Complete Travel Guide: Booking Your Nepal Tour Package
How to Reach Nepal from Siliguri/Bagdogra
To explore the magnificent places to visit in Nepal, many Indian tourists choose an overland journey originating from West Bengal. The primary access point is Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or New Jalpaiguri (NJP) Railway Station in Siliguri. From here, the journey begins by driving roughly 45 minutes to the Panitanki - Kakarbhitta border.
The distance from Siliguri to major hubs like Kathmandu or Pokhara ranges from 470 to 500 kilometers. These are massive, multi-hour highway and mountain drives that typically take 12 to 16 hours. By booking a dedicated Siliguri to Kathmandu taxi or a complete tour package with us, you secure a private vehicle that crosses the international border with you, handling the long transit safely.
Understanding the Border Crossing & 'Bhansar' Permit
Unlike Bhutan, Indian commercial vehicles (like our Siliguri-based cabs) are legally allowed to enter and travel extensively within Nepal. However, the vehicle must obtain a customs permit, known locally as the Bhansar. This involves paying a daily tax to the Nepalese government for every day the Indian vehicle remains inside the country.
When you book a complete Nepal tour package with Siliguri Cab Rental, our operations team calculates and manages this Bhansar tax at the Kakarbhitta border on your behalf. This ensures your quoted price is final and allows you to stay comfortably seated in your Indian SUV without the hassle of constantly switching vehicles or negotiating with local Nepalese taxi syndicates at the border. Remember, you must present an original Voter ID card or Indian Passport to clear immigration.
