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National highways of Nepal
Get to know the roads that connect Nepal. Find a highway, follow its main places and plan the next part of your journey.
Highway guides
- NH01
Mahendra Highway
Kakarbhitta to Gaddachauki
Nepal’s east–west road connection, from Kakarbhitta to Gaddachauki. Use this guide to understand the corridor before choosing the section you want to travel.
Explore the route - NH41
Tribhuvan Highway
Kathmandu to Sirsiya, Birgunj
A route linking Kathmandu with the Hetauda and Birgunj side through Naubise, Palung and Bhaise. The national register identifies its designated sections as NH41.
Explore the route - NH17
Prithvi Highway
Naubise to Pokhara
The Naubise–Mugling–Pokhara highway, listed as NH17. For a trip starting in Kathmandu, the approach to Naubise is an additional part of your journey.
Explore the route - NH34
Araniko Highway
Kathmandu to Kodari
The highway from Kathmandu towards Kodari, through Dhulikhel, Dolalghat and Khadichaur. Dhulikhel also connects this route with the BP Highway towards Sindhuli.
Explore the route - NH47
Siddhartha Highway
Belahiya / Bhairahawa to Pokhara
The Belahiya–Pokhara corridor via Bhairahawa, Butwal, Bartung, Ramdi and Syangja, listed as NH47. Its southern and northern sections connect different parts of a longer journey.
Explore the route - NH13
BP Highway
Dhulikhel to Bardibas
The Dhulikhel–Bardibas road through Khurkot and Sindhuli. Also called Sindhuli Road, it links the Kathmandu approach with the eastern Terai route network.
Explore the route - NH02
Mechi Highway
Kechana to Olangchungola
An eastern Nepal corridor through Charali, Ilam, Phidim and Taplejung. The DoR register defines the longer NH02 alignment from Kechana towards Olangchungola.
Explore the route - NH58
Karnali Highway
Jamunaha to Hilsa
NH58 is the designated Jamunaha–Nepalgunj–Kohalpur–Surkhet–Khulalu–Hilsa corridor. A trip towards Jumla needs a more specific route choice than the Karnali Highway name alone.
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About the route information
Routes, numbers and listed lengths come from the Department of Roads’ March 2021 newsletter, which records the approved national-highway network. These are reference figures for designated routes, including corridor extensions. Actual journey distances and vehicle access can differ. Map results are provided by Google; this guide does not report live traffic, opening status or travel times.