The short answer
Yes. The usual route is the Sunauli border, then Bhairahawa, Butwal and the highway to Tansen, which takes about three hours from the border. It is a natural stop on the way to Pokhara.
Key facts
- Border
- Sunauli-Bhairahawa
- Drive from border
- About 3 hours
- Onward
- Pokhara, 5 hours
- Season
- Oct to Mar is easiest
Insider tip
Combine with Lumbini, which is only 30 minutes from the border, so your first night can be at Lumbini and the second at Tansen.
Avoid this
Do not cross the border late in the day if you plan to continue by road. Aim for a morning crossing.
Related questions
Do Indian visitors need a permit for the highway?
No special permit for the road; ID rules apply at the border.
Can I bring my own car?
Yes, with a vehicle entry permit.
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