The short answer
Lumbini and Pokhara: Sunauli. Kathmandu and Chitwan: Raxaul-Birgunj. Janakpur: Jaynagar or Birgunj. Bardia: Rupaidiha-Nepalgunj. Ilam and Darjeeling link: Kakarbhitta. Koshi Tappu: Jogbani. Shuklaphanta and Khaptad: the far-west crossings.
Key facts
- Lumbini, Pokhara
- Sunauli
- Kathmandu, Chitwan
- Birgunj
- Bardia
- Nepalgunj
- Ilam
- Kakarbhitta
Insider tip
If you plan a loop, enter at one crossing and exit at another to save backtracking.
Avoid this
Do not enter and exit at the same border if you can avoid it.
Related questions
Can I enter at one border and leave at another?
Yes, in general, for Indian visitors.
Which is easiest for first-timers?
Sunauli, because Lumbini is close.
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