2.3 Nepal Road Network
Overview
Roads are the predominant mode of transport in Nepal. Road network of Nepal is categorized into the strategic road network (SRN), which comprises of highways and feeder roads, and the local road network (LRN), comprising of district roads and Urban roads. Nepal’s road network consists of about 64,500 km of roads. Of these, about 13,500 km belong to the SRN, the core network of national highways and feeder roads connecting district headquarters.
(Picture : Nepal Road Standard 2070)
The network density is low, at 14 kms 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’s) survey shows that 50% of the population of the hill areas still must walk two hours to reach an SRN road. Two of the 77 district headquarters, namely Humla, and Dolpa are yet to be connected to the SRN.
(Source: Sector Assessment [Summary]: Road Transport)
Primary Roads in Nepal
S.N. |
Rd. Ref. No. |
Name of Highway |
Length (km) |
Node Feature |
Remarks |
|
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Point |
End Point |
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1 |
H01 |
Mahendra Highway |
1027.67 |
Mechi Bridge, Jhapa Border |
Gadda chowki Border, Kanchanpur |
East to West of Country |
2 |
H02 |
Tribhuvan Highway |
159.66 |
Tribhuvan Statue, Tripureshwor |
Sirsiya Bridge, Birgunj Border |
Connects biggest Customs to Capital |
3 |
H03 |
Arniko Highway |
112.83 |
Maitighar Junction, KTM |
Friendship Bridge, Kodari Border |
Connects Chinese border to Capital |
4 |
H04 |
Prithvi Highway |
173.43 |
Naubise (TRP) |
Prithvi Chowk, Pokhara |
Connects Province 3 to Province 4 |
5 |
H05 |
Narayanghat - Mugling Highway |
36.16 |
Pulchowk, Naryanghat (PRM) |
Mugling |
Naryanghat to Mugling |
6 |
H06 |
Dhulikhel Sindhuli Bhittamod Highway |
198 |
Bhittamod border, Jaleshwor |
Dhulikhel (ARM) |
135.94 Km. completed, Major route to eastern part of Country |
7 |
H07 |
Mechi Highway |
268.06 |
Kechana Border, Bhadrapur |
Taplejung |
|
8 |
H08 |
Koshi Highway |
111.46 |
Rani Border, Biratnagar |
Hile |
|
9 |
H09 |
Sagarmatha Highway |
265 |
Kadmaha, Saptari (MRM) |
Solusalleri Solukhumbu |
53.97 km. completed |
10 |
H010 |
Siddhartha Highway |
181.22 |
Sunauli Border |
Prithvi Chowk, Pokhara |
|
11 |
H011 |
Rapti Highway |
196 |
Ameliya, Dang (MRM) |
Musikot, Rukum |
168.54 km Completed |
12 |
H012 |
Ratna Highway |
113.08 |
Jamuniya Border, Nepalgunj |
Bangesimal, Surkhet |
|
13 |
H013 |
Karnali Highway |
220 |
Surkhet, Bangesimal |
Jumla, Kalikot |
113 km Completed |
14 |
H014 |
Mahakali Highway |
320 |
Mohana Bridge, Dhangadhi Border |
Darchula |
307.76 km Completed |
15 |
H015 |
Seti Highway |
65.96 |
Syaule, Dadeldhura |
Samuwagad - In Safe Road |
Completed |
16. |
H017 |
Postal Highway |
1792 |
Kechana Kawal |
Dodhara |
Alternative road to H01, east to west in Terai, ongoing project |
17. |
|
KTM-Terai Fast Track (Expressway) |
|
Nijgarh, Bara |
Khokana, Lalitpur |
Prioritized Mega highway project |
18. |
H018 |
Pushpa Lal Highway |
1,776 |
Chiyabhanjyang, Panchthar |
Jhulalghat, Baitadi |
Alternative road to H01, east to west in mid-hills, ongoing project |
(Source: List of Strategic Road Network – National Highway Roads)
Major Road Construction Projects
Kathmandu Terai/Madhesh Expressway
The Expressway will be constructed by Nepali Army (NA). The Expressway consists of a dual carriageway with double lane high design speed highway. The overall 76.2 km (proposed) length stretches from Khokana (Lalitpur) to Nijgadh (Bara) interconnecting Kathmandu and Makwanpur district in between. The project has started and is planned to complete by May 2024.
(Source: Fast Track Road Project)
SASEC Road Connectivity Project
The South Asia Sub-Regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Road Connectivity Project is building alternative routes between the districts of Sunsari and Saptari to create year-round passable conditions along the East West Highway, especially across the Koshi River. The project is upgrading 73 km of bypass and border roads along the East-West Highway to two lanes and improving 114 km of another strategic roadway.
(Source: Nepal: South Asia Sub-regional Economic Cooperation Road Connectivity 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 has aimed to accomplish the Mid-Hill Highway by the fiscal year 2022/2023.
- Madan Bhandari Inner Terai Highway: Inner Terai highway, an ongoing project once completed would extend 1200 km from east to west. The highway would run parallel to Mid Hill highway to the North and Mahendra Highway to the south.
- East-West Postal Highway: The East-West Postal Highway, popularly known as Hulaki Marga, connects 20 districts in the southern Terai belt. The highway extends 975 km from east to west. The project also includes another 817 kms of roads that will connect all Tarai districts. Construction work has started on the road sections in Province 2. The progress has been slow.
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 |
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---|---|---|---|---|
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure & Transport |
Mr. Shiva Hari Sapkota, Deputy Director General /Speaker Department of Roads Chakupat, Patan |
T: +977-1-5529075 F: +977-1-5529106 |
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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. |
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Ministry in Charge |
Contact Names, Address & Email |
Telephone & Fax |
||
Ministry of Physical Infrastructure & Transport |
Ram Prasad Gauli, Info Officer/ Office Secretary Roads Board Nepal N.K. Singh Marga, Minbhawan, Kathmandu Nepal Email: info@rbn.org.np Web: rbn.org.np |
T: +-977-1-4493515 F: +-977-1-4493542 |
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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) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kathmandu |
Hetauda |
Janakpur |
Biratnagar |
Bhairahawa |
Pokhara |
Birendranagar |
Dhangadhi |
|
Kathmandu |
|
82 |
244 |
373 |
261 |
202 |
584 |
656 |
Hetauda |
82 |
|
165 |
317 |
194 |
205 |
516 |
588 |
Janakpur |
244 |
165 |
|
201 |
449 |
367 |
678 |
751 |
BIratnagar |
373 |
317 |
201 |
|
508 |
519 |
803 |
903 |
Bhairahawa |
261 |
194 |
449 |
508 |
|
179 |
333 |
406 |
Pokhara |
202 |
205 |
367 |
519 |
179 |
|
478 |
551 |
BIrendranagar |
584 |
516 |
678 |
803 |
333 |
478 |
|
243 |
Dhangadhi |
656 |
588 |
751 |
903 |
406 |
551 |
243 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Province Capitals (hours) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kathmandu |
Hetauda |
Janakpur |
Biratnagar |
Bhairahawa |
Pokhara |
Birendranagar |
Dhangadhi |
|
Kathmandu |
|
3.25 |
6.75 |
8.75 |
7.50 |
5.50 |
13.25 |
14.50 |
Hetauda |
3.25 |
|
3.75 |
6.50 |
4.5 |
5 |
11.25 |
12.50 |
Janakpur |
6.75 |
3.75 |
|
4.25 |
10 |
8.50 |
14.75 |
16 |
BIratnagar |
8.75 |
6.50 |
4.25 |
|
11 |
11.50 |
17.75 |
18.75 |
Bhairahawa |
7.50 |
4.5 |
10 |
11 |
|
5.50 |
7.25 |
8.50 |
Pokhara |
5.50 |
5 |
8.50 |
11.50 |
5.50 |
|
11.75 |
12.75 |
BIrendranagar |
13.25 |
11.25 |
14.75 |
17.75 |
7.25 |
11.75 |
|
5.75 |
Dhangadhi |
14.25 |
12.5 |
16 |
18.75 |
8.5 |
12.75 |
5.75 |
|
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 approximately 4,622 annual traffic fatalities. Nepal’s fatality rate16 per 100K people and 400 per 100k registered vehicle is one of the highest rates in the continent and the world (WHO:2018). Road quality and frequent construction projects partially act as a control mechanism to limit speeding. Motorcycle accidents are frequent.
General strikes, or Bandhs, can involve blockage and shutdown of major roads. It is advisable to avoid travel during these strikes. The link provides the live data on fatality on the roads of Nepal
WHO 2018: Deaths on the Road.and Global Status Report On Road Safety 2018
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
The 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. However, no weighbridges are installed and operated by DoTM at present. 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) |
Nepal |
India |
---|---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles (4 wheeled) |
12 |
|
Truck with 2 Axles (6 wheeled) |
16.2 |
19 |
Truck with 3 Axles |
25 |
28.5 |
Truck with 4 Axles (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
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.
- 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
Province 1
All the districts of Province No. 1 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 Jhapato 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 Biratnagarand connects Myanglung with it. Itahari, Dharan, Dhankuta, Bhedetar, Hile are the destinations along with highway.
- Sagarmatha Highway: Two lanes, 265 km long highway starts from Kadmaha of Province No. 2and connects Solukhumbu with it. Gaighat, Saune etc. are the destinations along with highway.
- Mahendra HighwayThe major East-West Highway of Nepal starts from Kakarbhitta of Province No. 1.
Road network in Province 1
Distances from Province 1 Capital to Major Towns (km) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biratnagar |
Itahari |
Dharan |
Mechinagar |
Gaighat |
Birtamod |
Damak |
Suryodaya |
|
BIratnagar |
|
25 |
42 |
108 |
134 |
91 |
58 |
143 |
Itahari |
25 |
|
17 |
92 |
122 |
75 |
42 |
123 |
Dharan |
42 |
17 |
|
108 |
87 |
92 |
59 |
143 |
Mechinagar |
108 |
92 |
108 |
|
213 |
19 |
52 |
56 |
Gaighat |
134 |
122 |
87 |
213 |
|
230 |
164 |
248 |
Birtamod |
91 |
75 |
92 |
19 |
230 |
|
37 |
54 |
Damak |
58 |
42 |
59 |
52 |
164 |
37 |
|
87 |
Suryodaya |
143 |
123 |
143 |
56 |
248 |
54 |
87 |
|
Travel Time from Province 1 Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Biratnagar |
Itahari |
Dharan |
Mechinagar |
Gaighat |
Birtamod |
Damak |
Suryodaya |
|
BIratnagar |
|
1 |
1.50 |
3 |
3 |
2.50 |
2 |
4 |
Itahari |
1 |
|
0.50 |
2.25 |
2.50 |
1.75 |
1 |
3.25 |
Dharan |
1.5 |
0.5 |
|
2.50 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
1.50 |
3.75 |
Mechinagar |
3 |
2.25 |
2.5 |
|
4.75 |
0.50 |
1.25 |
1.75 |
Gaighat |
3 |
2.5 |
2.25 |
4.75 |
|
5.25 |
3.50 |
5.75 |
Birtamod |
2.5 |
1.75 |
2.25 |
0.5 |
5.25 |
|
1 |
1.75 |
Damak |
2 |
1 |
1.50 |
1.25 |
3.50 |
1 |
|
2.50 |
Suryodaya |
4 |
3.25 |
3.75 |
1.75 |
5.75 |
1.75 |
2.5 |
|
Province 2
The East-West Highway runs longitudinally across the Province 2. 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 Province 2, 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.
Strategic Road Network of Province-2 and Administrative division
Source: reliefweb.int
Distance Matrix (Province 2)
Distances from Province 2 Capital to Major Towns (km) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Janakpur |
Birgunj |
Kalaiva |
Gaur |
Malangawa |
Jaleshower |
Siraha |
Rajbira |
|
Janakpur |
|
157 |
143 |
136 |
91 |
20 |
83 |
120 |
Birgunj |
1.57 |
|
20 |
105 |
115 |
117 |
195 |
230 |
Kalaiva |
143 |
20 |
|
125 |
135 |
199 |
215 |
250 |
Gaur |
136 |
105 |
125 |
|
55 |
155 |
175 |
210 |
Malangawa |
91 |
115 |
135 |
55 |
|
45 |
130 |
165 |
Jaleshower |
20 |
117 |
199 |
155 |
45 |
|
90 |
125 |
Siraha |
83 |
195 |
215 |
175 |
130 |
90 |
|
82 |
Rajbiraj |
120 |
230 |
250 |
210 |
165 |
125 |
82 |
|
Distances from Province 2 Capital to Major Towns (hours) |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Janakpur |
Birgunj |
Kalaiva |
Gaur |
Malangawa |
Jaleshower |
Siraha |
Rajbira |
|
Janakpur |
|
4 |
3.5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
2.5 |
Birgunj |
4 |
|
0.5 |
2.5 |
3 |
4 |
4.5 |
5 |
Kalaiva |
3.5 |
0.5 |
|
3 |
3.5 |
4.5 |
5 |
5.5 |
Gaur |
3 |
2.5 |
3 |
|
1.5 |
2.5 |
3.5 |
4 |
Malangawa |
2 |
3 |
3.5 |
1.5 |
|
1 |
3 |
3.5 |
Jaleshower |
1 |
4 |
4.5 |
2.5 |
1 |
|
2 |
3 |
Siraha |
2 |
4.5 |
5 |
3.5 |
3 |
2 |
|
2 |
Rajbiraj |
2.5 |
5 |
5.5 |
4 |
3.5 |
3 |
2 |
|
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 Province 2 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, Tanahuand Kaski.
- BP Koirala Highway: The BP Highway, also known as the Banepa- Bardibas Highway, links Kathmandu Valley with Province 2 and connects with eastern Nepal.
Road Network in Bagmati Province
Distances from Bagmati Province Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hetauda |
Kathmandu |
Ratnanagar |
Bhimeshowr |
Bidur |
Dhunche |
Chautara |
|
Hetauda |
|
87 |
63 |
282 |
135 |
186 |
175 |
Kathmandu |
87 |
|
159 |
129 |
76 |
127 |
73 |
Ratnagar |
63 |
159 |
|
343 |
140 |
191 |
236 |
Bhimeshowr |
282 |
129 |
343 |
|
205 |
256 |
136 |
Bidur |
135 |
76 |
140 |
205 |
|
53 |
122 |
Dhunche |
186 |
127 |
191 |
256 |
53 |
|
204 |
Chautara |
175 |
73 |
236 |
136 |
122 |
204 |
|
Travel Time from Bagmati Province Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hetauda |
Kathmandu |
Ratnanagar |
Bhimeshowr |
Bidur |
Dhunche |
Chautara |
|
Hetauda |
|
3.50 |
1.25 |
7.50 |
5 |
7.25 |
7 |
Kathmandu |
3.50 |
|
4.25 |
4.75 |
2.50 |
4.75 |
3.75 |
Ratnagar |
1.25 |
4.25 |
|
8.75 |
3.75 |
6 |
8.25 |
Bhimeshowr |
7.50 |
4.75 |
8.75 |
|
7 |
9.25 |
5.50 |
Bidur |
5 |
2.50 |
3.75 |
7 |
|
2.50 |
6.25 |
Dhunche |
7.25 |
4.75 |
6 |
9.25 |
2.5 |
|
8.75 |
Chautara |
7 |
3.75 |
8.25 |
5.5 |
6.25 |
8.75 |
|
Gandaki Province
9 out of 11 districts of Gandaki Province are connected via blacktopped road. Road connection to Mustang and Manang although navigable are earthen and graveled and can pose serious issues during rainy season.
- Siddhartha Highway: Siddhartha Highway (H10) connects Province 5 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.
Road Network in Gandaki Province
Distances from Gandaki Province Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pokhara |
Vyas |
Gaindakot |
Baglung |
Gorkha |
Beshisahar |
Chame |
Jomsom |
|
Pokhara |
|
50 |
139 |
76 |
106 |
106 |
168 |
155 |
Vyas |
50 |
|
91 |
126 |
58 |
58 |
120 |
205 |
Gaindakot |
139 |
91 |
|
214 |
80 |
113 |
175 |
294 |
Baglung |
76 |
126 |
214 |
|
182 |
182 |
244 |
102 |
Gorkha |
106 |
58 |
80 |
182 |
|
81 |
143 |
262 |
Besisahar |
106 |
58 |
113 |
182 |
81 |
|
67 |
262 |
Chame |
168 |
120 |
175 |
244 |
143 |
67 |
|
323 |
Jomsom |
155 |
205 |
294 |
102 |
262 |
262 |
323 |
|
Travel Time from Gandaki Province Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pokhara |
Vyas |
Gaindakot |
Baglung |
Gorkha |
Beshisahar |
Chame |
Jomsom |
|
Pokhara |
|
1.50 |
4 |
2.75 |
2.75 |
3 |
6 |
6.75 |
Vyas |
1.5 |
|
2.75 |
4 |
1.50 |
1.75 |
4.75 |
8.25 |
Gaindakot |
4 |
2.75 |
|
6.50 |
2.50 |
3.50 |
6.50 |
10.75 |
Baglung |
2.75 |
4 |
6.50 |
|
5.25 |
5.75 |
8.75 |
5 |
Gorkha |
2.75 |
1.50 |
2.50 |
5.25 |
|
2.25 |
5.50 |
9.50 |
Besisahar |
3 |
1.75 |
3.50 |
5.75 |
2.25 |
|
3.50 |
10 |
Chame |
6 |
4.75 |
6.5 |
8.75 |
5.5 |
3.5 |
|
13 |
Jomsom |
6.75 |
8.25 |
10.75 |
5 |
9.5 |
10 |
13 |
|
Province 5
All 12 districts of Province 5 are connected via blacktopped road. 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 Province 5 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 Province 5 to Province 3 to east and Province 7 to the west.
Road Network in Province 5
Distances from Province 5 Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Butwal |
Ghorahi |
Nepalgunj |
Kapilvastu |
Rajapur |
Bhairahawa |
Ramgram |
|
Butwal |
|
148 |
249 |
49 |
266 |
29 |
41 |
Ghorahi |
148 |
|
153 |
120 |
169 |
161 |
188 |
Nepalgunj |
249 |
153 |
|
221 |
47 |
262 |
289 |
Kapivastu |
49 |
120 |
221 |
|
238 |
42 |
89 |
Rajapur |
266 |
169 |
47 |
238 |
|
279 |
306 |
Bhairahawa |
29 |
161 |
262 |
42 |
279 |
|
25 |
Ramgram |
41 |
188 |
289 |
89 |
306 |
25 |
|
Travel Time from Province 5 Capital City to Major Towns (hours) |
|||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Butwal |
Ghorahi |
Nepalgunj |
Kapilvastu |
Rajapur |
Bhairahawa |
Ramgram |
|
Butwal |
|
3.25 |
5 |
1 |
5.25 |
0.75 |
1 |
Ghorahi |
3.25 |
|
3 |
2.75 |
3.25 |
3.75 |
4.25 |
Nepalgunj |
5 |
3 |
|
4.25 |
1.25 |
5.50 |
5.75 |
Kapivastu |
1 |
2.75 |
4.25 |
|
4.75 |
1 |
2 |
Rajapur |
5.25 |
3.25 |
1.25 |
4.75 |
|
5.75 |
6 |
Bhairahawa |
0.75 |
3.75 |
5.50 |
1 |
5.75 |
|
0.75 |
Ramgram |
1 |
4.25 |
5.75 |
2 |
6 |
0.75 |
|
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 40 km of the Ratna Highway from the border at Bheriganga Municipality, Surkhet with Bardiya district joins Province 5 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.
Road Network in Karnali Province
Distance Matrix (Karnali Province)
Distances from Karnali Province capital, Birendranagar to Major Towns (km) |
|||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surkhet |
Chhinchu |
Dullu |
Dailekh |
Manma |
Nagma |
Jumla |
Gamgadhi |
Jajarkot |
Rukum |
Salyan |
Surkhet |
|
29 |
86 |
95 |
160 |
210 |
243 |
252 |
105 |
135 |
90 |
Chhinchu |
29 |
|
112 |
121 |
186 |
236 |
269 |
328 |
76 |
106 |
61 |
Dullu |
86 |
112 |
|
24 |
83 |
132 |
165 |
224 |
190.8 |
221 |
176 |
Dailekh |
95 |
121 |
24 |
|
107 |
172 |
205 |
264 |
200 |
230 |
185 |
Manma |
160 |
186 |
83 |
106.5 |
|
50 |
83 |
175 |
265 |
295 |
250 |
Nagma |
210 |
236 |
132 |
172 |
50 |
|
33 |
92 |
315 |
345 |
300 |
Jumla |
243 |
269 |
165 |
205 |
83 |
33 |
|
125 |
348 |
378 |
333 |
Gamgadhi |
252 |
328 |
224 |
264 |
175 |
92 |
125 |
|
407 |
437 |
392 |
Jajarkot |
105 |
76 |
191 |
200 |
265 |
315 |
348 |
407 |
|
60 |
105 |
Rukum |
135 |
106 |
221 |
230 |
295 |
345 |
378 |
437 |
60 |
|
45 |
Salyan |
90 |
61 |
176 |
185 |
250 |
300 |
333 |
392 |
105 |
45 |
|
Travel Time from Birendranagar, Surkhet to Major Towns (hours) |
|||||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Surkhet |
Chhinchu |
Dullu |
Dailekh |
Manma |
Nagma |
Jumla |
Gamgadhi |
Jajarkot |
Rukum |
Salyan |
Surkhet |
|
1.25 |
4 |
4.5 |
6.5 |
7.75 |
9 |
14.25 |
5.5 |
6.75 |
3.75 |
Chhinchu |
1.25 |
|
5.5 |
5 |
7.75 |
9 |
10.25 |
15.50 |
4 |
5.5 |
2.5 |
Dullu |
4 |
5.5 |
|
2 |
4.5 |
7 |
6.5 |
13.5 |
9.5 |
10.75 |
7.75 |
Dailekh |
4.5 |
5 |
2 |
|
5.5 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
10 |
11.25 |
8 |
Manma |
6.5 |
7.75 |
4.5 |
5.5 |
|
2.5 |
3.5 |
8 |
12 |
13.25 |
10.25 |
Nagma |
7.75 |
9 |
7 |
7 |
2.5 |
|
1.5 |
6.5 |
13.25 |
14.5 |
11.5 |
Jumla |
9 |
10.25 |
6.5 |
8 |
3.5 |
1.5 |
|
8 |
14.5 |
15.75 |
12.75 |
Gamgadhi |
14.25 |
15.50 |
13.5 |
11 |
8 |
6.5 |
8 |
|
19.75 |
21 |
18 |
Jajarkot |
5.5 |
4 |
9.5 |
10 |
12 |
13.25 |
14.5 |
19.75 |
|
6 |
9 |
Rukum |
6.75 |
5.5 |
10.75 |
11.25 |
13.25 |
14.5 |
15.75 |
21 |
6 |
|
3 |
Salyan |
3.75 |
2.5 |
7.75 |
8 |
10.25 |
11.5 |
12.75 |
18 |
9 |
3 |
|
Known obstacles and bridges in Karnali province
Construction of Bridge on Karnali Highway on the way to Manma.
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.
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 landslide often pose severe access constraints during the monsoon season. Puspalal Mid hill Highways is in the construction process but at a slow pace.
Strategic Road Network of Sudurpaschim Province
Source: Road Network Data (DoR)
Distance Matrix (Sudurpashchim Province)
Distances from Sudurpaschim Province capital, Dhangadi to Major Towns (km) |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kailali |
Kanchanpur |
Dadeldhura |
Baitadi |
Darchula |
Bajhang |
Doti |
Bajura |
Achham |
|
Kailali |
|
64 |
155 |
182 |
328 |
280 |
200 |
340 |
306 |
Kanchanpur |
64 |
|
203 |
221 |
368 |
320 |
240 |
380 |
346 |
Dadeldhura |
155 |
203 |
|
37 |
174 |
116 |
45 |
185 |
151 |
Baitadi |
182 |
221 |
37 |
|
157 |
102 |
71 |
221 |
177 |
Darchula |
328 |
368 |
174 |
157 |
|
249 |
281 |
358 |
324 |
Bajhang |
280 |
320 |
116 |
102 |
249 |
|
161 |
301 |
267 |
Doti |
200 |
240 |
45 |
71 |
281 |
161 |
|
140 |
106 |
Bajura |
340 |
380 |
185 |
221 |
358 |
301 |
140 |
|
52 |
Achham |
306 |
346 |
151 |
177 |
324 |
267 |
106 |
52 |
|
Distances from Sudurpaschim Province capital, Dhangadi to Major Towns (km) |
|||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kailali |
Kanchanpur |
Dadeldhura |
Baitadi |
Darchula |
Bajhang |
Doti |
Bajura |
Achham |
|
Kailali |
|
2 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
9 |
7 |
12 |
10 |
Kanchanpur |
2 |
|
7 |
7 |
12 |
11 |
8 |
13 |
12 |
Dadeldhura |
5 |
7 |
|
2 |
6 |
4 |
2 |
7 |
6 |
Baitadi |
7 |
7 |
2 |
|
5 |
4 |
3 |
8 |
7 |
Darchula |
10 |
12 |
6 |
5 |
|
9 |
10 |
12 |
11 |
Bajhang |
9 |
11 |
4 |
4 |
9 |
|
6 |
10 |
9 |
Doti |
7 |
8 |
2 |
3 |
10 |
6 |
|
5 |
4 |
Bajura |
12 |
13 |
7 |
8 |
12 |
10 |
5 |
|
2 |
Achham |
10 |
12 |
6 |
7 |
11 |
9 |
4 |
2 |
|
Known obstacles and bridges in Sudurpashchim province
Rocky section of F154 in Bumramadichaur joining Nagma to Gamgadhi, Mugu
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.
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 |
2.3.1 Nepal Major Border Crossing of Kakarbhitta
Aerial view of Border crossing with 1. Immigration Office of kakarbhitta, (2) Mechi Customs Office, (3) Mechi Bridge
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 neighborhood 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 width of the new bridge is 22 meters. Roads are good on both sides of the border. The road to Calcutta is good. 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 2.72% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20).
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Mechi Customs Office (Nepal) Pantanki Land Custom Station (India) |
Province or District |
Province 1, Jhapa district |
Nearest Town or City |
Mechi (adjacent) Bhadrapur (18 km) |
Latitude |
26.64611 |
Longitude |
88.15777 |
Managing Authority/Agency |
Immigration Office, Mechi Customs Office |
Customs Office Contact |
Dhruba Raj Bishwakarma Tel: 023-562004 Mob: 9852662036 |
Immigration Contact Person |
Mr. Ram Prasad Fyual, Immigration Officer Mobile no. +977-9852674913 |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Baghdogra, India |
Nearest Port |
Calcutta Port, India |
Nearest Major Market |
Silguri, India |
Other Information |
The market is 10 km 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. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
Tuesdays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
Wednesdays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
Thursdays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
Fridays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
Saturdays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
Sundays |
Trucks/Goods: 10:00 – 18:00 |
National Holidays |
Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and
up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. |
Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Daily Capacity
- Maximum trucks: 150-200 / day
- Daily average: 80-90 trucks / day
- 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
For information on Nepal customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Nepal 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) is the only access between border posts and if damaged would present logistical problems. A new bridge is under construction and was inaugurated in January 2019.
For more information on government agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Nepal Government Contact List.
Truck parking and shade storage.
Government owned warehouse storage with capacity of 1,395 m2.
Mechi bridge and river.
2.3.2 Nepal Major Border Crossing of Rani/Jogbani
Aerial view of Border crossing with (1) Biratnagar ICD, (2) Biratnagar Customs Office, (3) Jogbani Railway Station
Overview
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 11.04% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20).
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Rani, Biratnagar – Nepal side Jogbani, Bihar – India Side |
Province or District |
Province-1, Morang |
Nearest Town or City |
Biratnagar |
Latitude |
26.40250 |
Longitude |
87.26583 |
Managing Authority/Agency |
Biratnagar Customs Office, Armed Police Force |
Contact Person |
Shiva Prasad Bhandari (Customs Officer) Biratnagar Metropolitan Ward No. 21, Rani, Morang Mob: 9852037345 Tel: 021-436297 Fax: 021-436323 E-mail: biratnagar@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Baghdogra, India |
Nearest Port |
Kolkota, India |
Nearest Major Market |
Siliguri, India |
Other Information |
4 Lane highway to the market at Siliguri |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
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 |
National Holidays |
Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and
up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. |
Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Daily Capacity
- Maximum trucks: 400 / day
- Daily average: 250 / day
- Average Clearing time: 2½ hours / truck (30 minutes minimum)
- There is rarely a backlog. All trucks are cleared daily.
- It is an open border to Nepali / Indian foot traffic. Estimated volume is 3,000 passengers / day.
Customs Clearance
For information on Nepal customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Nepal Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
- 90% of goods traffic is from India to Nepal.
- Easy access to both sides of the border (no bridges or other potential hazards).
- There is a single road for the first 20 kms on the India side before the 4-lane highway starts. This can lead to congestion. However, as this section of road is across a flat plain, it does not present major logistics issues in case of accidents or breakdowns as traffic may be diverted around a scene without too much trouble. India has plans to rectify this situation by extending the highway (unconfirmed)
Biratnagar Inland container Depot (ICD) is in proximity of the Border crossing, thus it is efficient process when it comes to flow of goods in and out of the country.
- Truck parking capacity: 80 trucks
- Warehousing space: 30 x 40ft Container
For more information on government agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Nepal Government Contact List.
Border point
Truck parking
Warehouse storage
2.3.3 Nepal Major Border Crossing of Bhairahawa / Sunauli
Aerial view of Border crossing at Sunauli, 1. Customs Office 2. Bhairahawa ICD
Overview
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 16.61% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20).
During the 2015 earthquake emergency response, cargo emanating from and transiting through India used the temporary logistic hub at Bharatpur, which lies on a cross roads 120km from Belahiya and 125km from Birgunj.
Border Crossing Location & Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Sunauli |
Province or District |
Lumbini Province, Rupandehi |
Nearest Town or City |
Bhairahawa |
Latitude |
27.47611 |
Longitude |
83.47000 |
Managing Authority/Agency |
Bhairahawa Customs Office, Immigration Office Belahiya, Armed Police Force |
Customs Contact |
Kamal Kumar Bhattarai Siddharthanagar Muncipality ward no. 1, Belahiya, Rupandehi Mob: 9851096051 Tel: 071-418003 Fax: 071-418026 E-mail: bhairahawa@customs.gov.np |
Immigration Contact |
Giriraj Khanal (Office Chief) Immigration Office Belahiya Belahiya, Bhairahawa Mob: 9857063991 E-mail: grk.khanal45@gmail.com |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Gautam Buddha Int’l Airport |
Nearest Port |
Calcutta |
Nearest Major Market |
Bhairahawa (Nepal) / Sunauli (India) |
Other Information |
Weighbridge |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesdays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesdays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursdays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Fridays |
09:00 - 17:00 |
Saturdays |
09:00 - 12:00 |
Sundays |
09:00 - 12:00 |
National Holidays |
Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival)
and up to another 7 days / year at Government’s discretion. |
Seasonal Constraints |
None |
Daily Capacity
Up to 400 Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) per day in both directions.
Customs Clearance
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 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.
2.3.4 Nepal 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 Arcghakhanchi 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. Because of severe congestion at other border points during the fuel blockade, there has been a significant increase in traffic through this point.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Krishnanagar (Nepal) Barhani Bazar (India) |
Province or District |
Kapilvastu |
Nearest Town or City |
Bhairahawa |
Latitude |
27.49389 |
Longitude |
82.79406 |
Managing Authority/Agency |
Government of Nepal / Ministry of Finance / Department of Customs |
Contact |
Tel.: 076-520030 |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Kathmandu Tribhuvan |
Nearest Port |
Kolkota, India |
Nearest Major Market |
N/A |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
MONDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
TUESDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
WEDNESDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
THURSDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
FRIDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
SATURDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
SUNDAYS |
06:00 - 22:00 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS |
N/A |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS |
N/A |
Customs Clearance
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 information on Nepal customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Nepal Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
There is no weighbridge at this border crossing.
For more information on government agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Nepal Government Contact List
2.3.5 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Dhangadi
Overview
The Kailali customs office in Dhangadhi is the main customs office under the Department of Customs of Nepal for Sudurpashchim province. The Kailali border crossing at Dhangadi is rated no. 10 of 23 border crossings with 1.46% of total import value (ref: Dept. of Customs 2018/19). The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (Prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018-May 2019 (ref:https://www.customs.gov.np).
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. The Indian government closed the railway track to Gauriphanta railway station since the station is located inside the Dudhwa National Park.
Nepali immigration is open from 7am to 8pm. ATM and foreign exchange are available at Nabil Bank near the bus station, about 4km from the border in Dhangadhi.
Border crossing –Dhangadi Kailali (Sudurpashchim)
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Gaurifanta
Country #1: Nepal |
Province or District |
Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttar Pradesh in India |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Dhangadi in Nepal - Distance 1 km Palia in India - Distance 40 km |
Latitude |
28° 41.516' N |
Longitude |
80° 33.110' E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of Custom-Kailali Custom Office |
Contact Person |
Ishwor Pr Aryal Phone: +977 -9858423192 Email: ipararyal@gmail.com |
The customs office has two warehouses, each of 1500 m2 within the premises, including an open space of 7588 m2. In Dhangadi city there are national transport companies available, such as Pashipati and Shivashakti company.
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport Distance in km: 670 km Truck Travel Time: 15-17 hrs Car Travel time: 12-15 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Dhangadi 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 |
Dhangadi Distance in 1 km Truck Travel Time: 5 minutes Car Travel time: 5 minutes |
Other Information
|
Kolkata is the nearest sea port in India side to import and export third country goods 1255 km away from Dhangadi takes minimum 25 hours travel time, but 7 days by truck. The only one Integrated check post with the port facility is available only in Birgunj-Bara in Nepal, which is 655 km away from Dhangadi-Kailali takes 14 hour travel time. |
Hours of Operation |
|
Mondays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Tuesdays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Wednesdays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Thursdays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Fridays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Saturdays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
Sundays |
14:00 HOURS 06:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
National Holidays |
N/A |
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 Nepal 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.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Nepal Government Contact List
2.3.6 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Kanchanpur
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 from using 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. 17 of 23 border crossings in terms import share, 0.08% of total country import share value during July 2018-May 2019.
Kanchanpur Customs Office website
Border crossing point between Nepal and India on the western side
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Sarada Barrage Banabassa
Country #1: Nepal |
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°59'30.4"N |
Longitude |
80°07'18.5"E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of Custom-Kanchanpur Custom Office |
Contact Person |
Bhim Prasad Adhakari Phone: +977-9801398706 Email: kanchanpur@custom.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: Tribhuvan International Airport Distance: 710 km Truck travel time: 17-18 hrs Car travel time: 15-16 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Name: Kanchanpur Customs Office Distance: 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: 5 km Truck Travel Time: 15 - 20 minutes Car Travel time: 10 minutes |
Other Information
|
Kolkota is the nearest sea port in India side to import and export third country goods 1290 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 |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
Tuesdays |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
Wednesdays |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
Thursdays |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
Fridays |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
Saturdays |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
Sundays |
7 hours 06:00 to 08:00 10:00 to 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 18:00 to 19: 00 |
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 documents 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 Nepal 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.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Nepal Government Contact List
2.3.7 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Darchula
Overview
The Darchula customs office is a sub-customs office of Mahakali customs under Department of Customs of Nepal for 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 is inaccessible for vehicles. A suspension bridge for pedestrians only 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 and export.
Boarding crossing –Mahakali, Darchula (Sudurpashchim)
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Darchula - sub-customs office of Mahakali-Ghatbazar
Country #1: Nepal |
Province or District |
Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttarakhand, India |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Mahakali Municipality in Nepal - 0 km Pithauragad in India - 91 km |
Latitude |
29° 845641 N |
Longitude |
80° 539815 E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Government of Nepal-Ministry of finance Department of Custom-Mahakali-Jhulaghat Custom Office |
Contact Person |
Krishnananda Badu Phone: +977-948875508 |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Tribhuvan International Airport Distance is 970 km Truck Travel Time: 25-30 hrs Car Travel time: 20-25 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Name: Purano bazar Darchula Distance is 0 km Truck Travel Time: 0 Minutes Car Travel time: 0 Minutes |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Name: Purano bazar Darchula Distance is 0 km Truck Travel Time: 0 Minutes Car Travel time: 0 Minutes |
Other Information
|
Kolkota is the nearest sea port in India side to import and export third country goods 1640 km away from Darchula takes 35-40 Hours travel time. The only one Integrated Check Post with the port facility is available only in Birgunj-Bara in Nepal, which is 990 km away from Darchula takes around 22-24 hour travel time. |
Hours of Operation |
|
Mondays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
Tuesdays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
Wednesdays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
Thursdays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
Fridays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
Saturdays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
Sundays |
13:00 HOURS 06:15 AM to 07:15 PM |
National Holidays |
N/A |
Seasonal Constraints |
Flood in Mahakali river during July and August |
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 Pithauragad (91km) and takes approximately 3 hours by vehicle.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory documents 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 Nepal Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
The delays at Border Posts can be extensive, from 2 days to a week-long. 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 Nepal Government Contact List
2.3.8 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Mahakali-Jhulaghat
Overview
The Mahakali-Jhulaghat customs office is the main customs office under the Department of Customs of Nepal for Sudurpashchim province. The office manages the customs-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 a 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.
Ref: https://www.customs.gov.np/district/en/mahakali/contactus.html
Border Crossing in Jhulaghat, Baitadi in between Nepal-India
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Mahakali-Jhulaghat
Country #1: Nepal |
Province or District |
Sudurpaschim Province in Nepal Uttarakhand, India |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Dashrathchand Municipality-Khalanga-Baitadi in Nepal - 17 km Pithauragad in India - 36 km |
Latitude |
29° 569736 N |
Longitude |
80° 380330 E |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Government of Nepal - Ministry of Finance - Department of Customs - Mahakali-Jhulaghat Customs Office |
Contact Person |
Dilli Ram Subedi Phone: +977-9851135525 |
The customs office has two warehouses of 1500 m2 each is under construction inside the compound and an open space area of 7587 m2 available.
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Name: Tribhuvan International Airport Distance in km: 810 km Truck Travel Time: 18-20 hrs Car Travel time: 17-18 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 sea port in India side to import and export third country goods 1478 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 |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
Tuesdays |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
Wednesdays |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
Thursdays |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
Fridays |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
Saturdays |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
Sundays |
12:00 HOURS 07 AM to 07 PM |
National Holidays |
N/A |
Seasonal Constraints |
Flood in Mahakali river during July and August |
Daily Capacity
The bridge over the Mahakali River in a small suspension bridge and serves only as a pedestrian bridge. The nearest Indian city close to his border is Pithauragad , which is 36 km away from Jhulaghat and takes one and half-hour by vehicle.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory documents 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 Nepal Customs Information
Other Relevant Information
The delays at Border Posts can be extensive, from 2 days to a week long. 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 Nepal Government Contact List
2.3.9 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Dhanusha
Janakpur Customs Office 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 customs check post in Nepal.
Janakpur is a minor border crossing, rated no.16 of 23 border crossings in terms import share, 0.09% of total country import share value during July 2018 - May 2019. The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (Prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (Prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018 - May 2019 (ref: https://www.customs.gov.np).
Aerial view of Janakpur Customs Office
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing |
Nepal: |
Province or District |
Province 2, Dhanusha District |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
In the city, Janakpur |
Latitude |
26.733426 |
Longitude |
86.935561 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Hemchandra Sharma Janakpur Customs Office Janakpur Municipality Ward No. 1, Station Road, Dhanusha Tel : 041-520166 E-mail: janakpur@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport 220 km Truck Travel Time: 10 hrs Car Travel time: 6 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Sirsiya Dry Port 161 km Truck Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Car Travel time: 4 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Janakpur City |
Other Information
|
Janakpur Railway Station is a distance of 110m |
Hours of Operation |
|
Weekdays |
6:00 am to 11:00pm |
National Holidays |
Does not affect |
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy seasons due to flood inundation. Moreover, the customs office is right in the heart of the city thus the movement of vehicles leads to traffic congestion. |
Daily Capacity
Private cars are not provided a separate lane. The road is double lane; lane for incoming vehicle and an adjacent lane for outgoing vehicles.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory documents 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)
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.
2.3.10 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Mahottari
Jaleshowr Customs Office Overview
Jaleshowr Customs office in Mahottari district oversees 6 sub-customs/entry point in the district.
Jaleshowr is a minor border
crossing, rated no.11 of 23 border crossings in terms import share,
0.75% of total country import share value of July 2018 - May
2019.
The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018 - May 2019 (ref: https://www.customs.gov.np).
Aerial view of Jaleshowr Customs Office
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Nepal: Maliwara Rd |
Province or District |
Province 2, Mahottari |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Jaleshowr 4 km NE |
Latitude |
26.633898 |
Longitude |
85.774089 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Jaleshwar Customs Office Jaleshwor Municipality ward No. 12, Mahottari Tel :044-520202 E-mail: jaleswor@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport 238 km Truck Travel Time: 11 hrs Car Travel time: 7 |
Nearest Port |
Sirsiya Dry Port 170 km Truck Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Car Travel time: 4.5 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Jaleshowr Truck Travel Time: 15 mins Car Travel time: 10 mins |
Other Information
|
6 lane Dhulikhel Sindhuli Bhittamod Highway is under construction. The main objective of this road is to connect the capital city of Kathmandu with the Eastern Terai and hence linking to neighbouring cities in India. |
Hours of Operation |
|
Weekdays |
6:00 am to 11:00pm |
National Holidays |
|
Seasonal Constraints |
Rainy seasons due to flood inundation. |
Daily Capacity
Private cars are not provided the separate lane.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory documents 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)
2.3.11 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Rautahat
Gaur Customs Office Overview
Gaur Customs is the main customs office in Rautahat district. Gaur is a minor border crossing, rated no.14 of 23 border crossings in terms import share, 0.10% of total country import share value during July 2018 - May 2019.
Besides Gaur customs office there are 5 other entry points in the district; Bangkul, Brahmapuri, Aurahiya, Rampur Khap, Mathiya, which are even smaller and not listed separately in the Nepal customs statistics. The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (Prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (Prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018 - May 2019 (ref: https://www.customs.gov.np).
Aerial view of Gaur Customs Office
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
|
Nepal: Gaur Border
Park |
Province or District |
Province 2, Gaur |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Gaur 1 km N |
Latitude |
26.756021 |
Longitude |
85.276107 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Rajan Kafle Gaur Customs Office Gaur Municipality Ward No. 3, Rautahat Tel: 055-520110, 9855044220 |
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 75 km Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 3 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Gaur Truck Travel Time: 5 -10 mins Car Travel time: 5 mins |
Hours of Operation |
|
Weekdays |
6:00 am to 11:00pm |
National Holidays |
|
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 to 10 to 12 trucks passes through this checkpoint. In terms of revenue collection, in an average 150 thousand US dollars every month.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory documents 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)
Other Relevant Information
There is no parking space or yard for the trucks withheld for further inspection purpose. There are no warehouses but 4 small rooms are present for storage purposes. Road conditions to 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.
2.3.12 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Saptari
Rajbiraj Customs Office Overview
Rajbiraj Customs office is situated in Belahi, Saptari District, Province 2. There are six different sub-customs offices under Rajbiraj Customs Office among which Kushha at Pato VDC is operational. Border crossing is officially known Customs office or Custom check post in Nepal.
Rajbiraj is a minor border crossing, rated no.21 of 23 border crossings in terms import share, 0.01% of total country import share value during July 2018 - May 2019.
The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018-May 2019 (ref: https://www.customs.gov.np).
Aerial view of Rajbiraj Customs Office
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
Name of Border Crossing
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Nepal: Belahi |
Province or District |
Province 2, Saptari District |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Rajbiraj 11.6 KM North |
Latitude |
26.456271 |
Longitude |
86.777595 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Mr. Ramraj Prasad Chaurasiya Rajbiraj Customs Office Belahi, Saptari Tel : 031-521787 E-mail: rajbiraj@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport 303 km Truck Travel Time: 12-13 hrs Car Travel time: 8 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Biratnagar Customs Office 82 km Truck Travel Time: 5-6 hrs Car Travel time: 2.5 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Rajbiraj City 11.6 km Truck Travel Time: 2 hrs Car Travel time: 45 mins |
Other Information
|
National Airport is on the way to Rajbiraj City. |
Hours of Operation |
|
Weekdays |
6:00 am to 11:00pm |
National Holidays |
|
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
- 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)
Other Relevant Information
Major imported goods through this custom are clothes, motor parts, cosmetic goods, and household goods.
2.3.13 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Sarlahi
Sarlahi Customs Office Overview
Sarlahi Customs Office is at Malangwa Municipality and oversees 7 entry points in the district.
Sarlahi is a minor border crossing, rated no.15 of 23 border crossings in terms import share, 0.09% of total country import share value of July 2018 - May 2019.
The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (Prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018-May 2019 (ref: https://www.customs.gov.np).
Aerial view of Sarlahi Customs Office
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
|
Nepal: Malangwa |
Province or District |
Province 2, Sarlahi |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Malangwa 3 km N |
Latitude |
26.845051 |
Longitude |
85.563244 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Sarlahi Customs Office Malangawa Municipality Ward no. 5, Sarlahi Tel : 046-520141 E-mail: sarlahi@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport 204 km Truck Travel Time: 11 hrs Car Travel time: 6.5 |
Nearest Port |
Sirsiya Dry Port 115 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 3 km Truck Travel Time: 15 mins Car Travel time: 10 mins |
Hours of Operation |
|
Weekdays |
6:00 am to 11:00pm |
National Holidays |
|
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
- 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)
2.3.14 Nepal Minor Border Crossing - Siraha
Siraha Customs Office Overview
Siraha Customs office is at Khairatoka, Siraha.
Siraha is a minor border crossing, rated no.20 of 23 border crossings in terms import share, 0.03% of total country import share value during July 2018 - May 2019. 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.
The top three land border crossings in Nepal in terms of import and export value, are (1) Birgunj (prov.2); 34.64% of import share, (2) Bhairahawa (Prov.5); 16.92 % of import share, (3) Biratnagar (Prov.1); 12.25% of import share value during July 2018 - May 2019 (ref: https://www.customs.gov.np).
Aerial view of Siraha Customs Office
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing
|
Nepal: Khairatoka |
Province or District |
Province 2, Siraha District |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
6 km north, Siraha Municipality |
Latitude |
26.621236 |
Longitude |
86.175558 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Customs |
Contact Person |
Siraha Customs Office Madar VDC Ward No. 6, Khairatola, Siraha Tel : 033-520322 E-mail: siraha@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
Tribhuvan International Airport 303 km Truck Travel Time: 11 hrs Car Travel time: 6.5 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Biratnagar Customs Office 168 km Truck Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Car Travel time: 4 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Siraha Municipality: 6 km Truck Travel Time: 0.5 hrs Car Travel time: 20 mins |
Other Information |
Madar Petrol Pump is on the way to Siraha Municipality |
Hours of Operation |
|
Weekdays |
6:00 am to 11:00pm |
National Holidays |
|
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 be parked on the road.
Customs Clearance
Compulsory documents 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)
2.3.15 Nepal Major Border Crossing of Nepalgung / Rupaidiha
Aerial view of border crossing at Nepalgunj-Rupaidiha
Overview
Nepalgunj is the 6th largest border crossing point, with 3.94% share of total import value (ref: Dept of Customs, 2019/20). 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, Baraise district, Uttar Pradesh.
The Government of Nepal and India are currently planning to construct an Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Nepalgunj.
For additional information, please see 2.1.3 Nepal Nepalgunj Dry Port.
Border Crossing Location and Contacts |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Nepalgunj Rupaidiha Border Crossing |
Province or District |
Lumbini Province, Banke District |
Nearest Town or City |
Nepalgunj |
Latitude |
28.02083 |
Longitude |
81.60083 |
Managing Authority/Agency |
Nepalgunj Customs Office, Immigration office, Armed Police Force |
Immigration Contact |
Shanti Neupane Bhattarai Immigration Office Jamunaha Jamunaha, Nepalgunj Tel: 081-412005 Mobile: 9848054228 |
Customs Contact |
Nepalgunj Sub-Metropolitan City Ward No. 16, Jaispur, Banke Tel: 081-412001/4 Fax: 081-520276 E-mail: nepalgunj@customs.gov.np |
Travel Times |
|
Nearest International Airport |
TIA at Kathmandu is nearest international Airport; 12 km NE of border-crossing is Nepalgunj domestic Airport |
Nearest Port |
Port of Kolkata, India |
Nearest Major Market |
Nepalgunj City is 5 km North of the Border crossing. Rupaidiha town (India) has a market to south, next to the border. |
Other Information |
|
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
Tuesdays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
Wednesdays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
Thursdays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
Fridays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
Saturdays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
Sundays |
Trucks/Goods: 9:00 – 20:00 |
National Holidays |
Generally, 3 days during Dashain (Nepal national festival) and
up to another 7 days / year at government’s discretion. |
Seasonal Constraints |
There is a risk of water logging in the yards during the rainy season and exposure to high temperatures during summer. |
Daily Capacity
- Depends upon the number of trucks released by India
- 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. Still under construction in few points.
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. The yards are under construction as of now like erecting truss and fortifying premises with concrete walls. Therefore, during seasons like rainy and summer, one could experience delay.
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.