The short answer
Nautanwa is a small railway town in Maharajganj district, Uttar Pradesh, very close to the Sunauli border. Some trains stop at Nautanwa, saving travellers the road leg from Gorakhpur. From Nautanwa the border is a short ride, so it works for pickup when train timing suits.
Sunauli is the Indian border town, opposite Belahiya and Bhairahawa on the Nepal side. Facilities are basic, so keep documents ready and avoid long waits at the border.
Key facts
- Role
- Rail stop near Sunauli
- To border
- Short ride
- Opposite side
- Belahiya, Bhairahawa
- Good for
- Lumbini, Pokhara
How it works
- Pick your trainGorakhpur or Nautanwa.
- Arrange pickupAt station.
- Reach SunauliShort ride.
- Complete formalitiesBoth sides.
- Drive to LumbiniOr Pokhara.
Insider tip
Check which trains actually stop at Nautanwa before you plan.
Avoid this
Do not rely on unofficial agents at the border.
Related questions
Is Nautanwa better than Gorakhpur?
Only if your train stops there and timing suits.
Is it safe?
Generally yes in daylight.
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