Overview
The main market centres in Nepal’s seven provinces are as follows:
Province |
Capital |
Major Market |
Remarks |
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Koshi Province |
Biratnagar |
Itahari, Dharan, Mechinagar, Dhankuta |
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Madhesh Province |
Janakpur |
Birgunj, Lahan, Rajbiraj |
|
Bagmati Province |
Hetauda |
Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, |
|
Gandaki Province |
Pokhara |
Vyas, Balung |
|
Lumbini Province |
Deukhuri |
Ghorahi, Tulsipur, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa |
|
Karnali Province |
Birendranagar |
Jumla |
|
Sudurpaschim Province |
Godawari |
Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar, Dadeldhura |
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The Provincial capitals along with major market cities of the respective provinces have adequate capacity to respond to the programme support needs of the agencies. Most of the agencies present in the country have established head offices in Kathmandu along with their support offices in the major cities in other provinces.
As per the Nepal Market Update – January 2024, the cost of food basked in Karnali Province is the highest whereas the lowest is in Madhesh Province followed by Lumbini Province. The cost of essential food items remain persistently high in Karnali Province and mountain belt because of its ruralness. Jumla’s market although capable of providing adequate support within its locality, would not sustain the needs of surrounding districts or areas. A proper channel to access the remote districts of Karnali Province from Birendranagar or Nepalgunj through airways should be planned.
For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Accommodation
Nepal with rich ancient cultures set against the most dramatic scenery in the world is a land of discovery and unique experience. Tourism is one of the mainstays of Nepalese economy. A report published by Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN) in 2019 shows that there are 138-star hotels and 1151 tourist standard hotel with total capacity of 43999 beds are in operation in Nepal. This data does not include small lodges and home-stays.
S. N |
Hotels |
District |
Province |
Class (Star) |
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1 |
Soaltee Crowne Plaza |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
2 |
Hyatt Regency |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
3 |
Hotel Annapurna |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
4 |
Hotel Radisson |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
5 |
Hotel Yak and Yeti |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
6 |
Hotel Shangri-La |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
7 |
Hotel Malla |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
8 |
Pokhara Grande |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
5 |
9 |
Soaltee Westend Premier |
Banke |
Lumbini |
5 |
10 |
Tiger Palace Resort |
Rupandehi |
Lumbini |
5 |
11 |
Hotel Everest |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
12 |
Fulbari Resort |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
5 |
13 |
Hotel Himalaya |
Lalitpur |
Bagmati |
4 |
14 |
Hotel Shanker |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
4 |
15 |
Swiss Int'l Sarowar |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
4 |
16 |
Hotel Siddhartha View |
Banke |
Lumbini |
4 |
17 |
Cygnett Inn Krishna |
Banke |
Lumbini |
4 |
18 |
Hotel Opera |
Mahakali |
Sudurpaschim |
4 |
19 |
Hotel Ichchha |
Bara |
Madhesh |
4 |
20 |
Hotel Mystic Mountain |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
4 |
21 |
Siddhartha Sunny Resort |
Surkhet |
Karnali |
3 |
22 |
Suva Hotel Pvt Ltd |
Surkhet |
Karnali |
3 |
The table above is not an exhaustive list of hotels. There is an abundance of hotels in Kathmandu as well as major tourist destinations like Pokhara, Chitwan and in gateway cities like Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa, Birgunj and Biratnagar.
If one ventures further into districts, accommodation facilities are available at district headquarters but are rare in rural municipalities. Alternatives like homestay should be sought.
Electricity and Power
Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) was established on August 16, 1985, with the primary objective of generating, transmitting, and distributing adequate, reliable, and affordable power by planning, constructing, operating, and maintaining all generation, transmission, and distribution facilities in Nepal's power system, both interconnected and isolated.
NEA purchased 5,118 GWh of electricity from Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and 2,488 GWh from NEA’s subsidiaries within the country in the fiscal year 2022/ 23. Apart from this NEA also imports power from India. The total energy imported from India in the fiscal year 2022/ 23 was 1,833 GWh as compared to 1,543 GWh in FY 2021/ 22, an increase by 18.79%. Out of the total available energy, NEA and its subsidiaries contributed 43.80%, whereas import from India and purchase from domestic IPPs accounted for 14.82% and 41.38% respectively.
(Source: Nepal Electricity Authority: Annual Report august 2023)
SN |
Production Unit |
District |
Province |
Owner |
Type |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
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1 |
Syangja |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
144 |
|
|
2 |
Middle Marsyangdi |
Lamjung |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
70 |
|
3 |
Marshyangdi Hydropower Station |
Tanahun |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
69 |
69 |
4 |
Upper Marsyangdi A |
Lamjung |
Gandaki |
SSPC, China |
Hydroelectric |
50 |
|
5 |
Gandak Hydropower Plant |
Nawalparasi |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
15 |
15 |
6 |
Modi Khola Hydropower Station |
Parbat |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
14.8 |
14.8 |
7 |
Madkyu Khola |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
Sikles Hydropower Pvt. Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
13 |
13 |
8 |
Thapa Khola |
Mustang |
Gandaki |
Mount Kailash Energy Co. Pvt. Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
11.2 |
11.2 |
9 |
Lower Modi 1 |
Parbat |
Gandaki |
United Modi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Andhi Khola |
Syangja |
Gandaki |
Butwal Power Company Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
9.4 |
|
11 |
Seti Hydropower Station |
Pokhara |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
1.5 |
1.5 |
12 |
Fewa Hydropower Station |
Pokhara |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
1 |
1 |
13 |
Duhabi Multifuel |
Morang |
Koshi Province |
NEA |
Diesel Power station |
39 |
0 |
14 |
Mai Hydropower Station |
Illam |
Koshi Province |
Sanima Hydropower Limited |
Hydroelectric |
22 |
22 |
15 |
PuwaKhola Hydropower Station |
Illam |
Koshi Province |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
6.2 |
6.2 |
16 |
Chatara Hydropower Station |
Sunsari |
Koshi Province |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
3.2 |
3.2 |
17 |
Kulekhani I Hydropower Plant |
Makawanpur |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
60 |
60 |
18 |
Khimti Khola |
Dolakha |
Bagmati
|
Himal Power Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
60 |
60 |
19 |
Trishuli 3A |
Rasuwa |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
60 |
|
20 |
Bhotekoshi Power Plant |
Sindhupalchowk |
Bagmati
|
Bhotekoshi Power Company Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
45 |
45 |
21 |
Kulekhani II Hydropower Plant |
Makawanpur |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
32 |
32 |
22 |
Trishuli Hydropower Station |
Nuwakot |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
24 |
24 |
23 |
Chilime Hydropower Plant |
Rasuwa |
Bagmati
|
Chilime Hydro Power Company Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
22 |
22 |
24 |
Hetauda |
Makwanpur |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Diesel Power Station |
14.41 |
0 |
25 |
Devighat Hydropower Plant |
Nuwakot |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
14.1 |
14.1 |
26 |
Sunkoshi Hydropower Station |
Sindhupalchok |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
10.05 |
10.05 |
27 |
Indrawati II |
Sindhupalchok |
Bagmati
|
National Hydropower Co. Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
7.5 |
|
28 |
Mailun Khola |
Rasuwa |
Bagmati
|
Mailun Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
6 |
|
29 |
Sunkoshi Small Hydropower Plant |
Sindhupalchok |
Bagmati
|
Sanima Hydropower Limited |
Hydroelectric |
2.5 |
|
30 |
Panauti Hydropower Station |
Kavre |
Bagmati
|
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
2.4 |
2.4 |
31 |
Jhimruk Khola |
Pyuthan |
Lumbini Province |
Butwal Power Company Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
12 |
12 |
32 |
Chameliya Hydropower Plant, |
Darchula |
Sudurpaschim |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
30 |
30 |
Financial Services
Nepal Rastra Bank (Central Bank –Nepal)
NRB, the central bank of Nepal, established in 1956 under the Nepal Rastra Bank Act 1955 is the monetary, regulatory and supervisory authority of banks and financial institutions. The new Nepal Rastra Bank Act 2002 has ensured operational autonomy and independence to the Bank. The Board of Directors, chaired by the Governor, is the apex body of policymaking and the Governor discharges his duty as the chief executive of the Bank.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Nepal Rastra Bank ,Central Office |
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Address |
Baluwatar Kathmandu, Nepal P. O. Box 73 Phones: 977-1-4410158, 977-1-4410201, 977-1-4411250, 977-1-4419804, 977-1-4419805, 977-1-4419807 Fax: 977-1-4410159 |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max / min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
BIC/SWIFT Code -NRBLNPKA Max transfer amount equivalent to USD 40,000 (For transfer above USD 40,000, Letter of Credit is required) Min transfer amount: USD 1 |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
The account holder should have a foreign ($) account. Max currency exchange amount per day is USD 3,000 but for exchange above USD 3,000, a letter from custom office required |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
All type of banks should take a license from Central Bank of Nepal (Rastra Bank of Nepal) |
Other Locations |
|
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Nepal Rastra Bank |
Lumbini Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Siddharthanagar Rupandehi Phones: 977-71-520188 Fax: 071 520189 |
Koshi Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Biratnagar Morang Phones: 977-21-442190 977-21-442058 977-21-442772 Fax: 021-442319 |
Sudurpaschim Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Dhangadhi Kailali Phones: 977-91-523172 Fax: 091 521322
|
Madhesh Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Janakpur Dhanusa, Phones: 977-41-520362 Fax: 041 520302 |
Madhesh Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Birgunj Parsa Phones: 977-51-418098 977-51-418272 977-51 418165 Fax: 051-418102
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Gandaki Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Pokhara Kaski Phones: Fax: 977 061-462561 |
Lumbini Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepalgunj Banke Phones: 977-81-520683 Fax: 081 520226
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Sudurpaschim Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Dhangadhi Kailali, Nepal Phone: 977-91-523172 Fax: 977 91 521322 |
Karnali Province
Nepal Rastra Bank, Surkhet Surkhet, Nepal Phone: 977-83-520517 Fax: N/A |
As of Mid-Jan 2022, the number of financial institutions in the country as licensed by Nepal Rastra Bank are as follows:
Type of Financial Institution |
Number |
---|---|
Class “A”; commercial banks |
27 |
Class “B”; development banks |
17 |
Class “C”; finance companies |
17 |
Class “D”; microfinance |
67 |
Almost all commercial banks have presence in provinces. Nepal Rastra Bank issued directives to Class A, B and C financial institutions to maintain presence in all districts of the country.
NIC Asia Bank Limited
NIC Asia is one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country in terms of capital base, balance-sheet size, number of branches, ATM network, market share, and customer base. The bank is one of the fastest growing banks in Nepal, which believes in the highest standards of corporate governance and follows best international management practices. The bank has its operation in Nepal only and operates extensively in all the 7 provinces. All branches are inter-connected through V-Sat and are capable of providing online, real-time transaction.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
NIC Asia Bank Limited |
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Address |
Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu Phone: 01- 5970101 Fax: 01-5111180
Toll Free: 16600177771 (NTC) 1810-21-77771 (Ncell) |
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|
Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift Code: NICENPKA |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
There are no such limits for max/min exchange any amount can be exchanged. |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
The limit of the loan depends on the type of loan. |
Other Comments or Key Information |
The entire transactions are done based on the provisions rolled out by Nepal Rastra Bank, which might change from time to time. |
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Koshi Province
Road Opposite D.S.P Office, Biratnagar - 3 Nepal 977 021-450401 , 021-450403, 021-511921, 021-518534 , 021-518923, 021-518936
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Morang - 15, Bhojpur – 3, Dhankuta – 4, Illam – 1, Jhapa- 16, Khotang – 1, Okhaldhunga – 1, Panchthar – 1, Sankhuwasabha – 1, Solukhumbu – 1, Sunsari – 11, Taplejung – 1, Terathum – 1, Udayapur – 2
|
Madhesh Province
Ram Mandir Chowk, Janakpur Phone: 977-041-590570/ 041-590571 Mobile: 9801982025 |
Dhanusha – 9, Saptari – 4, Siraha – 6, Mahottari 3, Sarlahi – 10, Bara –6, Parsa – 7, Rautahat – 6 |
Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu Phone: 5970101
|
Kathmandu – 67, Sindhuli – 2, Ramechhap – 1, Dolakha – 1, Bhaktapur – 8, Dhading – 6, Kavre – 4, Lalitpur – 12, Nuwakot – 4, Rasuwa – 1, Sindhupalchok – 2, Chitwan – 9, Makwanpur - 3 |
Pokhara Metropolitan city Ward no. 10, Amarsing Chowk, Kaski 061- 433895
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Kaski – 12, Baglung – 1, Gorkha – 2, Lamjung – 1, Manang – 0, Mustang – 0, Myagdi – 1, Nawalpur – 7, Parbat – 1, Syangja – 2, Tanahun – 5 |
Lumbini Province
Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, Shrawan Path, Butwal, Rupandehi 977-071-533250 /533240 /533238 Mobile: 9801982421 (BM)
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Rupandehi – 27, Kapilvastu – 9, Nawal Parasi – 4, Argakhanchi – 1, Gulmi – 1, Palpa – 2, Dang – 5, Pyuthan – 1, Rolpa – 1, Eastern Rukum – 1, Banke – 6, Bardiya - 3 |
Birendra Chowk, Birendra Nagar, Surkhet Phone: +977-083-524092 Mobile: 9801982546 |
Surkhet – 2, Western Rukum – 1, Salyan – 1, Dolpa -0, Humla – 0, Jumla – 1, Kalikot – 1, Mugu – 1, Dailekh – 1, Jajarkot – 2 |
Dhangadi - 3, Godawari Road Phone: +977-091-417061/62 Mobile: 9801982570 |
Kailali – 10, Achham – 1, Doti – 1, Dadeldhura – 1, Bajhang – 1, Bajura – 1, Kanchanpur – 4, Baitadi – 1, Darchula - 1 |
Nepal Investment Mega Bank
Nepal Investment Mega Bank (NIMB) is one of the leading commercial banks of Nepal having a presence in all 7 provinces of Nepal with 260 branches.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Nepal Investment Mega Bank |
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Address |
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu Phone: 01-5342530, 01-5328229 Email: info@nimb.com.np |
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|
Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift Code: NIBLNPKT |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
There are no such limits for max/min exchange any amount can be exchanged. |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
EBanking Limit 20,00,000 Max. Daily limit. (Source: eBanking (nimb.com.np) |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
The limit of the loan depends on the type of loan. |
Other Comments or Key Information |
The entire transactions are done based on the provisions rolled out by Nepal Rastra Bank, which might change from time to time. |
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Koshi Province Rangeli Road, Biratnagar - 7, Morang Phone: 021-511354, 021-511384 |
Bhojpur -2, Dhankuta -0, Ilam -1, Jhapa -4, Khotang -0, Morang-7, Okhaldhunga -2, Panchthar -3 |
Madhesh Province Janak Chowk, Janakpur - 2, Dhanusa Phone: 041-590226/27/28/29 Email: janakpur@nimb.com.np
|
Bara – 3, Dhanusa – 5, Mahottari – 1, Parsa – 3, Rautahat – 1, Saptari – 0, Sarlahi – 4, Siraha - 2 |
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu Phone: 01-5342530, 01-5328229 Email: info@nimb.com.np
|
Bhaktapur – 6, Chitwan – 13, Dhading – 4, Dolakha – 4, Kathmandu – 49, Kavrepalanchok – 1, Lalitpur – 9, Makwanpur – 2, Nuwakot – 2, Ramechhap – 2, Rasuwa – 2, Sindhuli – 3, Sindhupalchok - 5 |
Birauta, Pokhara – 17, Kaski Phone: 061-465580/465581 Email: birauta@nimb.com.np |
Baglung – 1, Gorkha – 2, Kaski – 20, Lamjung – 2, Manang – 1, Mustang – 2, Myagdi – 1, Nawalpur – 5, Parbat – 3, Syangja – 3, Tanahu – 5 |
Lumbini Province Butwal Phone: 071-539991,071-539992,071-539993 Email: customerservicebw@nimb.com.np
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Arghakhanchi – 2, Banke – 3, Bardiya – 2, Dang – 4, Gulmi – 2, Kapilvastu – 4, Palpa – 3, Nawalparasi – 3, Pyuthan – 3, Rolpa – 1, Rupandehi - 12 |
Neta Chowk, Surkhet Phone: 083-524330, 083-524331 Email: customerservicesk@nimb.com.np
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Dailekh – 2, Dolpa – 0, Humla – 0, Jajarkot – 0, Jumla – 2, Kalikot – 2, Mugu – 0, Rukum – 0, Slayan – 2, Surkhet – 1 |
Main Road, Dhangadi Phone: 091-417502/03, 091-523706 Email: customerservicedg@nimb.com.np
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Achham – 2, Baitadi – 2, Bajhang – 1, Bajura – 0, Dadeldhura – 1, Darchula – 3, Doti – 1, Kailali – 4, Kanchanpur – 1 |
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
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Address |
New Baneshwor Branch P.O.Box 3990, New Baneshwar, Kathmandu
Tel: +977 1 5970500 |
|
|
Available? |
Comments (max/min transfer or exchange amounts, etc.) |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
Swift Code: SCBLNPKA |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
Provides foreign exchange services at attractive rates for various purposes |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
Fund transfers limits: Per transaction: NPR 5,00,000.00/- Per day: 1,000,000.00/- Per month: 3,000,000.00/- Maximum number of transactions per day: 5 (Source: ConnectIPS Terms and Conditions and Limits – Standard Chartered Nepal (sc.com) |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
Provides Personal Loal, Cash Backed Loan and Mortgage Loan |
Other Comments or Key Information |
The limit of the loan depends on the type of loan.
|
Other Locations |
|
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Koshi Province P.O. Box 201, Main Road-7, Biratnagar, Morang Fax No:977-21-590082 |
Morang – 1, Sunsari – 1, |
Madhesh Province
Branch-Birgunj, Adarsha Nagar Branch Adarsha Nagar-13, Birgunj Tel: 051-529494 Fax No: 051-529677 |
Parsa - 1 |
Bagmati Province
New Baneshwor Branch P.O.Box 3990, New Baneshwar, Kathmandu Tel: 977-1-5970500 Fax No: |
Kathmandu -5, Lalitpur – 2, Chitwan – 1 |
Gandaki Province
Pokhara P.O box: 08, New Road, Pokhara, Phone: 977 061 523875, 523876, 536231, 536230 Fax: 977 061 531676 |
Kaski - 2 |
Province 5
Branch-Nepalgunj, Banke Branch Surkhet Road, Ward No 13, Nepalgunj Banke, Tel:977-81- 531555 Fax No: |
Rupandehi – 1, Banke - 1 |
Karnali Province |
N/A |
Sudurpaschim Province |
N/A |
Mobile Money
Money mobile is an emerging sector, and with an increase in smart phone users, it is gaining popularity. The covid pandemic also led to the increase in most people shifting from conventional mode of payment to online payment system. The popular online payment service providers in Nepal are eSewa, IME Pay, Khalti and QR scan.
The following services are available: self-wallet management, link/load from bank accounts, cash out at agents and banks, utility bills, merchant and bulk payment, and remittance. Currently there is no interoperability among different mobile wallets and mobile phone providers; however, amount from one bank can be transferred to another bank through Fone Pay app and connect IPS.
Mobile money and its general information |
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License |
Yes |
Number of the phone operator |
5 |
Phone penetration |
123% |
MM provider |
5 |
Mobile remittance |
0.5% |
Leading company |
eSewa phone pay Pvt. Ltd. |
Other company |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Nepal Transit and Warehousing Co. Ltd. (NTWCL) is a wholly owned undertaking of Government of Nepal reporting to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS), established on September 15, 1971 under the provisions of the Treaty of Transit between Nepal & India. The company functions as representative of the Government to provide warehousing facilities at Port of Kolkata, India and conduct all the transit-related activities including undertaking of government-owned cargo, clearing and forwarding and managing of transport between gateway port and Nepal. NTWCL, is duly registered in both Nepal and India under the company act of both countries.
NTWCL is a government-owned company under the MoICS, primarily responsible for the incoming cargo handling at major entry points.
Address of Office in Nepal/India |
Service |
---|---|
NTWCL P.O. Box.1194 Baluwatar, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 01- 4441985, 4438247, 4438317
Email: info@nepaltransit.com |
Cargo, clearing and forwarding and managing of transport |
NTWCL (TIA Branch Office) Tribhuvan International Airport, Cargo Complex, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal TEL: +977- 9841792206 (Roman Kumar Shrestha) Email: tia@nepaltransit.com |
Main Function
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NTWCL (Branch Office) Custom Premises, Kakadvitta Tel: 977-23- 562248 Email:mailto: kakadvitta@nepaltransit.com, ntwclkvt@gmail.com |
Main Function
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NTWCL (Branch Office) Branch Office, Custom Area, Birgunj Phone No: 051-521356, 051-621540 |
Main Function
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NTWCL (Branch Office) 41C, Ekbalpore Road, Kolkata – 700023, India Tel: 0091-33-24496688 Fax: 0091-33-24496670 Email: kolkata@nepaltransit.com , ntwccu@gmail.com
Sub-Branch Offices Haldia Township, District Midhnapur, Haldia, India. Tel. 0091-3224-263374 E-mail: haldia@nepaltransit.com
Radhikapur, North Dinajpur, West Bengal, India, Tel: 0091-3522-352162 E-mail : radhikapur@nepaltransit.com |
Main Function
Available Service
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NTWCL (Tatopani Branch) Larcha, Sindhupalchok, Nepal E-mail : tatopani@nepaltransit.com Mobile: 9851254257 (Tek Raj Kandel) |
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NTWCL (GBIA Branch) Bhairahawa, Nepal E-mail : gbia@nepaltransit.com Mobile: 9848743512 (Tara Kumari Joshi) |
Main Functions:
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Association of freight forwarding agents in Nepal (NEFFA)
Nepal Freight Association (NEFFA) provides related information, consultations, and platforms for the workshop, seminars, interactions, training, etc. There are 110 companies as General Members and 7 companies as Associate members in the association. NEFFA’s mission is to facilitate international trade by delivering goods at the destination in an efficient and fast manner. (source: Nepal Freight Forwarders Associations - Cargo Nepal, Freight Forward in Nepal |)
Handling Equipment
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB) is a Government agency that develops Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs). NITDB outsources management of the infrastructure and provision of logistics handling equipment to private companies. There are 8 ICDs and 4 ICPs
TransNepal Freight Services Pvt. Ltd is the company that manages Biratnagar ICD and Bhairahawa ICD. Himalayan Terminal Pvt Ltd manages Birgunj ICD. The remaining 3 ICDs (Khakarbhitta, Rasuwa and Tatopani are managed by NITBD.
Airport Ground Handling: Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) is responsible for ground handling of cargo at Tribhuvan International airport, Gautam Buddha International airport and is scheduled to operate in Pokhara Regional International airport. Indian Airlines and Thai Airways have ground handling equipment for their own needs, whereas Nepal Airlines does ground handling work for the other airlines and for themselves. (Source: https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/nac-s-ground-handling-servi…).
Postal and Courier Services
Postal and courier services includes express delivery services. General Post Office (GPO) Nepal serves as the Office of Exchange (OE) in Nepal under the department of postal service Nepal. Recently, it has been operating a Mobile Postal Service within the capital, It provides the following services at present:
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Letter Service (Ordinary Letter and Registered Letter)
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Parcel Service
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Express Mail Services (Domestic and International)
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Post Box Service (Ordinary and Online)
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Postal services
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Banking services
Printing and Publishing
The Government of Nepal formulated a new national information policy in the year 2049 BS (1992) that changed the name of Department of Printing and Publication to the Department of Printing. Department of Printing is under Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MOCIT). Department publishes security printing materials of the government and majority of the government related documents.
Taxi Companies
There are around 11,000 taxis in the Kathmandu valley and around 5500 taxis in Pokhara (kathmandupost.com) Airport taxis are also available at both domestic and International terminals at Kathmandu, and major national Airports. Taxi services are not present in the hilly regional airports. Travelers can book taxis via online apps like “Easy Taxi Nepal” and “Taximandu”, “Pathao” and “Indrive” applications.
Vehicle Rental
Vehicle rental services are available in Kathmandu and in the major cities in the country, offering city cars, 4x4 vehicles and mini buses, with or without driver. Many rental services are local tourist companies,
Ride-hailing services like “Pathao” and “InDrive” are popular in Kathmandu, they offer both 2 wheelers and taxis for service, although they have faced repeatedly regulatory and legal setbacks. The current law prohibits private vehicles from car-pooling or any other commercial services. Section 8 of the Motor vehicles and Transportation Management Act 1993 states that private motor vehicles cannot be used for public transport services.
CarhireNepal.com is a professionally managed car rental services company in Nepal
Vehicle Rental in Nepal | Hire car, jeep, Van, HiAce, Bus in Nepal (easytransportnepal.com)
Waste Management and Disposal Services
The Metropolitan City, sub- Metropolitan cities, municipality and rural municipality (local government) have the main responsibility for managing solid waste. The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), Solid Waste Management Technical Support Centre (SWMTSC) have also roles and responsibilities for managing the municipal waste.
Under the MoFAGA, Solid Waste Management Technical Support Centre (SWMTSC) is responsible for providing technical support to manage solid waste to the local governments. Currently, municipalities and private companies are involved in the collection of wastes following wastes using the collection point method, waste collection through bell (whistleblowing) and door-to-door collection (Sharma, 2017) and waste collection through mobile apps such as Khaalisisi.com, and doko recyclers. There are some designated landfill sites near major Metro/municipalities for solid waste management.
Safe disposal and sustainable management of Municipal Solid Waste is a problem countrywide. Illegal dumping of waste at different locations and open air burning of waste is a common practice, creating hazards to human health and environment.
Nepal Swachha Batabaran Sirjana Kendra is taking the responsibility of managing the wastes from the public places such as the premises of temples. Clean Nepal has been engaging in the collection of household wastes every once or twice a week and is responsible for managing the animal carcasses within the Kathmandu Valley.
Nepal Pollution Control and Environment Management Center (NEPCEMAC), Sarsafai Jaagaran Sahakari (SaSaJa) cooperative and Sarsafai Jagaran Sanstha (SaSaJa) organization and few scrap dealers were identified working inside Teku Waste Collection Center. "Khaalisisi" (empty bottles) which was founded in 2017 and aims at mitigating the problem of disposing the waste at the landfill site and encourages recycling of wastes. Similar to Khaalisisi.com is another digitized form of waste recycling which is known as "Doko Recyclers". It was founded in 2017 and provides both household and corporate waste management services. Doko and Khaalisisi both up-cycle specific wastes to create new marketable products. Hatti Hatti, Tyre Treasures, and Dhaasoo are among few other companies up cycling solid waste in Kathmandu. (Souce: institutional architecture of municipal solid waste management (mswm) nepal, June 2020
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