Raxaul–Birgunj

Operating Hours: Open 24 hours for pedestrian and vehicle crossing. Required Documents (Indian citizens): Valid Indian passport or Voter ID card. No visa required for Indian nationals. Transport from Raxaul: Auto-rickshaw or cycle-rickshaw to the border gate (10 min). Buses and shared jeeps from Birgunj bus park to Kathmandu (4–5 hrs, ₹500–800). Vehicles: Private cars, buses, motorcycles, and commercial trucks all permitted. Vehicles must complete customs formalities at the dry port. Seasonal Notes: Road is operational year-round. Minor congestion during major Indian and Nepali festivals. The Pathlaiya–Hetauda highway section is being upgraded; allow extra travel time for construction delays.