company, the compensation dispute, and the inability to manage the contract for the remaining sections, the construction of the project has been delayed beyond the stipulated time. So far, 93 bridges, out of 137, have been completed. The overall physical progress of the Mid-Hill Highway was 64.16 percent by the end of June of the financial year 2021/22. Out of 1879 km, 797 km has been paved and 462 km by other bodies. So far, 1259 kilometers have been tarred. Currently, 415 kilometers of road and 25 bridges are under construction. (Source: (Mid Hill) Highway Project)
Madan Bhandari Inner Terai Highway: Inner Terai highway, an ongoing project once completed would extend 1390 km from east to west. The highway would run parallel to Mid Hill highway to the North and Mahendra Highway to the south. 1390 km out of which about 740 Km of road sections are being implemented by Madan Bhandari Highway Project Directorate while remaining are being implemented by other Projects and Road Divisions under Department of Roads as well as some sections by offices under Province. Among 740 km road 240 km road has been Blacktopped and 77 number of bridges has been completed till 2022, 63km of road upgrading and 31 nos. of bridges in Dharan-Jhapa Road Section have been contracted till fiscal year 2022.
East-West Postal Highway: The East-West Postal Highway, popularly known as Hulaki Marga, connects 20 districts in the southern Terai belt (from Bhadrapur, Jhapa in the east to Dodhara, Kanchanpur in the west). The highway extends 975 km from east to west. The project also includes another 817 km of roads that will connect all Terai districts. Construction work has started on the road sections in Madhesh Province. The progress of road construction was slow due to the covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, construction of 910 km road and 115 bridges has been completed. Moreover, Construction of 250 km road in between Dang, Bardiya and Nepalgunj is in tender process and about 500 km of road is under construction. Traffic is regular in completed road. There is dispute in some construction sites of road sections and however solution on disputed sites is going on in coordination with relevant stakeholders as well. (Source: Postal Highway project latest update/East-West Highway/Postal Highway (Hulaki Raajmarga) new update – YouTube)

These projects once completed would relieve pressure on Mahendra Highway by being alternative routes to traverse east to west of the country.

Ministry in Charge

Contact Names, Address & Email

Telephone & Fax

Ministry of Physical

Infrastructure &

Transport

Name: Sushil Babu Dhakal

Title: Director General /Speaker

Address: Department of Roads

Chakupat, Patan
Email: dgdor@dor.gov.np

Web: https://www.dor.gov.np/home

T: +977-1-5429075

F: +977-1-5529106

Summary of Role and Services

DOR is responsible for management of motorized surface transport infrastructure i.e. road transport regarding planning, designing, construction and maintenance activities of Strategic Road Network (SRN). Thus, maintenance of roads is one of the major tasks of Department of Roads. Also, it continuously develops and expands existing SRN to improve existing access to District Headquarters.

Contact Names, Address & Email

Telephone & Fax

Ministry of Physical

Infrastructure &

Transport

Name: Ramhari Pokharel

Title: I Deputy Director General/ Spokesperson

Address: Roads Board Nepal

N.K. Singh Marga, Minbhawan, Kathmandu Nepal

Email: info@rbn.org.np

Web: rbn.org.np

T: +977-1-5529098

F: +-977-1-4493542

Summary of Role and Services

RBN is a self-governing, self-sustaining and organized entity based on Public-Private Partnership [PPP] model. The major function of RBN is to collect, manage and allocate fund for road maintenance to the Road Agencies. Board Requests Annual Road maintenance plan (ARMP) from Road Agencies to consolidate the report into one Integrated Annual Road maintenance plan (IARMP) to better allocate the fund.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Distance Matrix

Distances from Capital City to Province Capitals (km)
	Kathmandu	Hetauda	Janakpur	Biratnagar	Bhairahawa	Pokhara	Birendranagar	Dhangadhi
Kathmandu		85	222	374	264	202	594	670
Hetauda	85		165	317	194	199	516	588
Janakpur	222	165		201	357	367	678	687
BIratnagar	374	317	201		508	519	803	903
Bhairahawa	264	194	357	508		179	333	406
Pokhara	202	199	367	519	179		426	551
BIrendranagar	594	516	678	803	333	426		243
Dhangadhi	670	588	687	903	406	551	243

Travel Time from Capital City to Province Capitals (hours)
	Kathmandu	Hetauda	Janakpur	Biratnagar	Bhairahawa	Pokhara	Birendranagar	Dhangadhi
Kathmandu		3:40	6:20	9:41	8:26	7:13	15:28	16:50
Hetauda	3:40		3:45	6:50	5:47	6:22	12:52	14:15
Janakpur	6:20	3:45		4:51	9:23	9:45	14:47	16
BIratnagar	9:41	6:50	4:51		11	11:50	17:50	18:40
Bhairahawa	8.26	5:47	9:23	11		5.35	7.25	8:50
Pokhara	7:13	6:22	9:45	11:50	5:35		13.06	13.09
BIrendranagar	15:28	12:52	14:47	17:50	7:25	13:06		5:41
Dhangadhi	16.50	14:15	16	18:40	8:50	13:09	5:41

Road Security

The risk posed by the treacherous slope of mountains, the narrow width of the lanes, sharp corners and negligence and inexperience of drivers lead to traffic fatalities. On average, 14 deaths occur die to road traffic injuries per 100K people in Nepal. The most common type of road traffic accidents or crashes in Nepal involve motorcycles. A total of 2,320 people lost their lives in road traffic accidents between April 2022 and April 2023, while 28,526 people were injured, many of them impaired for life (Source: Nepal Times).

General strikes, or Bandhs, can involve blockage and shutdown of major roads. It is advisable to avoid travel during these strikes.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Department of Transport Management (DoTM) is mandated to control vehicle overloading in Nepal. A basic policy of vehicle overloading control has been included in National Transport Policy (2002) by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport. The government has established and operated weigh bridges at Ampatari of Chitwan district and Bardibas of Mahottari district. Provisions have been made to establish and operate weigh bridges even from the private sector by amending the load-bearing guidelines. One private formal permit has been obtained in Mahottari and three in Kavre. (Source: Bulletion of DoTM) The Federation of Truck Transport Entrepreneurs Nepal (FTTEN) is operating fifteen (15) weighbridges in major freight routes. 

Medium-sized trucks (seven to ten-ton payload) operate over two-lane asphalt roads at relatively low average speeds, in the range of 200 to 400 km per day. The movement of containers on the Nepal roadways is limited due to the terrain and condition of the roads. Most of the trucks used in cross-border movements are 2-3 axle (six or ten wheel) trucks carrying payloads up to 18 mt. Trucks carrying bulk cargo are generally overloaded, causing additional damage to roads. 

(Source: Road Transport Safety and Axle Load Control Study in Nepal)

Axle Load Limits (MT)	LCA Country (Nepal)	Transit Country #1 (India)
Truck with 2 Axles (4 wheeled)	12
Truck with 2 Axles (6 wheeled)	16.2	19
Truck with 3 Axles (6 -10 Wheeled)	25	28.5
Truck with 4 Axles (8- 12-Wheeled)	31	36
Tridem with 3 Axle (12 wheeled)	24
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles	30	40
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles	40.2	46
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles		55
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles		42
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles		51.5
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles		55
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles

(Source: https://www.dotm.gov.np/MainData/ProcedureCodeofConduct)

Road Class and Surface Conditions

Roads in Nepal are classified as follows:

Administrative Classification: Administrative classification of roads is intended for assigning national importance and level of government responsible for overall management and methods of financing. According to this classification roads are classified into:

National Highways

Feeder Roads

District Roads and

Urban Roads

National Highways: National Highways are main roads connecting East to West and North to South of the Nation. These serve directly the greater portion of the longer distance travel, provide consistently higher level of service in terms of travel speeds, and bear the inter-community mobility. These roads shall be the main arterial routes passing through the length and breadth of the country as a whole. They are designated by the letter “H‟ followed by a two-digit number.

Feeder Roads: Feeder roads are important roads of localized nature. These serve the community’s wide interest and connect District Headquarters, Major economic centres, Tourism centres to National Highways or other feeder roads. They are designated by letter „F‟ followed by 3-digit number.

District Roads: District Roads are important roads within a district serving areas of production and markets and connecting with each other or with the main highways.

Urban Roads: Urban Roads are the roads serving within the urban municipalities.
In Nepal the overall management of National Highways and Feeder Roads comes within the responsibility of the Department of Roads (DOR). These roads are collectively called Strategic Roads Network (SRN) roads. District Roads and Urban Roads are managed by Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agricultural Roads (DOLIDAR). These roads are collectively called Local Roads Network (LRN) roads.

Functional Classification

For assigning various geometric and technical parameters for design, roads are categorized into classes as follows:

Road Functional Class

Class-I roads: Have a divided carriageway and access control (Expressways) with Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 20,000 Passenger Car Unit (PCU) or more in 20 yrs. perspective period. Design speed in plain terrain is 120 km/h.
Class-II (arterial roads): Have ADT of 5,000-20,000 PCU in 20 yrs. perspective period. Design speed of this class of roads in plain terrain is 100 km/h.
Class-III (collector roads): Have ADT of 2,000-5,000 PCU in 20 yrs. perspective period. Design speed of this class of roads in plain terrain is 80 km/h.
Class-IV (local roads): Have ADT of less than 2,000 PCU in 20 yrs. perspective period. Design speed of this class of roads in plain terrain is 60 km/h.

Approximate correlation can be established between the administrative and functional classifications of the roads as follows.

	Plain and Rolling Terrain	Mountainous and steep terrain
National Highway	I, II	II, III
Feeder Roads	II, III	III, IV

(Source: Nepal Road Standard 2070)

Surface / Road conditions

Factors influencing road driving conditions in Nepal are:

Construction quality: Many roads constructed have design flaws (narrow width lane, lack of safety barriers, lane markings or drainage systems, thin or low-quality surfacing). Increased vehicles traffic, heavy trucks and monsoon rains lead to quick deterioration and surface cracks and pot-holes.

Maintenance: The Road Board Nepal oversees the maintenance of roads by respective Road Agencies. However, for many roads maintenance and repair is not carried out regularly.

Weather: During rainy season the risk of landslides or floods that may block roads, is significantly increased. This affects immediate transportation and wreaks havoc on the longevity of the infrastructure.

Ratna Highway is two-lane, black-topped highway in good condition.    Ratna Highway (Nepali) also referred to as H12) is a highway in western Nepal that crosses the districts of Banke and Surkhet in a south to north direction. The 113.08 km highway starts at Nepalgunj,

Karnali Highway is a vital transport link between two provinces in Nepal. This highway links the towns of Jumla, the Karnali capital, and Surkhet. Karnali Province is the largest, remotest and the least developed Province in Nepal. In general, the highway has two-lanes; the highway is both black-topped and earthen, and construction is still under progress.

Feeder Roads (Nagma to Gamgadhi): Earthen, Work in Progress, Rocky Terrain

Bhimdutta Highway (Dhangadi – Dadeldhura): Blacktopped, Good condition.

Mechi Highway (H06) is two-lane highway with the length of 268 km. It is blacktopped and is in good condition. On its hilly section, the problem of landslides especially during rainy season should be considered.

Koshi Highway (H08) is 390 km road envisioned as shortest north south corridor to connect China and India via Nepal. The road section from Biratnagar (India-Nepal Border) to Khandbari is blacktopped but beyond Khandbari to Kimanthanka (China-Nepal Border) the construction is ongoing. Hilly section of the highway faces the issue of landslides during rainy season.

Araniko Highway (H03) is 115 km blacktopped highway connecting Kathmandu with Kodari (China-Nepal border). This highway is among the difficult highways of Nepal to navigate during rainy season.

Siddhartha Highway (H10) is 181 km long blacktopped highway connecting Nepal India border at Siddharthanagar to Pokhara, a major city in Gandaki Province. Butwal-Palpa section at the hilly region of the highway consists of rocky terrain. Rockfalls and debris deposition are common. Landslides is frequent during rainy season.

Mahendra Highway which traverses east to west of country, Prithivi Highway which connects Kathmandu with Pokhara, major tourist destination, Araniko highway which connects Kathmandu with Kodari, a town bordering China, Tribhuvan Highway which connects Kathmandu with Birgunj, a major business hub bordering India and Siddhartha Highway which connects Siddharthanagar, a town bordering India with Pokhara are the five busiest highways of Nepal.

Nepal Access Constraints Maps : The National Logistics Cluster updates Road Access constraints maps periodically in the monsoon season, during flood/landslide emergencies.

Traffic capacity (Heavy, Heavy with trailer, Light vehicle, Motorbike) and any seasonal variations

The maximum dimensions of vehicles considered for design of roads in Nepal are as follows:

Maximum Width, m 2.50
Maximum Height, m 4.75

Maximum Length, m 18.00
Maximum single axle load, kilo Newton (kN) 100

Koshi Province

All the districts of Koshi Province are connected by road, although some roads in high altitudes are not blacktopped and conditions of those roads worsen during the rainy season. Major highways of the province which connects plain land of Terai to high altitude regions are as follows:

Mechi Highway: 268 km long two lanes freeway which connects Jhapa to Taplejung. The main destinations along the highway include Prithivinagar, Bhadrapur, Duhagadhi, Budhabare, Kanyam, and Phikkal.

Koshi Highway: Two lanes of road and 159 km long, starts from Biratnagar and connects Myanglung with it. Itahari, Dharan, Dhankuta, Bhedetar, Hile etc. are the destinations along with highway.

Sagarmatha Highway: Two lanes, 265 km long highway starts from Kadmaha of  Madhesh Pradesh and connects Solukhumbu with it. Gaighat, Saune etc. are the destinations along with highway.

Mahendra Highway The major East-West Highway of Nepal starts from Kakarbhitta of Koshi Province

Road network in Koshi Province: Statistics of National Highway

Distances from Koshi Province Capital to Major Towns (km)
	Biratnagar	Itahari	Dharan	Mechinagar	Gaighat Via Beltar	Birtamod via Mahendra HY	Damak	Suryodaya via Rangeli
BIratnagar		24.7	42	108	108	91.3	58.9	202
Itahari	24.7		16.8	91.7	92	75.1	42.1	119
Dharan	42	16.8		108	72.5	91.5	57.8	140
Mechinagar	108	91.7	108		174	18.8	52.1	23.4
Gaighat	108	92	72.5	174		160	124	211
Birtamod	93.4	77.3	91.5	18.8	160		37.8	48
Damak	58.9	42.1	57.8	52.1	124	37.8		79.8
Suryodaya	202	119	136	23.4	211	48	79.8

Travel Time from Koshi Province Capital City to Major Towns (hours)
	Biratnagar	Itahari	Dharan	Mechinagar	Gaighat	Birtamod	Damak	Suryodaya
BIratnagar		00:38	00:57	2:43	2:26	2:20	1:11	4:53
Itahari	00:38		00:24	2:27	2:04	2:05	1.00	3.13
Dharan	00:57	00:24		2:40	1:29	2:19	1:16	3.38
Mechinagar	2:43	2:27	2:40		3:39	00:31	1:14	00:45
Gaighat	2:26	2:04	1:29	3:39		3:58	2:49	5:16
Birtamod	2:20	2:05	2:19	00:31	3:58		00:54	1:18
Damak	1:11	1:00	1:16	1:14	2:49	00:54		2:16
Suryodaya	4:53	3:13	3:38	00:45	5:16	1:18	2:16

The SRN connecting districts of Koshi Province are relatively obstructed by landslide and flash flood in hilly region, flood in terai region and numerous bridge building activities would be diverted roads into small rivulets. And can delay traffic and can be temporarily obstructed during the monsoon season.

Madhesh Pradesh Province  

The East-West Highway runs longitudinally across the Madhesh Pradesh. All major cities of the province are connected to the highway. Janakpurdham, Rajbiraj , Birgunj and Gaur lie 25, 10, 24 and 42 km south of the Mahendra Highway, respectively. The Tribhuvan Highway is an important to link as it connects the province to Kathmandu and to India. The starting point of Tribhuvan Highway i.e. Birgunj is the most important international gateway and trade way for this province and the entire country and hence as the Tribhuvan Highway is also referred to as "The Gateway of Nepal". Birendra highway which is connected to Mahendra highway from headquarter of Rautahat district Gaur to the Chandranigahpur (the largest city of Rautahat) is 42km in length. However, to access the capital of Madhesh Pradesh Janakpur city from Kathmandu the fastest suggested route is the Bisheshwor Prasad Koirala (BP) highway till Bardibas, Mahottari and then 1 h 12 min (43.9 km) via E - W Hwy/AH2 and Dhulikhel Sindhuli Bhittamod Rajmarg. 

image-20240516161144-3 Strategic Road Network of Madhesh Pradesh: Statistics of National Highway

Distance Matrix (Madhesh Pradesh) 

Distance from Madhesh Capital City to Major Towns (km)
	Janakpur	Birgunj	Kalaiva	Gaur	Malangawa	Jaleshower	Siraha	Rajbira
Janakpur		158	143	136	60.1	18.3	87.3	122
Birgunj	158		17.5	64.9	114	157	196	230
Kalaiva	143	17.5		47.5	99.3	142	181	251
Gaur	136	64.9	47.5		92.4	135	174	208
Malangawa	60.1	114	99.3	92.4		41.8	120	155
Jaleshower	18.3	157	142	135	41.8		95	137
Siraha	87.3	196	181	174	120	95		82
Rajbiraj	122	230	251	208	155	137	82

Travel Time from Madhesh Capital City to Major Towns (hours: minutes)
	Janakpur	Birgunj	Kalaiva	Gaur	Malangawa	Jaleshower	Siraha	Rajbira
Janakpur		3:10	2:56	2:56	1:25	00:30	2:07	3:00
Birgunj	3:10		00:28	1:41	2:20	3:15	4:10	5:10
Kalaiya	2:56	00:28		1:13	2:05	3:00	4:00	5:00
Gaur	2:56	1:41	1:13		2:00	3:00	3:56	3:00
Malangawa	1:25	2;20	2:05	2:00		1:00	3:00	4:00
Jaleshower	00:30	3:15	3:00	3:00	1:00		2:29	3:30
Siraha	2:07	4:10	4:00	3:56	3:00	2:29		2:00
Rajbiraj	3:00	5:10	5:00	3:00	4:00	3:30	2:00

The SRN connecting districts of Madhesh Province are generally obstructed by flood during the monsoon season and can be halted traffic for few days during the season. 

Bagmati Province

All 13 districts of Bagmati Province are connected by roads. However, people living in the high altitude regions of Rasuwa, Sindhuplachok and Dolakha experience difficulty accessing roadways perennially. Major highways of the province are as follows:

Tribhuvan Highway: Tribhuvan Highway (H02) which is also part of Asian Highway 42 (AH42) connects the capital city with Birgunj, a major business hub in Madhesh Pradesh bordered with India.

Araniko Highway: Araniko Highway (H03) which is also part of AH42 connects capital city with Kodari on the Nepal-China border.

Prithivi Highway: Prithivi Highway (H04) connects capital city via Naubise, Dhading with Pokhara in Gandaki Province. This landslide-prone and heavily congested highway passes through five districts: Kathmandu, Dhading, Chitwan, Tanahu and Kaski.

BP Koirala Highway: The BP Highway, also known as the Banepa- Bardibas Highway, links Kathmandu Valley with Madhesh Pradesh and connects with eastern Nepal.

image-20240516161144-4 Road Network in Bagmati Province: Statistics of National Highway

Distance Matrix

Distances from Bagmati Province Capital City to Major Towns (km)
	Hetauda	Kathmandu	Ratnanagar	Bhimeshowr	Bidur	Dhunche	Chautara
Hetauda		85	62.7	207	121	168	172
Kathmandu	85		159	127	50	98.8	94.5
Ratnagar	62.7	159		276	133	181	233
Bhimeshowr	207	127	276		178	224	109
Bidur	121	50	133	176		49.1	115
Dhunche	168	98.8	181	224	109		164
Chautara	172	94.5	233	109	115	164

Travel Time from Bagmati Province Capital City to Major Towns (hours 00:00)
	Hetauda	Kathmandu	Ratnanagar	Bhimeshowr	Bidur	Dhunche	Chautara
Hetauda		3:53	1:14	7:49	4:30	6:27	6:45
Kathmandu	3:53		5:04	4:01	2:00	3:52	3:27
Ratnagar	1:14	5:04		8:28	3:25	5:20	8:10
Bhimeshowr	7:49	4:10	8:28		6:00	8:00	3:30
Bidur	4:30	2:00	3:25	6:00		2:03	5:24
Dhunche	6:27	3:52	5:20	8:00	2:03		7:02
Chautara	6:45	3:27	8:10	3:30	5:24	7:02

Connecting road to Kathmandu (Bagmati Province), the capital of Nepal through the Narayngadh Mugling Highway/HO5 can be obstructed by large scale landslide and the main route to the capital city from the rest of the country can also be blocked by debris flow during monsoon season.

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Landslide Disrupts Narayagarh-Mugling Road Section

Gandaki Province

Nine out of 11 districts of Gandaki Province are connected via blacktopped road (530.24 km). Road connection to Myagdi, Mustang and Manang although navigable are earthen and gravelled and can pose serious issues during rainy season.

Siddhartha Highway: Siddhartha Highway (H10) connects Gandaki Provicne to Gandaki Province. The highway starts at Nepal-India Border in Siddharthanagar and terminates at Prithivi chowk, Pokhara. The major settlements on the highway are Siddharthanagar, Butwal, Tansen, Waling, Putalibazar, Syangja and Pokhara.

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Road Network in Gandaki Province: Statistics of National Highway

Distances from Gandaki Province Capital City to Major Towns (km)
	Pokhara	Vyas	Gaindakot	Baglung	Gorkha	Beshisahar	Chame	Jomsom
Pokhara		50.1	121	80.7	73.8	106	169	159
Vyas	51.1		102	131	43.2	57.9	121	209
Gaindakot	121	102		202	116	115	178	298
Baglung	80.7	131	202		186	187	249	94.3
Gorkha	73.8	43.2	116	186		66.5	144	265
Besisahar	106	57.9	115	187	66.5		67.4	265
Chame	169	121	178	249	144	67.4		328
Jomsom	159	209	298	94.3	265	265	328

Travel Time from Gandaki Province Capital City to Major Towns (hours 00:00)
	Pokhara	Vyas	Gaindakot	Baglung	Gorkha	Beshisahar	Chame	Jomsom
Pokhara		2:09	5:12	2:13	4:00	4:04	7:44	5:55
Vyas	2:09		3:00	4:18	1:44	2:00	5:40	8:04
Gaindakot	5:12	3:00		7:04	4:22	3:34	7:14	11:35
Baglung	2:13	4:18	7:04		6:00	6:05	9:47	4:09
Gorkha	4:00	1:44	4:22	6:00		2:28	6:21	10:00
Besisahar	4:04	2:00	3:34	6:05	2:28		4:00	10:00
Chame	7:44	5:40	7:14	9:47	6:21	4:00		12:36
Jomsom	5:55	8:04	11:35	4:09	10:00	10:00	12:36

Lumbini Province

All 12 districts of Lumbini Province are connected via blacktopped road (1428.90 km). Major highways of the province are as follows:

Rapti Highway: Rapti Highway (H11) starts from Ameliya, Dang and terminates at Musikot West Rukum. This highway makes hilly regions of Rolpa, Salyan West Rukum and east Rukum accessible.

Ratna Highway: Ratna Highway (H12) connects Lumbini Province to Karnali Province. It starts at Nepal- India border in Nepalgunj and terminates at Birendranagar, Surkhet. The highway transition into Karnali Highway system from the point it terminates.

Mahendra highway: Mahendra highway traverses districts of Bardiya, Banke, Dang, Kapilvastu, Rupandehi, Parasi latitudinally. It connects Lumbini Province to Bagmati Province to east and Sudurpaschim Province to the west.

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Road Network in Lumbini Province: Statistics of National Highway

Distances from Lumbini Province Capital City to Major Towns (km)
	Butwal	Ghorahi	Nepalgunj	Kapilvastu	Rajapur	Bhairahawa	Ramgram
Butwal		148	249	48.5	316	25.1	35.3
Ghorahi	148		146	120	220	180	185
Nepalgunj	249	146		221	289	41.8	67.9
Kapivastu	48.5	120	221		289	41.8	67.9
Rajapur	316	220	289	289		330	356
Bhairahawa	25.1	180	41.8	41.8	330		25.2
Ramgram	35.3	185	67.9	67.9	356	25.2

Travel Time from Lumbini Province Capital City to Major Towns (hours:minutes)
	Butwal	Ghorahi	Nepalgunj	Kapilvastu	Rajapur	Bhairahawa	Ramgram
Butwal		3:22	5:13	1:00	6:40	00:42	1:03
Ghorahi	3:22		3:31	2:46	4:20	3:42	4:30
Nepalgunj	5:13	3:31		4:48	6:04	5:43	6:25
Kapivastu	1:00	2:46	4:48		7:00	00:52	1:16
Rajapur	6:40	4:20	6:04	7:00		7:03	7:38
Bhairahawa	00:42	3:42	5:43	00:52	7:03		00:31
Ramgram	1:03	4:30	6:25	1:16	7:38	00:31

There are 12 districts in Lumbini Province. Of them, six districts of the Terai – West Nawalparasi, Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke, and Bardiya – are at high risk of floods. Similarly, hilly districts – Gulmi, Arghakhanchi, Pyuthan, Rolpa, and Palpa – are at high risk of landslides and road can be obstructed during monsoon season and adhere to the precaution notification of the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) for movement.

Karnali Province 

The East-West Highway (EWH, 1,024 km) is the main traffic artery in the country but does not traverse Karnali province. The juncture with the EWH at Kohalpur along Ratna Rajmarg is 87 KM away from Karnali Province’s capital, Birendranagar.  

The last 40km of the Ratna Highway from the border at Bheriganga Municipality, Surkhet with Bardiya district joins Lumbini Province with Karnali Province’s capital. The Karnali Highway (233km) traverses Surkhet, Dailekh, Kalikot, and Jumla crossing Mid Hill EW Highway at Sahijyula, Dailkeh. The Mid-hill EW highway which is 1,776 km long extending from Panchthar to Baitadi is the parallel highway which will provide an alternative to EW highway through hills. 278 km of Midhill highway traverses Dailekh (125 km), Jajarkot (83 km) and West Rukum (70 km) from Sahijyula, Dailekh to Ghorkhani in West Rukum. 176 km of Rapti Highway connects Salyan and West Rukum with EWH in Ameliya, Dang of that 124 km traverses Salyan and West Rukum from Salyan district border with Dang district till Musikot. At Musikot it meets Midhill EWH.  

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Road Network in Karnali Province: Statistics of National Highway

Distance Matrix (Karnali Province) 

Distances from Karnali Province capital, Birendranagar to Major Towns (km)
	Surkhet	Chhinchu	Dullu	Dailekh	Manma	Nagma	Jumla	Gamgadhi	Chaurjhari	Jajarkot	Rukum	Salyan
Surkhet		27	86.7	125	147	196	229	251.5	117	148	175	107
Chhinchu	27		98	120	174	223	255	327.5	87.1	119	145	76.2
Dullu	86.7	98		17.9	84.2	133	180	223.5	184	215	242	173
Dailekh	125	120	17.9		106	155	188	263.5	206	238	264	195
Manma	147	174	84.2	106		49.3	82.4	174.5	260	291	318	249
Nagma	196	223	133	155	49.3		47	91.5	356	340	367	298
Jumla	229	255	180	188	82.4	47		124.5	356	387	414	346
Gamgadhi	251.5	327.5	223.5	263.5	174.5	91.5	124.5			406.5	436.5	391.5
Chaurjhari	117	87.1	184	206	260	356	356			61.1	57.9	89.1
Jajarkot	148	119	215	238	291	340	387	406.5	61.1		105	122
Rukum	175	145	242	264	318	367	414	436.5	57.9	105		98
Salyan	107	76.2	173	195	249	298	346	391.5	89.1	122	98

Travel Time from Birendranagar, Surkhet to Major Towns (hours:minutes 00:00)
	Surkhet	Chhinchu	Dullu	Dailekh	Manma	Nagma	Jumla	Gamgadhi	Chaurjhari	Jajarkot	Rukum		Salyan
Surkhet		0:45	2:43	3:31	5:47	8:00	9:08	14:25	4:00	4:25	6:13		3:30
Chhinchu	00:45		3:20	4:04	6:25	8:35	9:41	15:50	3:19	3:44	5:32		2:46
Dullu	2:43	3:20		0:58	3:39	5:47	7:36	13:50	6:31	7:00	8:44	5:56
Dailekh	3:31	4:04	00:58		4:17	6:19	7:34	11:00	7:16	7:14	9:29		8:00
Manma	5:47	6:25	3:39	4:17		2:05	3:52	8	9:19	10:04	11:30		9:06
Nagma	8:00	8:35	5:47	6:19	2:05		1:47	6.5	11:24	12:09	13:35		11:05
Jumla	9:08	9:41	7:36	7:34	3:52	1:47		8	13:10	13:55	15:21		12:58
Gamgadhi	14:25	15:50	13:50	11 :00	8	6.5	8			19.75	21		18
Chaurjhari	4:00	3:19	6:31	7:16	6:54	11:24	13:10	8:00		1:27	2:10		3:29
Jajarkot	4:25	3:44	7:00	7:41	10:0	10:04	13:55	19.75			2:38		4:21
Rukum	6:13	5:32	8:44	9:29	11:30	13:35	15:21	21	1:27	2:38			4:01
Salyan	3:30	2:46	5:56	6:46	9:06	11:05	12:58	18	3:29	4:21	4:01

Known obstacles and bridges in Karnali Province 

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Construction of Bridge on Karnali Highway on the way to Manma

The SRN connecting districts of Karnali Province are relatively unobstructed by landslides. But numerous bridge building activities have diverted roads into small rivulets, which can delay traffic and can be temporarily obstructed during the monsoon season.  

Construction of bridges on the lengths of highways could delay the movement but are not a hindrance. Numerous bridges are being constructed.  

The district of Humla is not yet connected with road network. A project to link the Humla with Karnali Highway is under progress in Kalikot district. A special travel arrangement could be made in the form of the ferry to carry vehicles across the Karnali river but that is not possible during the rainy season.  Historically, an ancient foot trail from Simikot to Hilsa, that goes along the mountain slopes on the left side of the Humla Karnali river. This route has been used by locals for trading at the nearby old trade mart of Taklakot in Tibet, and for undertaking the pilgrimage to the nearby holy sites of Lake Manasarovar and Mount Kailash in Tibet. This route involves a 4-5 day walk from Simikot to Hilsa,

Dolpa is also not accessible through a connecting road. The government is attempting to link the roadway to Dolpa, Dunai. The road is linked to Rukum, Jajarkot districts. The road is 118 km long, of which 73 km road construction has been completed.  

Sudurpashchim Province 

The East-West highway is the lifeline to all 9 districts in Sudurpashchim Province. The road networks joining province capitals Kailali and district headquarter, Kanchanpur, south of the East-West highway and other seven districts headquarter with north of East-west highway are accessible but the problem of inundation in Terai and frequent lands8:44lide often pose severe access constraints during the monsoon season. Puspalal Mid hill Highways is5 in the construction process but at a slow pace. 

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Strategic Road Network of Sudurpaschim Province: Statistics of National Highway

Distance Matrix (Sudurpashchim Province) 

Distances from Sudurpaschim Province capital, Dhangadi to Major Towns (km)
	Kailali	Kanchanpur	Dadeldhura	Baitadi	Darchula	Bajhang	Doti	Bajura	Achham
Kailali		63.6	140	210	327	270	195	306	300
Kanchanpur	63.6		200	272	390	331	258	289	208
Dadeldhura	140	200		80.3	148	160	144	254	251
Baitadi	210	272	80.3		142	267	250	361	235
Darchula	327	390	148	142		267	254	370	358
Bajhang	270	331	160	267	267		196	312	299
Doti	195	258	144	250	254	196		135	132
Bajura	306	289	254	361	370	312	135		93.2
Achham	300	208	251	235	358	299	132	93.2

Travel Time from Sudurpaschim Province capital, Dhangadi to Major Towns (km)
	Kailali	Kanchanpur	Dadeldhura	Baitadi	Darchula	Bajhang	Doti	Bajura	Achham
Kailali		1:27	4:03	6:27	10:28	8:38	6:00	9:40	9:20
Kanchanpur	1:27		5:30	8:00	12:00	10:00	7:30	11:00	8:00
Dadeldhura Amargadi	4:03	5:30		2:45	6:30	5:45	5:00	8:40	8:30
Baitadi	6:27	8:00	2:45		5:00	9:30	8:30	12:30	12:00
Darchula	10:28	12:00	6:30	5:00		9:20	8:30	12:30	12:00
Bajhang	8:38	10:00	5:45	9:30	9:20		6:40	10;50	10:20
Doti	6:00	7:30	5:00	8:30	8:30	6:40		1:15	5:00
Bajura	9:40	11:00	8:40	12:30	12:30	10:50	1:15		3:30
Achham	9:20	8:00	8:30	12:00	12:00	10:20	5:00	3:30

Known obstacles and bridges in Sudurpashchim province 

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Rocky section of F154 in Bumramadichaur joining Nagma to Gamgadhi, Mugu 

Landslide and flood-prone area in a different location throughout the Sudurpashchim province    

Address	GR/Map sheet	Latitude	Longitude	Hazard and Risk	Remark
Kakada	46709130	N29° 47'08''	E80° 26'09''	Landslide	Mahakali highway
Kimtadi	53559990	N29° 49'32''	E80° 30'07''	Landslide	Mahakali highway
Khaulchaura	46879012	N29° 44'01''	E80° 27'05''	Landslide	Mahakali highway
Terselake	50759012	N29° 44'20''	E80° 29'09''	Landslide	Mahakali highway
Dudhali Gard	52578957	N29° 46'28''	E80° 30'48''	Landslide	Mahakali highway
Baitadi	NA	N29° 39'158''	E80° 31'229''	Landslide	Baitadi Road
Baitadi -Bangabagar	NA	N29. 664634'	E80.545070'	Flash flood	Mahakali Highway
Bajura-Dwari, Kailashmandu	NA	N 29.399555	E81.393506	Landslide	Bajura Road
Lalmatiya Bhaluwang- Dang	NA	N27.837510	E82.763178	Road damage- east-west highway	Due to irrigation project

Flood-prone districts of 6 provinces of Nepal where susceptibility of road blocked is high during monsoon season (June-August) and vehicular movement need to adhere to the early notification of rain by Department of Hydrology and Meteorology of Nepal for vehicular movement.

Flood Prone Districts of 7 province of Nepal
Koshi	Bagamati	Gandaki	Madhesh	Lumbini	Sudurpaschim
Jhapa	Chitawan	Nawalparasi	Bara	Banke	Kailali
Morang	Sindhuli		Dhanusha	Bardiya	Kanchanpur
Sunsari			Mahottari	Dang
Udayapur			Parsa	Kapilbastu
			Rautahat	Nawalparasi
			Saptari	Rupandehi
			Sarlahi
			Siraha

Nepal - 2.3.1 Major Border Crossing of Kakarbhitta - Mechi

Overview

Kakarbhitta is the eastern terminus of Nepal's east-west Mahendra Highway at the country's eastern border with Darjeeling District, West Bengal state, India. The Panitanki neighbourhood of Naxalbari is on the other side. It is an open border for Nepali / Indian foot traffic, up to 10,000 people per day. The construction work of 690 meters long open foundation bridge has been completed. The bridge (Mechi/Miteri bridge) over Mechi River in Kakarvitta came into operation on 1st January 2023 it is connected with the Asian Highway with 6-lane road connectivity and 2 & 3-wheeler vehicles are not allowed to travel via this bridge. The width of the new bridge is 22 meters. Roads are good on both sides of the border. The road to Kolkatta is good with a distance of 658 km. Imports from India account for 90% of the traffic at this border crossing. Customs can process up to 150-200 trucks a day.

Kakarbhitta is the 7th largest border crossing point, with 2.87% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20).

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Kakarbhitta India: Naxalbari / Pantanki
Province or District	Koshi Province, Mechi Municipality-6, Jhapa District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Mechi (adjacent) Bhadrapur (18 km)
Latitude	26.64611
Longitude	88.15777
Managing Authority / Agency	Immigration Office, Mechi Customs Office
Contact Person	Shree Ram Prasad Regmi Tel: 023-562234 Email: mechi@customs.gov.np

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Baghdogra Airport, India

Distance: 18 km

Truck: 45 minutes

Car: 30 minutes

Nearest Port

Calcutta Port, India

Distance: 586 km

Truck Travel Time: 15 hours

Car Travel time: 10 hours

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Silguri, India

Distance: 27 km

Truck Travel Time: 1 hour

Car Travel time: 45 minutes

Panitanki, India

Distance: 2 km

Truck: 15 minutes

Car: 5 minutes

Other Information

The market is 18 kms from Baghdogra Airport. It is very large–it takes 1 hour to travel from the fringes to the centre of the market. Roads to the markets are good with fuel stations on the route.

Passengers, 2 & 3 wheeler vehicle crosses using Old Mechi Bridge for shopping at Panitanki or other markets in India.

The Asian Highway between Nepal & India is connected by Mechi/Miteri Bridge and heavy-loaded transports and light four-wheeler vehicle crosses the border point of Nepal via Mechi/Miteri Bridge.

Hours of Operation
MONDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
TUESDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
WEDNESDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
THURSDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
FRIDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
SATURDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00 Note: Closed 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
SUNDAY	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00 Note: India Border closed Sunday Bangladesh border closed Friday
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: (List dates of closure and hours of operation if different from regular schedule.)	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. The Customs procedure is closed on Jesth 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement but for services to immigration & passenger remains continue. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: (i.e., winter months, rainy season, etc.)	None

Daily Capacity

Operating hours can be extended to 06:00-22:00 for exceptionally high truck traffic if required.
Average clearing time: 2½ hours / truck
There is rarely a backlog. All trucks are cleared daily.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office

Exit Note (TransNepal Freight Service (P) Ltd charges as per their Discharge Rate and Terminal Handling Charges for using Terminal and Warehouse facilities which is linked to ASYCUDA and allowed to exit the vehicles following proper verification.
VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

Foot traffic is mixed with vehicles on the bridge and may present logistics safety issues.
The bridge (approx. 400 m) old one and a new bridge (Mechi or Miteri bridge) constructed over the Mechi River in Kakarvitta which came into operation on 1st January 2023 and has connected Kakadvitta, Nepal and Panitanki of India. This bridge connects the Asian Highway.
A logistical problem would present if both bridges were damaged.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Pictures

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Aerial view of Border crossing with 1. Immigration Office of kakarbhitta, (2) Mechi Customs Office, (3) Mechi Bridge

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Updated Aerial view of Border crossing with Immigration Office of kakarbhitta, Mechi Customs Office, and both Mechi Bridge

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Mechi/Miteri bridge over Mechi River at Kakarvitta ICD & Customs Office

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Over to India via Miteri Bridge at Kakarvitta

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Mechi Customs Office, Kakarvitta, Jhapa, Koshi Province

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Asian Highway that connects Nepal and India at Kakarvitta Border point

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Truck parking and shade storage

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Truck parking and shade storage

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Warehouse storage

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Way to Old Mechi bridge and river.

Nepal - 2.3.2 Major Border Crossing of Rani/Jogbani

Overview

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Aerial view of Border crossing with (1) Biratnagar ICP, (2) Biratnagar Customs Office, (3) Jogbani Railway Station

The city of Biratnagar is 7 kilometres (4 mi) north of Nepal's southern border with Bihar state, India. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross freely as the border is open for local movement. The checkpoint is under the joint oversight of Armed Police Force along with Local Police unit for overall security and Biratnagar Customs Office for administrative and record keeping responsibilities.

Jogbani town in Araria District is on the Indian side, where a rail line ends at Jogbani Station (JBN) under Katihar Division of Northeast Frontier railways. Nepal’s eastern border of Kakarbhitta lies at a distance of 108 kilometres (67.5 mi) from the city and can be reached via frequent buses running half-hourly from the city's bus park.

Biratnagar is the 4th largest border crossing point, with 11.57% share of total import value (ref: customs.gov.np).

Biratnagar Custom Office is opened for passengers and local customers for purchasing of goods of maximun NPR 5000 per person only. No cargo transports are allowed to enter from this point except mini private cars, vehicles. This border crossing had a significant importance for trade, commerce, and the movement of people between Nepal and India. But after the operation of ICP all the cargo crosses the border via ICP, Buddhanagar to Nepal.

It has 9 sub-customs offices which are as follows: Mayaganj, Rangeli, Diniya, Madhumalla, , Tariga, Kadamaha, Chuniwari, Doria and Chowkighat Sub Customs Office.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Biratnagar India: Jogbani
Province or District	Koshi Province, Morang
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Biratnagar
Latitude	26.4029474
Longitude	87.2668259
Managing Authority / Agency	Biratnagar Customs Office, Armed Police Force
Contact Person	Shree Gyanendra Dhakal Tel: 021-444005 Fax: 021-436323 Official Mob: 9852037345 E-mail: biratnagar@customs.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Baghdogra, India Distance: 136 km Truck: 5 hours Car: 3:30 hours
Nearest Port	Kolkota, India Distance: 550 km Truck: 2 days (night travel only) Car: 8 hours Train: 12 hours
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Siliguri, India Distance: 142 km Truck: 4 hours Car: 3.40 hours
Other Information	4 Lane highway to the market at Siliguri Fuelling stations en-route

Hours of Operation (for passengers)
Mondays	06:00 – 21:00
Tuesdays	06:00 – 21:00
Wednesdays	06:00 – 21:00
Thursdays	06:00 – 21:00
Fridays	06:00 – 21:00
Saturdays	06:00 – 21:00
Sundays	06:00 – 21:00 Note: India border is closed.
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and 1 day Holi) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. Passenger checking and immigration procedure continues Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies.
Seasonal Constraints	None

Daily Capacity

N/A. Closed to Cargo and container trucks.

Customs Clearance

No import/export customs clearance procedure is conducted at this point. Only passengers are allowed to cross from this border area. All the cargos are diverted to ICP Buddhanagr and crosses the border point after clearing all customs procedures through ICP Biratnagar Customs office.

As this border point used as for only immigration purposes. Vehicles and means of transport that are temporarily crosses from India will be subjected to customs duties as per the scheduled below:

Motorcycles and scooters NPR 200.00
Three-Wheeled vehicle NPR 400.00
Including tractor tailor NPR 500.00
Cars, Jeep Vans, Minibuses and other tourist vehicles NPR 600
Trailor, trucks and other vehicles NPR 1700
Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Roller, JCB and Crane used in construction work NPR 1700.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.3 Major Border Crossing of Bhairahawa / Sunauli

Overview

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Aerial view of Border crossing at Sunauli, 1. Customs Office 2. Bhairahawa ICD

Sunauli is 95 km north of Gorakhpur (India) and 5 km south of Bhairahawa. The Indian side is "Sunauli" and Nepal side is Belahiya.

The Border Crossing being official entry point for heavy and light vehicles tends to be busy and congested all year round. Immigration Office at Belahiya is present, to efficiently cater to the 2nd busiest border crossing in Nepal, with 15.19 % share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2022/23). There are seven sub customs offices under this customs office: (1) Paklihawa, (2) Lumbini (3) Vucchivareva, (4) Amuwa, (5) Thumuwa, (6) Manjharia and (7) Bethry. Among these only Lumbini sub customs office is working.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Belahiya / Bhairahawa India: Sunauli / Nautanwa
Province or District	Lumbini Province, Rupandehi
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Bhairahawa
Latitude	27.47611
Longitude	83.47000
Managing Authority / Agency	Bhairahawa Customs Office, Immigration Office Belahiya, Armed Police Force
Contact Person	Narendra Prasad Chaudhary Siddharthanagar Muncipality ward no. 1, Belahiya, Rupandehi Tel: 071-418003 Fax: 071-418026 E-mail: bhairahawa@customs.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Gautam Buddha International Airport Distance: 8 km Truck Travel Time: 20 minutes Car Travel time: 20 minutes
Nearest Port	Kolkota Distance: 910 km Truck: Travel Time Unknown Car: More than 24 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Bhairahawa (Nepal) / Sunauli (India) Distance: 5 kms Truck: 10 minutes Car: 10 minutes
Other Information	Weighbridge / Integrated check point (ICP) with India under construction

Hours of Operation
Mondays	10:00 - 17:00
Tuesdays	10:00 - 17:00
Wednesdays	10:00 - 17:00
Thursdays	10:00 - 17:00
Fridays	10:00 - 17:00
Saturdays	10:00 - 12:00
Sundays	10:00 - 12:00
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	None. Currently, road expansion work is going on near the customs office, so there might be some disturbance in movement of vehicles.

Daily Capacity

Up to 300 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) per day in both directions.

Customs Clearance

Due to clearance delay from Indian side, trucks queue up to 7 KM, due to this some trucks divert to Krishnanagar and Suthauli customs. If all supporting documents are okay, the clearance procedure can be completed in 2 hours.

Please see the Government directives regarding waiver of duty when a State of Emergency is declared. Under these circumstances, the DG will designate a specific area for clearance of aid cargo.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.4 Minor Border Crossing - Krishnanagar

Overview

This border crossing is on Nepal’s southern border with India across from Barhani Bazar. The movement of Indian and Nepalese nationals across the border is unrestricted; however, there is a customs checkpoint for goods. Goods bound for Dang and Arghakhanchi cross here. Krishnanagar connects by road to the east–west Mahendra Highway. There are two routes from the border point: to Butwal and to Bhairahawa. The roads are good but single lane in places. There are four small customs offices under this office at Bhilmi, Hariharpur Kushhawa and Hardauna.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Krishnanagar India: Barhni
Province or District	Lumbini Province, Kapilvastu
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Bhairahawa Distance: 73 km Travel Time: 2 hours
Latitude	27.49389
Longitude	82.79406
Managing Authority / Agency	Government of Nepal / Ministry of Finance / Department of Customs
Contact Person	Man Bahadur Paudel (Customs chief) Tel.: 076-520030 Fax: 076-520073 Email: krishnanagar@customs.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa Distance: 71 km Truck: 2 – 2.5 hours Car: 1.5 hours
Nearest Port	Kolkota, India Distance: 1,020 km Truck: 24 hours + Car: 21 hours
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	The border crossing and Customs is located within the Krishnanagar market area.
Other Information	N/A

Hours of Operation
Mondays	10:00 to 18:00 hrs
Tuesdays	10:00 to 18:00 hrs
Wednesdays	10:00 to 18:00 hrs
Thursdays	10:00 to 18:00 hrs
Fridays	10:00 to 18:00 hrs
Saturdays	10:00 to 16:00 hrs
Sundays	10:00 to 18:00 hrs
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies.
Seasonal Constraints	N/A

Daily Capacity

50 to 60 trucks per day.

Customs Clearance

The customs clearance process can be completed within 2 days if all required documents are presented. Customs uses a sophisticated CCTV surveillance system which has a control room in the Customs office at Krishnanagar but is monitored online by HQ in Kathmandu.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

The customs office is equipped with a weighbridge, and it has plant, animal, and food quarantine. It does not have any warehouse for storage but an open parking yard which can accommodate 20 trucks at a time. The main items imported from this customs office are Fly Ash, Clinker, Gypsum, Iron Ore, Coal, M. S. Billets, veneer seats, green fruits and vegetables, edibles, malt, tobacco products, bottles, etc. Similarly, the main items exported include resins and herbs.

Nepal - 2.3.5 Minor Border Crossing - Dhangadi/Kailali

Overview

The Kailali customs office in Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city, Ward No. 3, Trinagar Kailali is the main customs office under the Department of Customs of Nepal for Sudurpaschim province. The Kailali border crossing at Dhangadi is rated no. 9 of 27 border crossings with 1.64% of total import value (Ref: Dept. of Customs 2022/23).

From the Kailali-Dhangadhi border crossing in Nepal the nearest cities in India are Lucknow and New Delhi. The Bhimdatta Highway connects the Customs Office to Dhangadhi city and the East-West Highway at Attariya, Nepal. Nepali immigration is open from 7am to 8pm. ATMs of different banks and foreign exchange are available in Dhangadhi around 4 Km north of the border. An extension counter of Rastriya Banijya Bank is available inside the customs area.

The customs office does not have any warehouses within the premises, but has an open shed of 500 sqm. 7588 sqm of open space is available outside the compound wall of customs office which is across the road. The open space is suitable for non-food items, there is a national reserve forest in the Indian side of the border and many monkeys are present in the area, the authorities suggest not to store food items in the open space. In Dhangadhi city there are national transport companies available, such as Pashupati and Shivashakti company.

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Picture: Boarding crossing –Dhangadhi Kailali (Sudurpashchim)

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Dhangadhi India: Gauriphanta
Province or District	Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttar Pradesh in India
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Dhangadi in Nepal Distance: 4 km Palia in India Distance 40 km
Latitude	28.73004
Longitude	80.54606
Managing Authority / Agency	Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of Custom-Kailali Custom Office
Contact Person	Mr. Pabitra Khadka (Information Officer) Office Phone: 9858477021 Email: kailali@customs.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Name: Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa Distance in km: 403 KM Truck Travel Time: 10-12 hrs Car Travel time: 8-10 hrs
Nearest Port	Name: Dhangadhi Custom Office Distance is 1 km Truck Travel Time: 5 Minutes Car Travel time: 5 Minutes
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Name: Dhangadhi Distance in 1 km Truck Travel Time: 5 Minutes Car Travel time: 5 Minutes
Other Information	Kolkata is the nearest seaport in Indian side to import and export third country goods 1,255 KM away from Dhangadi takes minimum 25 Hours travel time, but 7 days by truck.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
Tuesdays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
Wednesdays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
Thursdays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
Fridays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
Saturdays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
Sundays	0700 hrs to 2000 hrs
National Holidays	The customs office remains closed on first Saturday of every month as per Nepali calendar. But will remain open if there is an emergency.
Seasonal Constraints	No

Daily Capacity

The customs office has a daily capacity of 200 to 300 trucks per day.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.

D & T Exemption Certificate
Invoice
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates
Packing list
Letter of credit
Certificate of origin
Certificate of insurance
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Industry Registration Certificates
Permanent Account Number (with VAT Registration and Income Tax Registration if not exempt)

For more information on customs in Dhangadi-Kailali, Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

The delays at the Kailali-Dhangadi Border Post can be extensive – from 2 days to a week-long but the integrated check, post (ICP) in Birgunj can process goods quicker than this custom office.

Major imports from this office are petroleum products, mill machinery, food grains, biscuits, motor parts and industrial raw materials and exported from this office: Rosin, Turpentine and Kaththa.

Other facilities: Bank facility within the office premises for revenue filing, office for import and export. Animal Quarantine is at 1.5 km and Plant Quarantine and Food Quarantine Office is located at a distance of 2.5 km.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.6 Minor Border Crossing - Kanchanpur/Mahendranagar

Overview

The Kanchanpur customs office is the second customs office for Sudurpashchim province. It lies on the border of Nepal - India at the Sarada Barrage in Bhimdatta Municipality, along the Mahakali River of Sudurpashcim Province, Nepal. The local population rely on an old bridge of the Sarada barrage. Loaded vehicles are prohibited to use the Sarada barrage bridge. The closest bridge is approximately 15 Km away from the customs office at Tanakpur over the Mahakali river, which connects to the Indian road network.

Kanchanpur is a minor border crossing, rated no.16 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.09% of total country import share value during July 2022-May 2023.

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Picture: Border Crossing point between Nepal and India on the western side

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Mahendranagar India: Banbasa
Province or District	Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttar Pradesh in India in South and Uttarakhand, India in West
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Mahendranagar, Bhimdatta in Nepal Distance 5 km Banbassa in India Distance 5 km
Latitude	28.99388
Longitude	80.12110
Managing Authority / Agency	Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of Custom-Kanchanpur Custom Office
Contact Person	Rajan Babu Kafle Phone: +977-9858779666 Email: kanchanpur@customs.gov.np

Two warehouses and one shed are present within the Kanchanpur customs office premises. Each has a capacity of 400 m2. A total area of 10,117.2 m2 of open space is also available.

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Dhangadi Airport, Kailai –Domestic

Name: Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairawaha

Distance in km: 445 KM

Truck Travel Time: 10-12 hrs

Car Travel time: 9-10 hrs

Nearest Port

Name: Kanchanpur Custom office

Distance in 5 km

Truck Travel Time: 15-20 Minutes

Car Travel time: 10 Minutes

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Name: Mahendranagar

Distance in 5 km

Truck Travel Time: 15-20 Minutes

Car Travel time: 10Minutes

Other Information

Kolkota is the nearest sea port in India side to import and export third country goods 1,290 KM away from Mahendranagar takes 26 Hours travel time.

The only one Integrated check post with the port facility is available only in Birgunj- Bara in Nepal, which is 680 KM away from Dhangadi-Kailali takes 15 hour travel time.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
Tuesdays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
Wednesdays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
Thursdays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
Fridays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
Saturdays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
Sundays	07:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 AM 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM 14:00 PM to 16:00 PM 18:00 PM to 19: 00 PM
National Holidays	N/A
Seasonal Constraints	Flood in Mahakali river during July and August

Daily Capacity

Daily capacity of the customs office is 100 to 200 trucks per day. The bridge over the Mahakali River on the India side (Banabassa) is dilapidated and allows only 10 MT vehicle maximum.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.

D & T Exemption Certificate
Invoice
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates
Packing list
Letter of credit
Certificate of origin
Certificate of insurance
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Industry Registration Certificates
Permanent Account Number (with VAT Registration and Income Tax Registration if not exempt)

For more information on customs in Mahendranagar-Kanchanpur, Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

The delays at Border Posts can be extensive – from 2 days to a week long but Integrated check post (ICP) in Birgunj takes shorter days than a main custom office. ASYCUDA (Automatic System in Customs Data) was implemented in this office from the fiscal year 2013/014. Passengers' bags are being checked with X-ray machines. Temporary import and travel baggage of vehicles have been collected from the customs gate as per the customs duty approved rules and regulations. The tariff of other commercial goods has been collected from the office after customs clearance as per the approved rules.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.7 Minor Border Crossing - Darchula/Mahakali

Overview

The Darchula customs office is located at Khalanga of Darchula district in Sudurpashchim Province. It lies on the western border –between India and Nepal. There is a parallel road on the Nepal and India side, but the roads are not connected across the Mahakali River and hence, inaccessible for vehicles. A suspension bridge for pedestrians is the only means to cross this border between Nepal and India.

Mahakali-Darchula is a minor border crossing, not rated among the main 23 border crossing points in terms of import share. Therefore, this crossing point is not recommended for cargo import & export.

There is an Animal quarantine, but Food and Plant quarantine is not available in Darchula.

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Picture: Boarding crossing –Mahakali, Darchula (Sudurpashchim)

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Darchula India: Dharchula
Province or District	Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttarakhand, India
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Mahakali Municipality in Nepal Distance 0.2 km Pithauragad in India Distance 91 km
Latitude	29.80148
Longitude	80.46415
Managing Authority / Agency	Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of CustomDarchula Customs Office
Contact Person	Mr. Shiva Chandra Prasad Office No: 9858783030

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Name: Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairahawa

Distance in km: 705 KM

Truck Travel Time: 20-22 hrs

Car Travel time: 18-20 hrs

Nearest Port

Name: Purano bazar Darchula

Distance in 0.2 km

Truck Travel Time: 5 Minutes

Car Travel time: 2 Minutes

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Name: Purano bazar Darchula

Distance is 0.2 km

Truck Travel Time: 5 Minutes

Car Travel time: 2 Minutes

Other Information

Kolkota is the nearest seaport in India side to import and export third country goods 1,640 KM away from Darchula takes 35-40 Hours travel time.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
Tuesdays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
Wednesdays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
Thursdays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
Fridays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
Saturdays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
Sundays	0615 hours to 1915 hours Summer 0615 hours to 1815 hours Winter
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies.
Seasonal Constraints	Flood in Mahakali River during July and August

Note: The hours of operations for summer and winter are decided upon mutual agreement between the customs and security officials of both countries.

Daily Capacity

The Mahakali Road is usually not congested with traffic and is also in good condition (operates 12 months in a year). However, the road is single lane. Approximately 500m near the Nepal-India border the road is not black-topped given that the suspension bridge is only for pedestrian purposes, porters are required to transport goods. The nearest Indian city is Pithauragadh (91km) and takes approximately 2 hours by vehicle.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.

D & T Exemption Certificate
Invoice
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates
Packing list
Letter of credit
Certificate of origin
Certificate of insurance
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Industry Registration Certificates
Permanent Account Number (with VAT Registration and Income Tax Registration if not exempt)

For more information on customs in Darchula, Sudurpashchim,Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

The delays at Border Posts can be extensive – from 2 days to a weeklong. This is not an appropriate crossing border point to import and export goods in huge volume.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.8 Minor Border Crossing - Mahakali-Jhulaghat

Overview

The Mahakali Customs office is the main customs office under the Department of Customs of Nepal for Sudurpashchim province. The office manages the custom related activities of 6 other sub-customs offices in the region. The Mahakali River separates the border between Nepal and India. Both Nepal and India have parallel road on each side of the border, but the roads are not connected and hence this border crossing is inaccessible for vehicles. A small suspension bridge for pedestrians only links the two countries.

Mahakali-Jhulaghat is a minor border crossing, not rated among the main 23 border crossing points in terms of import share. Therefore, this crossing point is not recommended for cargo import & export.

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Picture: Border Crossing in Jhulaghat, Baitadi in between Nepal-India

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Mahakali India: Jhulaghat
Province or District	Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttarakhand, India
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Dashrathchand Municipality-Khalanga-Baitadi in Nepal Distance 17 km Pithauragad in India Distance 36 km
Latitude	29.80144
Longitude	80.46421
Managing Authority / Agency	Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of Custom-Mahakali-Jhulaghat Custom Office
Contact Person	Mr. Anil Jha Office No: 9858776506 Email: mahakali@customs.gov.np

The customs office has two small rooms used as warehouses measuring 12 ft x 15 ft each and an open space area of 7587 m2 available.

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Name: Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairawaha

Distance in km: 618 KM

Truck Travel Time: 16 – 18 hrs

Car Travel time: 15 hrs

Nearest Port

Name: Dashrathchand Municipality-Khalanga Baitadi

Distance is 17 km

Truck Travel Time: 45 Minutes

Car Travel time: 30 Minutes

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Name: Dashrathchand Municipality-Khalanga Baitadi

Distance is 17 km

Truck Travel Time: 45 Minutes

Car Travel time: 30 Minutes

Other Information

Kolkota is the nearest seaport in India side to import and export third country goods 1,478 KM away from Jhulaghat -Mahakali takes 30-32 Hours travel time.

The only one Integrated check post with the port facility is available only in Birgunj- Bara in Nepal, which is 835 KM away from Jhulaghat takes around 20 hour travel time.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Tuesdays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Wednesdays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Thursdays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Fridays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Saturdays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
Sundays	07:00 AM to 07:00 PM
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies.
Seasonal Constraints	Flood in Mahakali River during July and August

Daily Capacity

The bridge over the Mahakali River is a small suspension bridge and serves only as a pedestrian bridge. The nearest Indian city close to this border is Pithauragad, which is 36 KM away from Jhulaghat and takes one and half-hour by vehicle.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.

D & T Exemption Certificate
Invoice
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates
Packing list
Letter of credit
Certificate of origin
Certificate of insurance
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
Industry Registration Certificates
Permanent Account Number (with VAT Registration and Income Tax Registration if not exempt)

For more information on customs in Jhulaghat-Baitadi, Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

In Nepal side, There is a Feeder road F-50 at Jhulaghat, which is connected with Mahakali Highway at Satbanjh, at 37 kilometres (23 mi) of distance. jhulaghat is the end point of Mid-Hills Highway of Nepal which starts at Chiyo Bhanjyang. Chiyo Bhanjyang is a border point between Koshi Province (Nepal) and Sikkim (India). The Mid-Hill highway runs. 1,776 KM through Mid hills of Nepal. The delays at Border Posts can be extensive – from 2 days to a weeklong. This is not an appropriate crossing border point to import and export goods.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.9 Minor Border Crossing - Dhanusha/Janakpur

Overview

Janakpur Customs office in Janakpur, Dhanusha is situated in the heart of Janakpur city,14 km away from the nearest land border with India. Border crossing is officially known Customs office or Custom check post in Nepal. Under this Customs Office, there are 8 sub-offices (Lagma-Jatahi, Einrwa, Bhadaria, Khajuri-Mahuwa, Khajuri-Station, Mahinathpur, Vaidehi, Kathal, and 3 out of 8 (Lagma-Jatahi, Einrwa, Bhadaria) are working. Along with the operation of railway service from Jayanagar in India to Janakpur in Nepal, it is proposed to upgrade the Enrwa Chhoti customs office and make it the main customs office. At present, the work of the main customs office is being conducted from Lagma-Jatahi Chhoti customs office.

Janakpur is a minor border crossing, rated no.17 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.08% of total country import share value during Mid-July 2022-Mid July 2023.

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Aerial View of Janakpur Customs Office.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Janakpur Custom office India: Bhitthamode
Province or District	Madhesh Province
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	In the City, Janakpur Distance: 1.5 km
Latitude	26.6422797
Longitude	85.8925652
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Mr. Rajendra Basnet Janakpur Customs Office Janakpur Municipality Ward No. 1, Station Road, Dhanusha Tel : 041-520166 Email : janakpur@customs.gov.np Official Mob: 9854029589

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Tribhuvan International Airport 220 KM via B.P. highway Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs Darbhanga Airport, Bihar, India Distance: 80 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel Time: 2 hrs
Nearest Port	Jaleswar Custom Office Mahottari Distance: 18 km Truck Travel Time: 0:45 hrs Car Travel time: 0:30 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Janakpur City is at a distance of 110 mtr only and is the biggest market in India and has railway access. Distance: 34 km Truck Travel Time: 2hrs. Car Travel time: 1:10 hrs.
Other Information	Janakpur Railway Station is in the distance of 110m

Hours of Operation
Mondays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
Tuesdays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
Wednesdays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
Thursdays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
Fridays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
Saturdays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
Sundays	6:00 am to 11:00pm
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and 1 day Holi) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. The Customs office is closed on Jesth 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement Day. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation, Also the custom is right in the heart of the city thus the movement of vehicles leads to traffic congestion.

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. Railway cargo train is not operational therefore this customs office not busy in customs services. The road is double lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.

4-5 trucks daily.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.

Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

Other Relevant Information

The entry point of Jayanagar- Janakpur is also at the customs point. Track upgrading and improving is ongoing. Since Janakpur custom office is 18 km away from the border, the sub customs office at Lagmajatahi acts as a major entry point for the goods.

Nepal - 2.3.10 Minor Border Crossing - Mahottari/Jaleshwor

Overview

Jaleshwor Customs office in Mahottari district oversees six sub-customs/entry points in the district. Jaleshwor customs Office, Maliwara border crossing, rated no.12 of 27 border crossings in terms of import share, 0.52% of total country import share value of mid-July 2022 -Mid-July 2023.
Ref: Barsik Pragati Bibaran 2079-80 Final file for WEB.pdf (customs.gov.np)

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Jaleswar India: Bhitamore (Sursand)
Province or District	Madhesh Province, Mahottari
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Jaleshwor, 4 km NE
Latitude	26.6325086
Longitude	85.7713174
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Amit Paudel Chief Custom Officer Official M: 9854030815

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Tribhuvan International Airport 232 km Truck Travel Time: 6:30 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs
Nearest Port	Birgunj Dry Port, Nepal Distance: 163 Km Truck Travel Time: 4:30 hrs Car Travel Time: 3:35 min
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Nepal: Jaleshowar India: Sursan, Sitamodi, 36 Km Truck Travel Time: 2:15 mins Car Travel time: 1 hour
Other Information	4 lane Jaleshwor Road to Janakpur is operational. The main objective of this road is to connect the capital city, Kathmandu with the Eastern Terai and hence linking to neighbouring cities in India.

Hours of Operation

Weekdays

7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck and 8:00- 17:00 for passengers

National Holidays

Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and Holi-1day) and up to another 7 days/year at the Government’s discretion. The Customs service and procedure is closed on Jestha 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of the New Fiscal Budget Announcement but the services for passengers and immigration remain to continue.
Note: Will open 24/7 for emergencies. 

Seasonal Constraints

Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation.

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided a separate lane.
Passenger Clearance: 5000 passengers on average.
Trucks Clearance: 60-70 trucks daily.
Clearing hour: 1-2 hour.
Infrastructure: Goods shed- 1, Weighing bridge- 2 with 1& 80 mt capacity.
Food and Plant Quarantines are available.
No of Yard: 2.
Parking Area: 4680 m2, -Truck Parking capacity: 50 trucks.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (IC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin

Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

This border point is proposed to expand to ICP and is in the process of expansion.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Pictures

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Parking Yard

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Jaleshwor Customs Office Entrance

Nepal - 2.3.11 Minor Border Crossing - Rautahat/Gaur

Overview

Gaur Customs is the main customs office in the Rautahat district. Gaur is a minor border crossing, rated no.7 of 27 border crossings in terms of import share, 0.07% of the total country import share value during July 2022 - June 2023. Besides the Gaur customs office, there are 5 other entry points in the district; Bangkul, Brahmapuri, Aurahiya, Rampur Khap, and Mathiya, which are even smaller and not listed separately in the Nepal customs statistics.

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Aerial View of Gaur Customs Office.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Gaur India: Bairgania
Province or District	Madhesh Province, Rautahat
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Gaur 1 km N
Latitude	26.756107439
Longitude	85.276012108
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Amindra Shingh Gaur Customs Office Gaur Municipality Ward No. 2 , Rautahat Tel: 055-520110, 9855044220 E-mail: gaur@customs.gov.np, rajankafle979@gmail.com

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Tribhuvan International Airport 197 KM Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs
Nearest Port	Sirsiya Dry Port, Birgunj 64.5 Km Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs Car Travel time: 1:45 Darbhanga Airport, Bihar, India Distance: 122 Km Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel Time: 3 hr 50 Min
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Gaur, Chandranigahapur, Jaleswar, Birgunj Truck Travel Time: - 1 – 2 hrs Car Travel time: 1 hr Bairgirniya, Bihar, India Distance: 5 km Truck Travel Time: 30 min Car Travel Time: 17 min
Other Information	Voter card, Aadhar Card and PAN card are the required document for Indian to cross the border. Certain restrictions are enforced on many edible and electronic products, and they are properly checked before allowing them to cross

Hours of Operation
Mondays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Tuesdays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Wednesdays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Thursdays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Fridays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Saturdays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Sundays	6:00 am to 9:00 pm For Passenger 6:00 am to 5:00 pm.
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and Holi-1) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. The Customs procedure is closed on Jestha 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement but the services for passenger and immigration remains continue. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. The road is double-lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles. Daily 10 to 12 trucks passes through this checkpoint.

The parking area is under construction in a 2675.61 Sqm area.

Quarantine- 1 Animal quarantine

A weighing bridge is not available.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin

Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

There is no parking space or yard for the trucks withheld for further inspection purposes. There are no warehouses, but 4 small rooms are present for storage purposes. Road condition to the border crossing point from India is double lane and is in good condition also the road leading away from the border point into the country is double lane and is blacktopped. The main import goods from this border point are mainly raw sugar, coal, marble tiles, clothes, and fancy goods items and export goods are PVC pipes.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.12 Minor Border Crossing - Saptari/ Rajbiraj

Overview

Rajbiraj Customs Office located in Tilathi Koiladi Rural Municipality of Saptari district is one of the minor border crossings between Nepal and India. These minor crossings play a crucial role in facilitating trade, movement of people, and cultural exchanges between the two neighbouring countries. Despite being a minor border crossing, it holds significance for the local communities on both sides of the border. It facilitates cross-border trade, contributing to economic activities in the region.

The Rajbiraj Customs Office has seven sub-customs offices which are Belhi, Kushaha Pato, Gobindapur, Kodarkatti, Banainiya, Hanuman nagar and Swarnapatti. Among the seven sub-customs office, four are close and only Belh, Kushaha Pato and Gobindapur are functional.

Border crossing is officially known Customs office or Customs check post in Nepal. The border town of this customs office is Kunauli Bazar in Supaul district of Bihar state, India. The land customs office of India is about 1 km from this customs office. There is a small river called Khado Khola/Jita that separates this customs office from Kunauli town in India. Rajbiraj is a minor border crossing, rated no.17 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.01% of total country import share value during 2022/23)

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Aerial View of Rajbiraj Customs Office.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Rajbiraj India: Kunauli
Province or District	Madhesh Province, Saptari District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Rajbiraj 11.6 KM North
Latitude	26.4561923,
Longitude	86.7775198
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Mr. Shatya Narayan Shingh Rajbiraj Customs Office Belahi, Saptari Official Mob: 9852821466 E-mail: rajbiraj@customs.gov.np

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Durbhanga, Bihar,

India (Follow NH 27 to Bhawanipur - Pratapganj Rd/SH 91 in Bhimpur

Tribhuvan International Airport

302 km

Truck Travel Time: 12-13 hrs

Car Travel time: 8:24 hrs

Nearest Port

Biratnagar Customs Office

82 KM

Truck Travel Time: 5-6 hrs

Car Travel time: 2.5 hrs

Sunsari Customs Office

22 KM

Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs

Car Travel time: 0:40 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Rajbiraj City

8 km

Truck Travel Time: 1 hr

Car Travel time: 30 mins

Niramali Market

Bihar

Other Information

No goods are exported to India from this customs office.

Sunday is closed due to the weekend in the Indian Customs Office.

Hours of Operation

Weekdays

Trucks/Goods 10:00 am to 18:00pm

National Holidays

Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, Chhath- 1 day and Holi Festival- 1 day) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. 
Note: Customs clearance services remain continue for 24/7 in times of emergencies.

Customs procedure is closed on 15 Jestha (on 28 or 29th April of the year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement where the tariff may change for the coming up fiscal year of the country.

Note: Customs remains open 24 /7 for emergencies 

Seasonal Constraints

Rainy Seasons due to Flood Inundation. Tilathi Koiladi may face challenges related to infrastructure development, customs procedures, and security. Efforts are continually made by both Nepal and India to address these issues and enhance the efficiency of cross-border operations.

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided a separate lane. The road is a double lane; a lane for incoming vehicles and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.

Daily Capacity:

Trucks 30 to 40 trucks per day

Operating hours can be extended from 6:00 to 22:00 for exceptionally high truck traffic if required.

Average clearing time: 2:30 hrs

There is no backlog.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)

Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading / Airway Bill for 3rd country imports.
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code is compulsion.
Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office
GST Bill
Exit Note
VCTS
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)

For more information on customs in COUNTRY NAME, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

Major imported goods through this custom are clothes, motor parts, cosmetic goods, and household goods. One needs to cross the border town where the border army checks all the visitors at the checkpoint. For Indian nationals can get permission based on a Voter card, Adhaar card, or PAN card. Security is provided by Tilathi Koiladi BoP of APF in this customs office location. For banking purposes, Prabhu Bank Ltd is in operation in its location area.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.13 Minor Border Crossing - Sarlahi/Malangawa

Customs Office Overview

Sarlahi Customs Office is at Malangwa Municipality-8 and oversees 7 entry points (Sangrampur, Parsa, Tribhuvanngar, Bhadsar, Fenha, Bara, and Balara Sub-custom Office, except Balara Sub-custom office, other six are closed) in the district. Sarlahi is a minor border crossing, 0.14% of total country import share value as of the statistics of 2022/23.

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Aerial View of Sarlahi Customs Office.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Malangawa / Sarlahi India: Sonbarsa
Province or District	Madhesh Province , Sarlahi
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Malangwa 2 km N
Latitude	26.8522745
Longitude	85.5595633
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Mr. Naresh Shah (Custom Officer) Sarlahi Custom Office Tel: 046-520154 Mob: 9854030125 Email.:sarlahi@customs.gov.np Official Mob:9854042144

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Tribhuvan International Airport 206 KM Truck Travel Time: 11 hrs Car Travel time: 6:35 hrs
Nearest Port	Sirsiya Dry Port 118 Km Truck Travel Time: 5-6 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Malangwa 2 KM Truck Travel Time: 4 hrs mins Car Travel time: 2:34 mins
Other Information	Bank facilities within the office premises for revenue filing, office for export and import at a distance of 1 km, animal quarantine, plant quarantine office and food quarantine 40 km at Jaleshwar.

Hours of Operation

Weekdays

6:00 am to 11:00 pm

National Holidays

Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and 1 day Holi) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. The Customs office is closed on Jesth 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement day.
Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies 

Seasonal Constraints

Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation.

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. The road is double lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments ( LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry From Indian Customs Office
Exit Note

VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 ( FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.14 Minor Border Crossing - Siraha/Khairatoka

Overview

Siraha is a minor border crossing, rated no.21 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.02% of total country import share value during Mid July 2022 - Mid July 2023. Bariyarpatti, Lagadigadayani (Sikhjyoti), and Aurahi are other sub-customs office or entry points of the district, which are even smaller and not listed separately in the Nepal customs statistics.

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Aerial View of Siraha Customs Office.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Khairatoka / Siraha India: Madar / Bihar
Province or District	Madhesh Province, Siraha District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	6 km north, Siraha Municipality
Latitude	26.6185915
Longitude	86.1751599
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Mr. Shree Ramraj Prasad Chaurasiya Custom Officer. Siraha Customs Office, Siraha Municipality Madar VDC Ward No. 17 Khairatoka , Siraha 033-400022 Official Mob: 9852834622 E-mail: siraha@customs.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Tribhuvan International Airport 259 km via Bardbas Truck Travel Time: 11 hrs Car Travel time: 6.5 hrs
Nearest Port	Janakpur Customs Office 89 KM Truck Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Siraha Municipality : 6 Km Truck Travel Time: .25 hrs Car Travel time: 15 mins
Other Information	Madar Petrol Pump is on the way to Siraha Municipality Other Closest market area: and Golbazar, Lahan, Ramnagar Mirchaiya,

Hours of Operation

Weekdays

6:00am to 11:00pm

National Holidays

Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja and 1 day Holi) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. The Customs service is closed on Jesth 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement but passenger checking, and immigration service remains continue.
Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies 

Seasonal Constraints

Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided a separate lane. The road is double lane; a lane for incoming vehicles and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles. There is no dedicated parking space or yard for holding vehicles. They have to parked on the road.

Clearance hours: 2:30 hrs

Daily Average Capacity: 20 trucks

Customs Clearance

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.

Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Nepal - 2.3.15 Major Border Crossing of Nepalgung / Rupaidiha

Overview

Nepalgunj is the 16th largest border crossing point, with 4.2% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2022/23). The main goods imported through this border crossing point are petroleum products such as diesel, petrol, LP Gas, automobiles and automobile parts, sugar, rice, coal, cloths, aluminium scrap items, copper scrap, and processed plastic for industrial use. The main goods exported are herbal medicines and buffalo meat. Kolkata is the nearest India seaport for this entry point. The entry point on the Indian side is Rupadiya, Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh.  

An ICP (Integrated Check Point) is under construction at Nepalgunj that will house customs office, bank, animal quarantine, plant quarantine, food technology and quality control necessary for customs clearance. It was scheduled to be completed by June 2023 but is delayed due to covid-19 and other factors.

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Aerial view of Border crossing at Nepalgunj-Rupaidiha

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Nepalgunj India: Rupaidiha, Nepalgunj Road
Province or District	Lumbini Province, Banke District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Nepalgunj
Latitude	28.02278
Longitude	81.60031
Managing Authority / Agency	Nepalgunj Customs Office
Contact Person	Purna Prasad Lamsal Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City Ward No. 16, Jaispur, Banke Tel: 081-412001/4 Fax: 081-520276 E-mail: nepalgunj@customs.gov.np Tikaram Adhikari (Information Officer) Immigration Office Jamunaha Jamunaha, Nepalgunj Tel: 081-412005 Mobile: 9844880112 jumanaha@nepalimmigration.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Name: Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairawaha Distance in km: 2 kms NE of border-crossing is Nepalgunj domestic Airport. Truck Travel Time: hrs Car Travel time: hrs
Nearest Port	Name Distance in km Truck Travel Time: hrs Car Travel time: hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Nepalgunj City is 5 kms N of the Border crossing. Rupaidiha town (India) has a market to south, next to the border.
Other Information	An Integrated Check Point (ICP) is under construction, customs and immigration offices will move to ICP premises; however the exact date of re-location is not yet confirmed by the authorities.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Tuesdays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Wednesdays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Thursdays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Fridays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Saturdays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Sundays	Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00 Note: India Border closed on Sunday
National Holidays	Every third Saturday of the month as per Nepali calendar, and a Half Day work on public holidays. Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at government’s discretion. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	Rainy Season due to water logging in the yards Summer season due to exposure of goods in high temperature.

Daily Capacity

Daily Average 100/150 trucks.
Warehouse is temporary construct of Truss in the Yards
Yard can accommodate 500 trucks.
Yard is secured from all sides by concrete wall.

Customs Clearance

The establishment is more of a holding centre for transportations meaning goods are rarely unloaded and repackaged therefore yards are used to hold trucks during the process of clearance.

For information on Nepal customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Nepal Customs Information  

For more information on government agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Nepal Government Contact List

Nepal - 2.3.16 Land  Border Crossing of Pashupatinagar

Overview

Pashupatinagar is near Nepal's eastern border at Darjeeling District, West Bengal, India. There is a border crossing to Sukhiapokhari town with a Custom Checkpoint. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross without restriction. Pashupatinagar is a mountain side market in the Ilam district of Nepal which is just 2 kilometers away from the borer of India on the Darjeeling Mirik road. 

The government opened an immigration office, a convenient India Nepal border crossing in the eastern hills of Nepal, here to facilitate the movement of tourists from India only to Pashupatinagar, Nepal.

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Pashupati Nagar  neighborhood of India is on the other side. Pashupatinagar border crossing is the minor crossing point to east of Nepal.

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Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Pashupatinagar India: Sukhia Pokhari
Province or District	Koshi Province/ Ilam
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Pashupatinagar, Ilam Distance 2 kilometers away from the border of India on the Darjeeling Mirik Road.
Latitude	26.9487923
Longitude	88.1185345
Managing Authority / Agency	Pashupatinagar Custom Office, Ilam Contact: 027-550004 Fax: 027-550004 Email: pashupatinagar@customs.gov.np
Contact Person	Mr. Prawin Subba Limbu Custom Officer. Official Mob: 9852680304

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Baghdogra, India  Distance: 65.9 km via Mirik Road/Rishi Rd India & 81.9 via Mechi Hwy/HO7, Nepal Truck: 2 hr 20 min/  Car: 2 hr
Nearest Port	Name: Kakarvitta Dry port, Jhapa Distance: 60.5 in km Truck Travel Time: 1 hr 46 min Car Travel time: 1 hr 35 min
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Name: Mirik & Sukhiya Pokhari of Darjeeling, West Bengal, India Distance: 32.5 km Truck Travel Time: 1 hr 16 min Car Travel time: 1 hr
Other Information

Hours of Operation
Mondays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
Tuesdays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
Wednesdays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
Thursdays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
Fridays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
Saturdays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
Sundays	Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 18:00
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. On 15th Jesth (28 or 29 April) the customs service is hold due to ASYCUDA system update on Budget Announcement for the New Fiscal year, Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	Winter months, rainy season, etc.

Daily Capacity

No loaded trucks enter through this border crossing. Only Cars and Motorbike are allowed to cross the border point. On average, daily 150 cars and motorcycles cross the point. Due to no functional Indian customs, no import is undergoing through this border point. India has opened a check post only.

As this border point used as for only immigration purposes. Vehicles and means of transport that are temporarily crosses from India to Nepal will be subject to customs duties as per the detailed scheduled below:

Type of Vehicles	Cost (in NPR)
Motorcycles and scooters	200
Three-wheeled vehicle	400
Including tractor trailer	500
Cars, Jeep Vans, Minibuses, and other tourist vehicles	600
Trailor, trucks, and other vehicles	1700
Excavator, Dozer, Loader, Roller, JCB and Crane used in construction work	1700

Customs Clearance

No, goods are imported using this border point.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Other Relevant Information

Indian nationals can get the permission based on Voter card, Adhaar card or Pan card. While Nepali citizens requires citizenship Card, PAN Card, Driving Licence, Passport and other any documents which reflects Nepali Residence to enter India. It takes 5-10 minute for immigration if required document authentic.

Nepal - 2.3.17  Border Crossing of Bhadrapur, Jhapa

Overview

Bhadrapur Customs Office is located on the west side of Mechi River, Bhadrapur Municipality, Ward No. 7, Jhapa District, Koshi Province of Nepal. Bhadrapur Border Crossing is near Nepal's eastern border at Kishangunj District, Bihar, India. There is a border crossing to Galgalia town with a customs checkpoint. Indian and Nepalese nationals cross without restriction. This customs office has been operating as the main customs office since 2018. There are 5 small customs offices under this office, which include Pathamari, Panthapada, Gherwari, Kechna, and Jhapa Kumarkhod small customs offices. Out of which only Jhapa Kumarkhod Sub-Customs is currently in operation.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Bhadrapur India: Galgalia
Province or District	Koshi Province/Jhapa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Town Name: Chandradagi Lekhnath Chowk, mani city, Nepal, 4 km distance away from it. Distance 1.4 km away from the Galgaliya, West Bengal border of India
Latitude	26.5415937
Longitude	88.0946423
Managing Authority / Agency	Bhadrapur Custom Office, Jhapa Contact: 023-523039 Email:bhadrapur@customs.gov.np
Contact Person	Mr. Amit Tiwari Customs Officer Mob: 9852030559 Official Mob: 9852620622

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Baghdogra, India  Distance: 37 km via Naxalbari NH 327 Rd India & 38 via Mechi Hwy/HO7, Nepal Truck: 1 hr 20 min/  Car: 40 min
Nearest Port	Name: Kakarvitta Dry port, Jhapa Distance: 20.7 km Truck Travel Time: 46 min Car Travel time: 35 min
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Name: Galgaliya Market, West Bengal, India & Kisangunj/Bihar, India Distance: 1.5 km Truck Travel Time: 16 min Car Travel time: 1 hr
Other Information

Hours of Operation
Mondays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Tuesdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Wednesdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Thursdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Fridays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Saturdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
Sundays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00 - 17:00 Passengers: 06:00 – 22:00
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain, Chhat-1 day and Holi- 1 day (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. No any customs procedure is conducted on 15th Jestha (28 or 29 April) due to new tariff is announced through New Fiscal Budget of the year but immigration and passenger checking remains continue. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	Winter months, rainy season, etc.

Daily Capacity

Trucks: 10- 20 per day.
Parking capacity: 5 trucks only. Future planned of parking area for 200 trucks.
Weighbridge of 200 kg (2) and 100 kg (1)
Quarantine facility: Animal/Plant & Lab
Warehouse- 1 with a capacity of 75 MT.

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Customs office premises of Bhadrapur, Warehouse Yard

There is no export taking place through this point as there is no customs office at the India border point. There is only a check post in India. Vegetables, packaged tea, clothes, and raw materials of plywood factories are the main import items from this border point.

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights

Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading for import from 3rd country
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry from the Indian Customs Office
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.

Other Relevant Information

There are three warehouses in this office, out of which one has been used for litigation purposes and two for other purposes.

Nepal - 2.3.18 Border Crossing of Birgunj

Overview

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Birgunj Customs is located in Birgunj Municipality, ward no 19, Inarwa. After the promulgation of the Customs Act in 2019 BS, the customs have been functioning as a modern custom having two functional branches, main office at Birgunj as Birgunj Office and another office in Birgunj ICP Customs Office at Alau. The customs office mainly imports vehicles and their spare parts, petroleum products, coal, iron rods, pipes, cement clinker, readymade garments, soft drink concentrates, industrial machinery and raw materials, feed supplements, sports shoes. Good including juice jam, khudo, aluminum rods, jamboth cloth, CR seat, handbag, iron sheet, hat and copper goods are being exported.

There are 11 small customs offices under this customs office including Matiarwa, Sirsia, Piparpati, Simraungadh, Bhiswa Amritdhara (Thori), Avhi, Kacharwa, Alou, Gadhparsauni, and Janaki Tola.

In terms of revenue, the Birgunj Customs Office has 1st position in collecting country's total customs revenue.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Birgunj India: Raxual
Province or District	Madhesh Province/ Parsa District
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Town Name: Birgunj Ghantaghar city, Nepal, 4 km distance away from it. Distance 2 km away from the Raxaul, Bihar border of India
Latitude	27.0168168
Longitude	84.8425888
Managing Authority / Agency	Birgunj Customs Office, Parsa Contact: 051-22220 Fax: Email:birgunj@customs.gov.np
Contact Person	Mr. Dila Ram Panthi Customs Officer Mob:9841613228 Office Mob:9855034634

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Raxaul Airport India  Distance: 4 km via Krishna Market Rd India Truck: 30 hrs  Car: 20 min
Nearest Port	Name: Birgunj Dry port, Jhapa Distance: 2 km Truck Travel Time: 8 Min Car Travel time: 5 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Name: Raxaul Market, Bihar, India Distance: 1.5 km Truck Travel Time: 16 min Car Travel time: 8 min
Other Information	4078 hector area, with 70 Rooms, weighing machine, 2 warehouses, link

Hours of Operation
Mondays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
Tuesdays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
Wednesdays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
Thursdays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
Fridays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
Saturdays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
Sundays	Trucks/Goods: 6:00 – 22:00
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain, Tihar-3 days, Chhat –1 day, Holi-1 day (Nepal national festival) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion and on 15 Jestha (28 or 29 April) Customs procedure is closed due to the new Fiscal Budget Announcement.  Passengers checking and immigration procedure is not available at this point. Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies
Seasonal Constraints	Rainy season

Daily Capacity

500-600 trucks,
Clearance hour: 2:30 hours (max.)

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Terminal Clearance Office, TRS Himalayan Logi Park (P) Ltd.

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments ( LC/TT/Draft)
Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance

Bill of Lading for import from 3rd country
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry From Indian Customs Office
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 ( FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter

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Customs inspection Building Area

Potential delays or restrictions:

Congestion inside the yard and customs clearance processing time may cause delays.

Both unbearable heat in Terai and landslides in mountain, accidents along the highway and road construction work may cause delays in vehicle movement.

And Lab testing may delay the clearance process which needs time for new imported items through this customs only.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Nepal - 2.3.19 Minor Border Crossing Koilabas, Dang

Overview

Koilabas Border Crossing in the Dang district of Lumbini Province is one of the oldest trade centers between Nepal and India. This border point had lost its glory after the construction of the East – West Mahendra highway in the 1960s. This border point is expected to gain momentum after the provincial capital of Lumbini is shifted to Deukhuri. The Indian side has also opened a customs office in Jarwa.

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Koilabas India: Jarwa
Province or District	Lumbini
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Lamahi 33 KM
Latitude	27.689607
Longitude	82.525177
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Deepak Sharma Phone: 9857851051 (Office number)

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Gautam Buddha International Airport, Bhairawaha Distance: 158 KM Truck Travel Time: 5 – 6 hours Car Travel time: 3.5 – 4 hours
Nearest Port	Kolkata Distance: 1006 Km Truck Travel Time: 28 – 30 hours Car Travel time: 24 – 26 hours
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Lamahi Distance: 33 KM Truck Travel Time: 1.5 – 2 hours Car Travel time: 1 hour
Other Information	N/A

Hours of Operation
Mondays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
Tuesdays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
Wednesdays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
Thursdays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
Fridays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
Saturdays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
Sundays	0600 hrs to 2100 hrs Summer 0700 hrs to 2100 hrs Winter
National Holidays	3 days during Dashain holidays (in between Sep – Oct) there is less movement. However, at least one custom officer will remain in border for customs related activities.
Seasonal Constraints	N/A

Daily Capacity

This border point can clear 30 to 40 loaded trucks per day, but due to a lack of quarantine facility trucks do not enter through this border.

Customs Clearance

This border point has not yet processed any loaded trucks for customs clearance, the revenue generated at this customs point is from Indian number-plated cars and bikes that enter Nepal through this border, and from local people carrying household items.

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

This border point has a small yard where four trucks can be parked. However, there is no proper warehouse to store goods.

Nepal - 2.3.20 Border Crossing of Setobadha, Sunsari

Overview

Sunasri Customs Office is at Koshi Rural Municipality Ward No. 8 of Sunsari district, Koshi Province. Its office is located on the east-south side of the Setubandhu Koshi Barrage-Saptakoshi River. Madhesh Province is a state demarcated by the Koshi River on the north-east are located Koshi Tappu and Sri Lanka Tappu, known as the destinations of internal and external tourists of Sunsari district, while on the south side is the small market of Supaul, and the border district of Bihar province of India. There are seven sub-customs offices under this customs office, namely: Bhantabari, Laukahi, Kauwakjoj, Ghuso, and Sahebanj which are in operation, and the Lahi and Sisuwa are not in operation due to the lack of physical facilities. The Indian Customs office lies at Bhimnagar, Supaul District of Bihar State in India. The major exporting and importing items from this customs office are agricultural products, fish, and a few animals like goats, buffaloes, etc.

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Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Setobadha / Sunsari India: Bhimnagar, Bihar
Province or District	Koshi Province/Sunsari
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Town Name: Bhantabari Distance 3.3 kilometer away from the borer of India
Latitude	26.522401
Longitude	86.9295532
Managing Authority / Agency	Sunsari Custom Office, Contact: Fax: Mobile: 9852064020 Office Mobile: 9852064020 Email:sunsari@customs.gov.np
Contact Person	Mr. Chudamani Sharma Kattel Mobile: 9841444301

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Darbhanga Airport, Bihar India Madhubani, Bihar, India Distance: 127 Km Truck: 5 hr   Car: 3 hr
Nearest Port	Name: Biratnagar Dry port, Jhapa Distance: 63.2 in km Truck Travel Time: 3 hr Car Travel time: 2 hr
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Name: Farbezgunj, Bihar India Distance: 58 km Truck Travel Time: 3 hr 16 min Car Travel time: 1 hr 30 min Name: Bhantabari, Nepal (Bhimnagar Entry Point from India) Distance: 3.5 km Truck Travel Time: 25 min Car Travel time: 10 min
Other Information	Supaul, India is the nearest market point from this border point and it takes 1:30 hrs to reach travel by car.

Hours of Operation
Mondays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
Tuesdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
Wednesdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
Thursdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
Fridays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
Saturdays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
Sundays	Trucks/Goods: 8:00– 20:00  Passengers: 06:00 – 20:00
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, Chhath- 1 day and Holi Festival- 1 day) and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion.  Note: Customs clearance services will be continue in open 24/7 in times of emergencies. Customs procedure remains close on 15 Jestha (probably falls on 28 or 29th April of the year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement, a day where the tariff may change for the coming up fiscal year of the country. Customs remains open during emergency period.
Seasonal Constraints	Winter months, rainy season, etc.

Daily Capacity

Maximum trucks:  10 trucks daily 
Daily average:  10 trucks 
Operating hours are 08:00-20:00 and can be extended as per need.
Average clearing time: 2:30 hrs
There is rarely a backlog.

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance. 

D & T Exemption Certificate  
Performa invoice
Invoice 
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates 
Packing list 
Letter of credit 
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)

Certificate of origin 
Certificate of insurance 
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports
Industry Registration Certificates 
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods.
Bill of Entry from the Indian Customs Office
Exit Note
VCTS
Recommendation letter
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024)
GST Bill

Potential delays: No

Restriction: Prohibited to import goods as declared by Government of Nepal

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information. 

Other Relevant Information

One needs to cross the border town where the border army checks all the visitors at the checkpoint. Indian nationals can get permission based on a Voter card, Adhaar card, or PAN card. The border areas in Sunsari district connect communities on both sides of the border. People from neighboring regions use these crossings for various purposes, including trade, family visits, and cultural events.

Nepal - 2.3.21  Border Crossing of Rasuwa, Tumure  

Overview

Rasuwa Customs Office in Gosainkunda Rural Municipality, Ward no- 2, Rasuwa district, an important historical and archaeological site of Nepal, was established in 2013 B.S. This customs office in Rasuwagadi, is aimed at supporting the barter trade to fulfil the daily life of the residents of Rasuwa district and the people of Kerung region of Tibet through barter. It has a passenger section office near Miteri Bridge (China & Nepal Border point) for passenger and immigration checkpoints. 

Rasuwagadi Customs Office, Rasuwa is a major road-linked border crossing with China and is rated no.8th of 27 border crossings in terms of import share, 1.87% of total country import share value of mid-July 2022 Mid-July 2023.

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Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Rasuwagadi Customs Office China: Jhilungkot
Province or District	Bagmati Province/ Rasuwa
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	Timure, Gosaikunda Rural Municipality- 2
Latitude	28.256173211
Longitude	85.366792768
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Rasuwagadi Customs Office  Mr. Ram Prasad Pathak Chief Customs Officer Tel: 010-670182 Official Mob: 9851318439 E-mail: rasuwa@customs.gov.np

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Tribhuvan International Airport 

126 KM 

Truck Travel Time: 7 hours 

Car Travel time:  6 hrs  

Nearest Port

Kerung Bazaar, China 

Distance: 24 Km 

Truck Travel Time: 1 hour 

Car Travel Time: 0:30 min 

Chovar Dry Port, Kirtipur, Nepal

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

# Nepal: Timure, Gasaikunda Rural Municipality-2

# China : Kerung  

Distance:   24 km

Truck Travel Time: 1 hour 

Car Travel Time: 0:30 min 

Other Information

The ongoing construction of integrated customs and security posts, restoration of the historic Rasuwagadhi wall damaged during the 2015 earthquake,

The construction of a service building near Miteri Bridge to support daily operations, and the management of facilities such as health decks, have contributed to increased traffic and the movement of truck containers through Miteri Bridge for the import and export of goods... 

Hours of Operation
Mondays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
Tuesdays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
Wednesdays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
Thursdays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
Fridays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
Saturdays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
Sundays	7:00 am – 8:00 pm for truck 8:00 am - 5:00 pm for passengers
National Holidays	Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja, and 1 day Holi) and up to another 7 days/year at the Government’s discretion. The Customs procedure is closed on Jesth 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement Day.  Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies .
Seasonal Constraints	Rainy Seasons.

Daily Capacity

Private cars are not provided a separate lane.  
Passenger Clearance: 200 passengers on average
Trucks Clearance: 15 to 20 trucks daily.
Containers: 10-15
Clearing hour: 1-2 hour 
Weighing bridge 1, 80 mt capacity

Customs Clearance

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.   

D & T Exemption Certificate (during an emergency)
Performa invoice 
Invoice  
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  
Packing list  
Letter of credit  
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft)

Certificate of origin  
Certificate of insurance  
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports 
Industry Registration Certificates  
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. (For NGO/INGO- a one-time EXIM code is generated on request if support is taken from customs agents).
Bill of Entry from China Customs Office 
Exit Note 
VCTS 
Recommendation letter 
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 
GST Bill

Potential delays or restrictions: Road construction work may cause delays in vehicle movement. And Lab testing may delay the clearance process which needs time for new imported items through these customs only. 

For more information on customs in Nepal, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.   

Other Relevant Information 

Rasuwagadi ICD is under construction. Because of the ongoing construction of a dry port in Bhotekoshi Bagar of Timure, private hotels in Timure and Ghattekhola areas, and the development of buildings for the Nepal Army, Armed Police, Force, and Nepal Police have enhanced the beauty of the region from Timure to Rasuwagadhi. The face of Timure, Ghattekhola, and Rasuwagadhi is gradually changing with development programs such as the infrastructure development plan of the federal, state, and local governments, and the support plan for the residents affected by the 111 MW Rasuwagadhi hydropower project, and they are hopeful that all kinds of structures will be built in the next two/four years.

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Customs inspection Building Area Under Construction

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Parking area with a capacity of 500 trucks under construction.

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The construction of a service building near Miteri Bridge to support daily operations.

Nepal - 2.3.22  Minor Border Crossing – Lagma Jatai, Dhanusha  

Overview 

Lagma Jatai Customs office in Jatahi, Dhanusha is situated in the heart of Janakpur city,18 km away from the nearest land border with India.

Lagma Jatahi Customs Office, is one of sub-customs office of Janakpur Customs Office and currently major customs services are providing from this border crossing point. Since the railway cargo from Janakpur is closed, the Janakpur Customs office is not busy customs office and major customs services are conducted from Lagma Jatahi Sub-Customs Office.

There are 8 sub-offices of Janakpur Customs Office, (Lagma-Jatahi, Einrwa, Bhadaria, Khajuri-Mahuwa, Khajuri-Station, Mahinathpur, Vaidehi, Kathal, and 3 out of 8 (Lagma-Jatahi, Einrwa, Bhadaria) are working. 

Currently, the major work of the main customs office is being conducted from Lagma-Jatahi Sub-customs office. 

Lagma Jatahi Janakpur is a minor border crossing, rated no.17 of 27 border crossings in terms import share, 0.08% of total country import share value during Mid-July 2022-Mid July 2023. 

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Aerial View of Lagma Jatahi Customs Office. 

Border Crossing Location and Contact
Name of Border Crossing	Nepal: Lagma Jatahi   India: Pipran, Bihar, India
Province or District	Madhesh Province, Dhanusha
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing	In the City, Janakpur    Distance: 3.5 km
Latitude	26.711925545
Longitude	85.923936515
Managing Authority / Agency	Department of Customs
Contact Person	Mr. Rajendra Basnet Janakpur Customs Office  Janakpur Municipality Ward No. 1, Station Road, Dhanusha  Tel: 041-520166  Official Mob: 9854029589  Email : janakpur@customs.gov.np

Travel Times
Nearest International Airport	Tribhuvan International Airport  220 km via B.P. highway  Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs  Car Travel time: 6 hrs  Darbhanga Airport, India Distance: 56 km Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs Car Travel Time: 1:30 hrs
Nearest Port	Jaleswar Custom office, Maliwara, Mahottari   22.5 km  Truck Travel Time: 1:45 hrs  Car Travel time: 1 hrs
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity	Janakpur City is at a distance and   Buspatti, Jayanagar is the biggest market in Bihar,   Distance: 56 km  Truck Travel Time: 3 hrs.  Car Travel time: 2 hrs
Other Information	Janakpur Railway Station is in the distance of 4 km

Hours of Operation 

Weekdays 

6:00 am to 10:00 pm for passengers

9:00 am to 10:00 pm for truck

National Holidays 

Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival, 3 days for Tihar, 1 day for Chhat pooja, and 1 day Holi) and up to another 7 days/year at the Government’s discretion. The Customs procedure is closed on Jesth 15 (28 or 29 April every year) on account of New Fiscal Budget Announcement Day. 
Note: Will open 24 / 7 for emergencies

Seasonal Constraints  

Rainy Seasons Due to Flood Inundation, Also the custom is right in the heart of the city thus the movement of vehicles leads to traffic congestion.  

Daily Capacity 

Private cars are not provided the separate lane. The road is double lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.  

4-5 trucks daily.

Customs Clearance 

Compulsory Document for custom clearance.  

D & T Exemption Certificate   
Performa invoice 
Invoice  
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents- Freights 
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates  
Packing list  
Letter of credit  
Mode of payments (LC/TT/Draft) 
Certificate of origin  
Certificate of insurance  
Bill of Lading/Airway Bill for 3rd country imports

Industry Registration Certificates  
EXIM Code. (EXIM Code is mandatory for Commercial trading and not mandatory for humanitarian support goods. 
Bill of Entry from Indian Customs Office 
Exit Note 
VCTS 
Recommendation letter 
Tariff will be imposed on imported goods as per the Integrated Customs Tariff 2080/081 for FY 2080/81 (FY- 2023/024) 
GST Bill

Other Relevant Information 

The entry point of Jayanagar- Janakpur is also at the customs point. Track upgrading and scaling up the track is ongoing.  Since the Janakpur customs office is 18 km away from the border, the sub-customs office at Lagmajatahi acts as a major entry point for the goods.  The major Customs service is provided by the Lagma Jatahi Customs Office, Dhanusha. 

Nepal - 2.4 Railway Assessment

The Department of Railway (DORW) falls under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport (MOPIT). The main goal of the DORW is to help in policy formulation, development, and expansion of railway infrastructure and provide suggestions on railway services operation. network in Nepal. The only passenger train service in Nepal is operated by Nepal Railway between Jaynagar in India to Bhangha (Dhanusa) in Nepal. It covers 51.136 km between the two stations. This section is under further extension up to Bardibas of Mahottari District adding further 16km rail track, and the construction of this project is underway. Nepal also has two other rail connectivity with India that are used for cargo transport. A 6 KM long broad-gauge track connects the Indian town of Raxaul to Birgunj ICD in Nepal and an eight KM track connects Bathnaha of India to Biratnagar ICP in Nepal. 

Railway Companies and Consortia

Rail transport of Nepal is managed by the state-run Nepal Railways Corporation Ltd. Some of the future projects outlined by the Nepal Railways Corporation Ltd are as follows:

The East-West Railway Line: An alternative mode of transportation to traverse east to west of the country relieving pressure on East-West highway.
Raxaul–Birgunj-Kathmandu: Upgrade and Extension of existing railway line to connect Kathmandu.
Nepal signed a framework agreement in 2017 to explore the feasibility to connect Nepal with Lhasa, Tibet, China via Kerung, Rasuwa a northern border point.

Link to the official website: http://www.dorw.gov.np/

Key Route Information

Standard Route Information
	Jaynagar, India to Bhangha, Nepal (Nepal Railway Overview)	Raxaul, India to Sirsiya Inland Container Depot (or dry port/ICD) near Birgunj	Bathnaha, India to Biratnagar ICP
Track gauge	51.136 kms of 762 mm (2 ft 6 in) gauge, broad gauge	6 kms (3.7 mi) Broad-gauge railway line	8 Kms Broad-gauge railway line
Total track distance (single and / or double)	59 kms, Janakpur Railway: Jaynagar, India to Bijalpura, Nepal	6 kms (3.7 mi), Raxaul, India to Sirsiya ICD, Nepal	8 Kms, Bathnaha, India to Biratnagar ICP, Nepal

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image-20240507100754-3 Janakpur Railway Station.

image-20240507100754-4 Janakpurdham Railway Station

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Janakpurdham Railway Platform

Nepal - 2.5 Waterways Assessment

There are no waterways in Nepal for inland navigation. The only practical seaport for goods bound for Nepal is Kolkata, India.

Nepal and India have carried out studies on the possibility of having navigational use of the Gandak River system. Along the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly river system, National Waterway 1 (NW 1) of India Gandak river meets at Hajipur (marked with green circle) and Koshi river meets at Kursela (marked with blue circle). The two rivers from Hajipur and from Kursela to Nepal are currently not navigable and require dredging. India started dredging the 300km river section from Hajipur to Nepal in 2020, to make the river navigable for 1,000-2,000 MT vessels. The confluences of these rivers with the Ganga could potentially link Nepal to the Port of Kolkota via river. However, cargo transport from Kolkota port by river would need to compete with the cost and speed of transport by rail and road. The Nepal Shipping Office was established under the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport on 14th February 2019 to oversee the progress on Nepal-India Transit Treaty to use three inland- waterways (Kolkata-Kalughat-Raxaul; Kolkata-Sahebgunj-Biratnagar and Kolkata-Varanasi-Raxaul routes).

(Sources: Are Nepali waters navigable?; http://www.indianetzone.com/29/gandak_indian_river.htm)

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[image from Water Resources Information System of India]

Nepal - 2.6 Storage Assessment

While Nepal has an abundance of low-volume storage for the commercial sector. Large-scale warehousing for the humanitarian community is more difficult to locate. The Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC), previously Nepal Food Corporation, appears to be the largest provider of warehousing capacity for rent, but the availability of their facilities is linked to the harvest season of paddy.

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Janakpur	UNFPA	Yes	30.24 m3	Container	Raised-Siding	Appears Intact
Dhanusha	UNICEF	15	160 m²	Container	Raised-Siding	Appears Intact
Dhanusha	UNICEF	Open Space = 169 m2	120 m²	Rubb hall	Raised-Siding	Appears Intact
Janakpur	UNDP	No	No	No	No	No
Koshi Province	Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law (MOIAL)	No	1500 m3	Concrete	Raised-Siding	Need to repair rainwater leakage
Biratnagar	UNFPA	No	150 m2	Room	Concrete	Appears Intact
Lalitpur	Save the Children	No	600 m2	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Kathmandu	Save the Children	No	20 m2	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Bardibas	Save the Children	No	300 m2	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Biratnagar	Save the Children	No	35 m2	Container	Flat	Appears Intact
Nepalgunj	Save the Children	No	200 m2	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Dhangadi	Save the Children	No	120 m2	Container	Flat	Appears Intact
Janakpur	Plan International Nepal	No	278 m2	Concrete building	Flat	Appears Intact

Humanitarian Staging Area

World Food Programme (WFP) with funding support from the Unite Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), in close collaboration with the Government of Nepal (GoN) has successfully established Humanitarian Staging Area (HSA) at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu, six Provincial Humanitarian Staging Areas (PHSAs) in five provinces namely: Koshi Province (Biratnagar), Madhesh Province (Birgunj), Lumbini Province (Bhairahawa and Nepalgunj), Karnali Province (Surkhet) and Sudurpaschim Province (Dhangadhi) and Mobile Humanitarian Staging Areas (MHSAs) in four districts, namely: Baitadi, Jumla, Mahottari and Terhathum. The purpose of these facilities is to enhance the emergency preparedness and response capacity of GoN and the humanitarian community. The HSA has been managed on behalf of Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) by WFP on a full cost-recovery basis, overseen by a user-group steering committee.

In the event of crises, the National logistics cluster of the country activates the HSA’s and initiates logistics services to fill gaps. Updates on the requirement to procure services can be attained through Log cluster’s page dedicated to Nepal. 

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Kathmandu	World Food Programme	Yes	5500 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Biratnagar	World Food Programme	Yes	2000 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Terhathum	World Food Programme	Yes	750 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Birgunj	World Food Programme	Yes	2000 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Mahottari	World Food Programme	Yes	750 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Bhairahawa	World Food Programme	Yes	1000 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Nepalgunj	World Food Programme	Yes	1875 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Jumla	World Food Programme	Yes	750 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Surkhet	World Food Programme	Yes	750 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Kailali	World Food Programme	Yes	1535 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Baitadi	World Food Programme	Yes	687 mt	Rub-hall, container	Flat	Appears Intact
Kaski	World Food Programme	Yes	750 mt			Proposed

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Nepal Red Cross Society

The Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) is the only humanitarian organization that has its own storage. All other I/NGOs uses commercial warehouses as required.

Location	Organization	Sharing Possibility	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Kathmandu	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	220 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Biratnagar	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	92.5 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Katari	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	88 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Phidim	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	56 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Birgunj	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	136 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Pokhara	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	68 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Myagdi	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	22.5 m³	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Rajbiraj	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	392 m³	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Bhadrapur	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	535 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Ilam	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	891 m²	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Janakpur	Nepal Red Cross Society	No	2948 m³	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

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District Warehouse, NRCS, Janakpur

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Provincial Warehouse, NRCS, Janakpur

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Warehouse, NRCS, Ilam

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Warehouse, NRCS, Jhapa

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Office and Warehouse, NRCS, Rasuwa

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Warehouse, NRCS, Kaski Provincial NRCS Warehouse, Kaski

Public Sector Storage

The Food Management and Trading Company Private Limited (FMTC) is a government company established by merging the National Trading Limited and Nepal Food Corporation. It is the main provider of commercial warehouse space for private businesses and humanitarian organizations. FMTC’s current network consists of a head office in Kathmandu, 7 Provincial Offices at (Biratnagar, Janakpur, Kathmandu, Pokhara, Surkhet, Bhairhawa and Dhangadi), 5 branch offices at Birtamod, Lahan, Nepalgunj, Tulsipur and Rajpur, and 26 Branch Offices, 25 Depos and 74 sales centers. The total storage capacity of warehouses under the management of FMTC is 138620 mt.

Location	Ministry / Agency	Use Possibility	Capacity (MT / m² / m³)	Type [1]	Access [2]	Condition [3]
Koshi Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	31980 MT 29 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Madhesh Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	22500MT 36 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Bagmati Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	27950 MT 40 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Gandaki Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	4600 MT 10 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Lumbini Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	31910 MT 24 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Karnali Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	7500MT 21 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Surdurpaschim Province	Food Management and Trading Company	Yes	12180 MT 21 Godowns	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Inaruwa, Sunsari	Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law, Koshi Province	No	1500 m³	Concrete	Raised-siding	Need to repair, rainwater leakage
Janakpur	MoHA/Madhesh Province	Yes	792 m³	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Janakpur	MoHA/Madhesh Province	Yes	3627 m³	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact
Janakpur	PHLMC	Yes	86.8 m³	MSU	Flat	Appears Intact
Birgunj	Birgunj Metropolitian City	Yes	42642 m 2	Open space	Flat	Open Space
Pokhara	Ministry of Internal Affairs and Law, Gandaki Province	Yes	5815 m³ (Four warehouses available)	Concrete	Flat	Appears Intact (needs minor repair)

[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified

[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat

[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair

Cold Chain

Ministry of Health and Population

There are five provincial cold chains, one central storage facility and two sub cold chain centres under the Management Division (MD) of the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP). At the district level, public health offices have small cold chain storage facilities, and they provide service to the community. The MD under the MoHP and Provincial Health Logistics Management Center (PHLMC) under Provincial Ministry of Health manages the storage, transportation and distribution of vaccines and syringes for expanded program for immunization (EPI).

Location	Organization / Owner	Type [1]	Cooling /  Power [2]	Quantity	Total Capacity (m³)	Condition
Hetauda	MoHP / PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	2	12250	Good
Pokhara	MoHP / PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	5	29750	Good
Butwal	MoHP / PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	5	31250	Good
Pathlaiya, Bara	MoHP /MD	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	4	25000	Good
Pathlaiya, Bara	MOHP/MD	Refer Container with Genrator	-450C to -450C	1	67317	Good
Biratnagar	MoHP / PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	5	28511.8	Good
Nepalgunj	MOHP/PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	3	9750	Good
Dhangadhi	MoHP / PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	5	29750	Good
Teku (Kathmandu)	MoHP/MD	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	16	117750	Good
Janakpur	MOHP/PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	3	12000	Good
Janakpur	MOHP/PHLMC	Refer Container with Generator	-450C to -450C	1	67317	Good
Surkhet	MOHP/PHLMC	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	3	18750	Good
Jhapa	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Saptari	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Kathmandu	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Bhaktapur	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	10000	Good
Baglung	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Rupandehi	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Surkhet	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Kailali	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Sunsari	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Udaypur	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Siraha	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Chitwan	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Syanja	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Dang	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good
Dadeldhura	MOHP/HO	Walk-in cooler	+2 to +8C, comp	1	5000	Good

[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,

[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified

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1: Cold Chain, Janakpur 2: Reefer Container, Janakpur

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Cold chain facility, Pokhara

Nepal - 2.7 Milling Assessment

The major agriculture production area of Nepal is in the plain lands of Terai. Because of this, most of the country’s mills and processing facilities are also located in this region. There are limited numbers of mills outside of this region. Production of rice in the Terai is not enough to meet the daily consumption requirement of the nation. Therefore, to meet the demand, milled rice, and paddy is imported from India.

Nepal has about 350 private commercial mills in operation although more than 500 are registered. State-owned Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC) is also a major actor in the collection and distribution of rice, but their milling capacity is limited to two mills; 2 mt/h in Rajapur, Bardiya (Aruwa Makwanpur: raw coarse rice) and 1 mt/h in Janakpur, Dhanusha (Basmati). These 350 mills are further segmented into small, medium, and big depending upon their production per hour. (100 mills of 1 MT/h, 215 mills of 1-5 mt/h; 35 mills of 5-8 mt/h). The collective production of these mills across all segments is dependent on the mill operation hours in a day, the seasonality of the harvest, milling capacity of the production unit.

Generally, most of the mills operate for 1 single shift for 8 hours per day and that is only for 5 months harvest season of May through September.

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

K. L. Dugar Group (Dugar Brothers), Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province

Sourcing: Fine rice from India and coarse rice from Nepal

Processing: Two rice mills, one mill with two processing lines of 3 mt/h and 2 mt/h capacity and another with a processing line of 5 mt/h

Output: Their annual output last year was 10,000 MT of which 5,000 mt were fine rice and 5,000 mt coarse rice. Their targets for this year have increased to 8,000 mt of fine rice and

5-7,000 mt coarse rice.

Supply: Dugar’s output goes to their depot in Kathmandu from where goods are picked up by traders/wholesalers who distribute to various types of retailers.

Medium/smaller-sized mills in Nepalgunj, Lumbini Province

Company Name

Milling Capacity

Hardik Rice Mill

1.5 Mt/h of paddy,

Annual output: 2,400 mt milled rice

Pratibha Rice Mill

1.5 Mt/h of paddy,

Annual output: 1,200 mt milled rice

Mittal Rice and Oil Mill

1.5 Mt/h of paddy,

Annual output: 1,800 mt milled rice

All of them are sourcing Nepalese rice (mainly coarse) and supply 90-100 percent of their output to the hill and mountain areas of Gandaki Province, Lumbini Province, and Karnali Province of Nepal. The transportation costs increase significantly not only by distance but also by the degree of difficulty of road access (or path). From May to September, some areas are simply inaccessible by land transport because of floods and landslides.

Century Food Pvt. Ltd., Biratnagar, Koshi Province

Century Food is a trading company of mainly Indian rice, repacked and distributed in Nepal.

Sourcing: 99 per cent Indian milled rice;

Processing: repacking in Nepalese branded bags;

Output: Century’s annual trading volume is 40,000 mt, the biggest company in this regard.

Their warehouse has a capacity of 5,000 MT in Biratnagar; 2,000 mt in Narayanghat and 1,000 mt in Kathmandu. They are supplying three major territories: Kathmandu, Pokhara and Narayanghat.

Bohra Group (including Himalayan Industries)

Bohra Group is a market-oriented food producer, among others, operating two rice mills with a 5 MT per hour production capacity (Bohra Industries) and five MT per hour milling capacity (Himalayan Industries) respectively.

Sourcing: Bohra prefers to source Nepalese rice, but economic considerations lead to 20-30 per cent imports from India (with a trend to getting less)

Processing: Eight MT/h and five MT/h

Output: 15,000 MT/annum of premium rice and 10-15,000 MT/annum of raw rice

Packaging and distribution: One kg to 30 kg retail packs

Supplying: Kathmandu and wide local network (Biratnagar and Terai)

(Source: Albani, Martin, et al. Landscape Study for Rice Fortification. Department of Health Services, Nepal in support of WFP RBB, 2017.)

Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC)

The Food Management and Trading Company (FMTC, formerly Nepal Food Corporation) is a state-owned enterprise. FMTC contributes to food security by supplying subsidized food commodities to people in food insecure and food deficit areas and it plays a role in influencing the market by procuring and encouraging the production of indigenous food commodities.

FMTC has two rice mills:

A mill in Rajapur, Bardiya with a capacity of two MT/h and runs in the high season two shifts of 10 hours (night) and eight hours (day); they source exclusively Nepalese paddy and the monthly average output is 200-350 mt of milled rice or 2,200 mt/annum. The mill has four warehouses with a total storage capacity of 6,000 mt.

A mill in Janakpur, Dhanusha with a capacity of one mt/h. They have a paddy quota of 1,000 mt/annum of coarse rice (Mansuli) and 700 mt of Basmati. They have two warehouses with a combined storage capacity of 3,000 mt.

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Two Operational Warehouses of FMTC, Janakplur, Dhanusha, Madhesh Province 

(Source: World Food Programme. Rationalisation of the Food Management and Trading Company Warehouse Network. Food Management and Trading Company, 2019.)

For information on Nepal Milling contact details, please see the following link: HQ staff will input a link to section 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List here.

Milling Company: Ganesh Agro Pvt. Ltd.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Ganesh Agro (P) Ltd

Jhapa Chowk

Bhadrapur – 4, Jhapa, Koshi Province, Nepal

Name: Ujjwal Shrestha

Title: Manager

Email: rytvhmvteam@gmail.com

Tel: +977-23-524319

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	Adequate space available with an area of 4572 m²
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Number of Ventilators (screened)	10
Electricity Load (KVA)	500 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	125 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India -1	2018	2019	Good
German	2018	2019	Operational

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment on monthly basis to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	Monthly by skilled technician

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	Planning to install
Bag Cleaning Plant	Yes	3	Procured	Readymade supply from Altab Factory, Biratnagar
Moisture Tester	Yes	2	Yes	Operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	3	Yes	Operational
Metal Extractor	Yes	10	Yes	Operational

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	11 operators
Number of Full Time Labourers	25 at full capacity

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		60	10	Digital

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill	32.91	32.91	7.62
Building – Storage	32.91	36.57	7.62
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Steel and concrete
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	Yes	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	Yes	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	Yes	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Spraying	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Yes – Concrete wall
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	2 minutes/500 m
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	5 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good/Asphalt
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From	N/A	To	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Rice	100 mt/day/24 hour	3000

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Paddy – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	100	4000
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
N/A

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are not payable by the industry. Buyers must manage loading and discharge rates.

Transport Capacity at Mill
Two 6-wheeled trucks with a capacity of 10 MT are available to deliver and delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with loading/offloading as per milling rate.

Milling Company: Surya Pulse and Processing Pvt. Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Surya Pulse and Processing (P) Ltd

Mechinagar – 14, Dhaijan, Jhapa, Koshi Province, Nepal

Name: Ramesh Kumar Minda

Title:

Email: makhhagroup@gmail.com

Tel: +977-23-460487

Summary of Role and Services

Surya Pulse and Processing P. Ltd. (SPPPL) is a private company established in 2008 and started its commercial operation from July 2013 to process, import and export various kinds of Pulses & Grains. SPPPL is registered with Department of Cottage and Small Scale Industries and has total licensed capacity of 19,950 Metric Ton Per Annum. SPPPL deals in various kinds of pulses like Masoor Dal (Red Lentils), Australian Channa/ Dal, Maas Dal (Urad/Black Matpe), Green Mung Dal, Arahar Dal (Pigeon Peas), Hariyo kerao (Green Peas), Seto Kerao (Yellow Peas) etc. 

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	1225m2
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, fire extinguishers
Number of Ventilators (screened)	20, screened
Electricity Load (KVA)	500 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	160 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India -1	2005	2012	Good working condition
UK - 2	2020	2023	Operational

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment every month to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	By company technician

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	2	Yes	Operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	2	Yes	Operational
Metal Extractor	Yes	2	Yes	Operational

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	2 head operators, 2 assistant operators, and 2 support labours
Number of Full Time Labourers	19 at full capacity

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		100	15	Digital

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill	50	30	20
Building – Storage	30	10	20
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Steel and concrete
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	Yes	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	Yes
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	Yes	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Every 4 months	Contracted	No
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Daily	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Yes – Fenced with concrete wall
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km) Birtamode	10 km (E)
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	5 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good/Asphalt
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Pulse	40 mt/day	1000

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Pulse – Covered (MT)	Paddy – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	2500 (covered)	N/A
Outside the Compound	2400 (silo type)	N/A

Capacity to Blend
This mill processes all kinds of pulses.

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are not payable by the industry. Buyers must manage loading and discharge rates.

Transport Capacity at Mill
Surya Pulse and Processing has two 6-wheeled trucks with a capacity of 4 mt and 6 mt available for delivery and delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with loading/offloading as per milling rate.

Milling Company: Surya Agro Pvt. Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Surya Agro (P) Ltd

Mechinagar – 14, Dhaijan, Jhapa, Koshi Province, Nepal

Name: Ramesh Kumar Minda

Title:

Email: makhhagroup@gmail.com

Tel: +977-23-460487

Summary of Role and Services

Surya Agro (P) Ltd is for Business & Trade, Food Grain Retailer.

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	1500 m2 , adequate space available for 10 trucks
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, fire extinguishers
Number of Ventilators (screened)	Opened unscreened
Electricity Load (KVA)	500 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	20 KVA 200 KVA 625 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India -1	2003	2004	Good working condition
Buller UK -1	2008	2008	Operational

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment every month to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	By company technician

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	Yes	3	Yes	Operational
Moisture Tester	Yes	3	Yes	Operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	2	Yes	Operational
Metal Extractor	Yes	8	Yes	Operational

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	10 operators
Number of Full Time Labourers	16 at full capacity

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		100	15	Digital

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill	30	12	12
Building – Storage	60	12	12
Walls	30 m high Concrete
Roof	Steel and concrete
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	Yes
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	Yes	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Daily	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Yes – Fenced with concrete wall
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town Birtamode (km)	10 km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	5 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good/Asphalt
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Rice	40 mt/day	Max. 1100 mt/month
Maize

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Paddy – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	300 (covered)	N/A
Outside the Compound	2400 (silo type)	N/A

Capacity to Blend
This mill processes all kinds of rice.

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are not payable by the industry. Buyers must manage loading and discharge rates.

Transport Capacity at Mill
Surya Agro has one 10-wheeled truck of 10 mt capacity and five 6-wheeled trucks of 10 mt capacity available for delivery and delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with loading/offloading as per milling rate.

Milling Company: Radha Krishna Industries Pvt. Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Radha Krishna Industries (P) Ltd

Itabhatta – 7

Gokul Marga, Jhapa, Nepal

Name: Arun Kumar Shah

Title:

Email:

Tel: +977-9801178225

Summary of Role and Services

Radha Krishna industries (P) Ltd is dealing in rice production and distribution at Jhapa.

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	Adequate space available for 8 trucks with an area of 1400 m²
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, fire extinguishers
Number of Ventilators (screened)	Six, screened
Electricity Load (KVA)	150 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	No

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
China	2019	2020	Good working condition

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment regularly to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	By skilled technician

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	No	Procured	Readymade supply from Altab Factory, Biratnagar
Moisture Tester	Yes	2	Yes	Operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	2	Yes	Operational for paddy and rice
Metal Extractor	Yes	1	Yes	Operational

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	1 head operator and 1 assistant operator
Number of Full Time Labourers	12 at full-time labourers

Weighbridge
Number	4	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		2		Digital
Within Compound		0.1		Digital

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill	30	30	8.22
Building – Storage	12	18	8.22
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Steel and concrete
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	N/A	yes
Signs of Rodent Activity	Yes	Yes
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	N0
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Quarterly	Contracted	Yes
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Yes – Fenced with concrete wall
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	500 m
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	10 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good/Asphalt
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Rice	10-15 mt/day	Based on need

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Paddy – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	200 (covered)	N/A
Outside the Compound	200	N/A

Capacity to Blend
N/A

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are not payable by the industry. Buyers must manage loading and discharge rates.

Transport Capacity at Mill
The mill has one 6-wheeled truck of 8 mt capacity is available for delivery and delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with loading/offloading as per milling rate.

Milling Company: Shivam Agro Industries Pvt. Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Shivam Agro Industries (P) Ltd

Sugauli – 23, Birgunj

Name: Rajan Chulbul

Title: Proprietor

Email: raja.chulbul12@gmail.com

Tel: +977-9855010434

Summary of Role and Services

Shivam Agro Industries Private Limited (SAIPL) is a private limited company, incorporated on July 24, 2012. It is promoted by individual promoters having long experience in Nepalese Agro industry. SAIPL’s operations involve processing of paddy into rice having a fully automated rice mill plant in Parsa, Birgunj, Nepal. SAIPL’s products include short grain rice and long grain rice in 7 different registered brands names with packaging ranging from 5kg to 30kg 

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	Adequate space available (2000 m2)
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes
Number of Ventilators (screened)	No
Electricity Load (KVA)	110 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	125 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India	2012	2013	Good working condition

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment regularly to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	Monthly

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	No	Procured	Readymade supply from Altab Factory, Biratnagar
Moisture Tester	Yes	4	Yes	Operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes	Operational for paddy and rice
Metal Extractor	Yes	15	Yes	Operational

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	10 operators
Number of Full Time Labourers	30 at full time labourers

Weighbridge
Number	2	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		50-60	9	Digital
Within Compound		100	16	Digital

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill	30	15	9
Building – Storage	12	15	9
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Steel and concrete
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	Yes	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	Yes
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Yes – Fenced with concrete wall
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town Birgunj (km)	8 km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	5 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good/Asphalt
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Rice	60 mt/day	Max 1800 mt/month

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Paddy – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	304 (covered)	N/A
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
N/A

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are not payable by the industry. Buyer has to manage loading and discharge rates.

Transport Capacity at Mill
N/A

Milling Company: Shree Radha Krishna Rice Pvt. Ltd

Shree Radha Krishna Rice Mill is in Badaiya, Nagarpalika ward no.7 in Banke District which purchase locally produced paddy and process it. Its prime objective is to produce quality rice and sell to the consumer in reasonable price.

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Shree Radha Krishna Rice Pvt.Ltd. Badaiya Nagarpalika ward no.7

Name: Himalayan Tripathi

Email: himalayatripathi123@gmail.com

Tel: +977-9858024703

Summary of Role and Services

Rice milling and selling

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	Adequate space available
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Number of Ventilators (screened)	N/A
Electricity Load (KVA)	80 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	No	No

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India	2015	2015	Good

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment regularly to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	preventive

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	3	Yes	operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes	operational
Metal Extractor	Yes	1	Yes	operational

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	1 operator
Number of Full Time Labourers	7-8 normally, 55-60 at full time labourers

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		60	12	Digital
Within Compound		yes	yes	yes

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Rice Mill	10000 m2
Walls	Brick and Concrete
Roof	Steel
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	yes	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	On need	Contracted	Self
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	On need	Contracted	Self
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	On need	Contracted	Self
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	On need	Contracted	Self

Security
Security	Not good
Compound	Compounding under construction
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	12 Km away from Gulariya city
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	10 minutes from Mainapokhara city
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To	No
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Rice	2.5 mt/hr	750

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	10,000 MT - 5 buildings for raw materials (35000 sq. ft) 2 buildings for the finished product	N/A
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
N/A

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading / discharge rates are based on the negotiated rates at time of contract signing. Loading rate has been set at Rs 110 / mt.

Transport Capacity at Mill
Shree Radha Krishna Rice Mill has a truck fleet to move product from this facility on a standby basis or the customer can rely on commercial carriers to arrange transport.

Milling Company: BLC Instant Food Pvt. Ltd 

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

BLC Instant Foods Pvt. Ltd

Duhabi, Sunsari, Nepal

Name: Shalendra Kumar Shukla

Title: General Manager

Email: shalendra.shukla@blc.com.np

M: 9801237148

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	Loading parking area- 532.42 m2 Offloading parking area- 419 m2
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, well equipped
Number of Ventilators (screened)	12
Electricity Load (KVA)	500 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	No

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
Italy	1997	1998	Good working condition

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment regularly to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	N/A

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	1	Yes	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	1	Yes
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes
Metal Extractor	Yes	8	Yes

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	10 operators and a supervisor
Number of Full Time Labourers	25 at full time labourers

Weighbridge
Number		Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		This facility does not have a standard weighbridge but uses a 300 kg scale.

Building
	Nos.	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill		53.34	21.95	5.49
Building – Storage	1)	33.52	15.54	9.14
	2)	33.52	15.54	9.14
	3)	30.78	11.88	9.14
	4)	30.48	13.1	7.6
Walls		Concrete
Roof		Steel and concrete
Floor		Concrete and tiles, cota stone

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	Yes
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	Yes
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	Yes

Security
Security	Good
Compound	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	300 m
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	25 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat Soya Blend (WSB)	10-15 mt/day	Irregular, max 300 mt/month
Corn Soya Blend (CSB)	10-15 mt/day	N/A

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	300 mt, covered	200 mt
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
This mill can mill all grains and fortify with vitamins and minerals, adding salt and sugar.

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge/delivery rates are based on the negotiated rates at the time of contract signing.

Transport Capacity at Mill
N/A

Milling Company: Nutri Foods (P) Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Nutri Foods (P) Ltd.
Satghumti Road
Biratnagar, Nepa

Name: Pradeep Sharda

Title: Managing Director

Email: pradeep@sharadagroup.com

Tel: +977-1-4229888

Fax: +977-14229800

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	1200 m2
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Yes, well equipped
Number of Ventilators (screened)	8, Screened
Electricity Load (KVA)	Unspecified
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	630 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India	2005	2005	Good

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment regularly to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	N/A

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	2	No	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	1	No	N/A
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	No	N/A
Metal Extractor	Yes	1	No	N/A

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	12 operators
Number of Full Time Labourers	30 at full time labourers

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		60	8	N/A
Within Compound		N/A	N/A	N/A

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Mill	30	10	8
Building – Storage	20	12	10
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Steel and concrete
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Every four months	Contracted	Yes
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Weekly	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Fortnightly	Contracted	Yes
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Fortnightly	Contracted	Yes

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town Biratnagar (km)	15 km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	20 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat Soya Blend (WSB)	15-20	Irregular, max 300
Corn Soya Blend (CSB)	15-20	Irregular, max 300

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	300 mt, covered	300 mt, covered
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
This mill can mill all grains and fortify with vitamins and minerals, adding salt and sugar.

Loading & Discharge Rates
Nutri Foods has the truck fleet to move product from this facility and the delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with the loading/unloading/milling rates.

Transport Capacity at Mill
Nutri Foods has the truck fleet to move products from this facility and the delivery charges can be negotiated into the contract with the loading/unloading/milling rates.

Milling Company: Bohra Industries Pvt. Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Bohra Industries Pvt. Ltd

Biratnagar, Nepal

Name: Ankit Bohar, Satish Kumar Bohar

Title: Director

Email: bohragroup7@gmail.com

Tel: +977-1-5366861

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	Adequate space available
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	No
Number of Ventilators (screened)	N/A
Electricity Load (KVA)	380 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Steam turbine	120 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India	2015	2015	Good

Maintenance
Duration	All maintenance is performed on all equipment regularly to ensure the highest standards of operation	Type of Maintenance	N/A

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	3	Yes	operational
De-stoning Plant	Yes	2	Yes	N/A
Metal Extractor	Yes	1	Yes	N/A

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	15 operators
Number of Full Time Labourers	40 normally, 55-60 at full time labourers

Weighbridge
Number	This facility does not have a standard weighbridge.	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		N/A	N/A	N/A

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	15000 ft 2
Building – Maize Mill	35000 ft 2
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Steel
Floor	Concrete

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	No	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	No	No
Adjacent Vegetation	No	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	On need	Contracted	Self
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Regularly	Contracted	Self
Rodenticides	Yes	Frequency	Regularly	Contracted	Self
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Regularly	Contracted	Self

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	Located in the city
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	10 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Rice	5	150

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	10,000 mt - 5 buildings for raw materials (35000 ft 2) 4 buildings for the finished product	N/A
Outside the Compound	N/A	N/A

Capacity to Blend
N/A

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading / discharge rates are based on the negotiated rates at time of contract signing. Loading rate has been set at Rs 110/mt.

Transport Capacity at Mill
Bohra Industries has a truck fleet to move product from this facility on a standby basis or the customer can rely on commercial carriers to arrange transport.

Milling Company: Dakshya Agro House (P). Ltd

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Dakshya Agro House (P). Ltd

Head/Corporate Office – Gadhi – 4, Sunsari Nepal

Name: Dipendra Sah Title

Title: General Manager

Email: shyamasah001@gmail.com

M: +977-9852032651

Summary of Role and Services

Dakshya Agro House is a cereal-based manufacturing plant producing rice, rice flour, and maize flour. These products are available in the market under “DYD” brands.

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	5000 ft 2
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Fire extinguisher, water reservoir pond
Number of Ventilators (screened)
Electricity Load (KVA)	200 KVA
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	125 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India	2015	2015	Good

Maintenance
Duration	Few hours to 1-2 days	Type of Maintenance	Breakdown and preventive

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	2	Owned	In working conditions
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Owned	Running
Metal Extractor	Yes	3	Owned	On-line magnets

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	5
Number of Full Time Labourers	35

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		80	18.2	Load cell
Within Compound		N/A	N/A	N/A

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	42.67	24.38	9.75
Building – Maize Mill	42.67	24.38	9.75
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Galvanized corrugated sheet and POP ceiling
Floor	Stone finish

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	Yes	No
Adjacent Vegetation	Yes	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Half-yearly	Contracted	No
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	No
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	No
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Yearly	Contracted	No

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town Biratnagar(km)	20 km
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	20 minutes
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To	N/A
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat	40	800
Maize	30	600

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Rice – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	5000	400
Outside the Compound	-	-

Capacity to Blend
2 MT

Loading & Discharge Rates
The loading/discharge rates are based on the negotiated rates at the time of contract signing. The loading rate has been set at Rs 150 per/mt

Transport Capacity at Mill
Five vehicles of 21 MT capacity and Four Vehicle of 6 MT capacity

Milling Company: Vikas Food Products

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Vikas Food Products (P). Ltd

Banke, Nepal

Name: Pradeep Chajjer

Title: Chief Executive Officer

Email: pradeep@kldugargroup.com

T: +977-9858020210

Summary of Role and Services

Vikash Food Products (P.) Ltd. is a cereal based manufacturing plant producing Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Multi-grains Atta, Blended fortified Foods, Rice & Rice flours, Maize Grits & flour, Gram flour and roasted gram flour. These range of products are available in the market under GYAN & AASHIRVAAD BRANDS.

Facilities
Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)	25000 sq.ft
Drainage	Good
Fire Fighting Equipment	Fire extinguisher, water reservoir pond
Number of Ventilators (screened)
Electricity Load (KVA)	650 KVA in super cereal plants (total 1900 KVA)
Backup Generator(s)	Yes	900 KVA

Milling Equipment
Origin of Machinery	Year of Mfg	Year of Installation	Condition
India	2008	2008	Good

Maintenance
Duration	Few hours to 1-2 days	Type of Maintenance	Breakdown and preventive

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed
Type of Equipment	Available	Number	Owned	Comments
Fortification Feeder	Yes	3	Yes	Running condition
Bag Cleaning Plant	No	N/A	N/A	N/A
Moisture Tester	Yes	3	Yes	In working condition
De-stoning Plant	Yes	1	Yes	Running
Metal Extractor	Yes	3	Yes	On-line magnets

Staffing
Number of Full Time Skilled Workers	50
Number of Full Time Labourers	150

Weighbridge
Number	1	Capacity (MT)	Length (m)	Type
Within Compound		80	60 ft	Load cell
Within Compound		N/A	N/A	N/A

Building
	Length (m)	Width (m)	Height (m)
Building – Wheat Mill	120 ft	105 ft	30 ft
Building – Maize Mill	60 ft	60 ft	30 ft
Walls	Concrete
Roof	Galvanized corrugated sheet and POP ceiling
Floor	Stone and marble finish

Conditions & Cleanliness
	Outside	Inside
Cracks in Walls or Roof	No	No
Signs of Rodent Activity	No	No
Signs of Birds Entry	Yes	No
Damaged Gutters/Drains	No	No
Signs of Moisture	Yes	No
Adjacent Vegetation	Yes	No
Cleanliness	Good	Good

Pest Control
Fumigation	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	Orien Pest Solution P. Ltd
Spraying	Yes	Frequency	Monthly	Contracted	In-house
Rodenticides	No	Frequency	N/A	Contracted	N/A
Rodent Trapping	Yes	Frequency	Yearly	Contracted	In-house

Security
Security	Good
Compound	Fenced
Other Comments	N/A

Access
Distance from Main Town (km)	8 km from Nepalgunj and 7 km from Kohalpur
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)	Located on the main highway
Road Condition to Mill	Good
Road Limitations (if any)	None
Rail Connections	No
On the Railway From		To
Other Comments	N/A

Milling Capacity
Commodities	Daily Capacity (MT)	Monthly Activity (MT)
Wheat	40 mt	800 mt
Maize	30 mt	600 mt

Storage Capacity
Storage in Metric Tons	Wheat – Covered (MT)	Flour – Covered (MT)
Within the Compound	20000	400
Outside the Compound

Capacity to Blend
2 mt/hr

Transport Capacity at Mill
400 mt/day

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