Access to Nepal

Nepal is a landlocked country located in South Asia located in between India and China. There are various ways to enter Nepal. The most common way to access Nepal is by air. 

Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu is the main international airport in Nepal. It is the gateway for travelers coming from different parts of the world. Several international airlines operate regular flights to Kathmandu from major cities around the globe. These include airlines like Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Air India, Thai Airways, and more. 

Another way to Access Nepal is by land. As Nepal shares land borders with India and China, you can enter Nepal by land through the following border crossings.

For Nepal-India Border 

  • Kakarbhitta (Eastern Nepal)
  • Birgunj (Central Nepal)
  • Belahiya (Western Nepal)
  • Jamunaha (Western Nepal)
  • Mohana (Western Nepal)
  • Gaddachauki (Western Nepal)
  • Bhairahawa (Western Nepal)
  • Nepalgunj (Mid-Western Nepal)
  • Dhangadhi (Far-Western Nepal)
  • Mahendranagar (Far-Western Nepal)

For Nepal-China Border

  • Kodari (Central Nepal)
  • Rasuwagadhi (Central Nepal)

Nepal is not accessible by water as it is a landlocked country. Also, the visa requirements, immigration guidelines, and regulations depend on the way you are entering Nepal.