The short answer
Pick the pickup point that gives the shortest sensible road on the Nepal side. For Lumbini, Pokhara and the west choose Gorakhpur or Nautanwa and Sunauli. For Kathmandu and Chitwan choose Raxaul. For Janakpur choose Jaynagar. For Bardia and the far west choose Rupaidiha and Nepalgunj. For the east choose Jogbani or Kakarbhitta.
If you start from Lucknow, Varanasi, Ayodhya, Patna or Darbhanga, route via the nearest of these borders based on your Nepal goal. When in doubt, ask for two route options and compare time, comfort and cost.
Key facts
- West
- Gorakhpur, Sunauli
- Central
- Raxaul, Birgunj
- Janakpur
- Jaynagar
- East
- Jogbani, Kakarbhitta
How it works
- List your Nepal stopsIn order.
- Pick the nearest sensible borderBy goal.
- Compare two routesTime and comfort.
- Check seasonMonsoon and fog.
- Confirm in writingPickup point.
Insider tip
Ask your operator for two route options before deciding.
Avoid this
Do not decide by the border name alone; check the road after the border.
Related questions
Is a flight better than road?
Often for long distances; see air or road.
Does season matter?
Yes, fog and monsoon can slow roads.
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