Know the route NH34
Araniko Highway
Arniko Highway · Kathmandu–Kodari road
The highway from Kathmandu towards Kodari, through Dhulikhel, Dolalghat and Khadichaur. Dhulikhel also connects this route with the BP Highway towards Sindhuli.
- Highway number
- NH34
- DoR listed length (2021)
- 112 km
Route reference: DoR national-highway list (2021)
Understanding this route
For Kodari, follow the Araniko corridor beyond Dhulikhel. If you are travelling towards Sindhuli or Bardibas, your onward route is the BP Highway. The two guides help separate these journeys at their shared junction.
Provinces and districts
Districts along this guide’s designated route, grouped by province.
1 province 4 districts
- Bagmati:
- Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok
Coverage sources
Compiled from DoR road-section records and SSRN district tables, including the 2020/21 network. Current province names are used. Designated corridor sections are included; nearby sightseeing detours are separate. This list does not indicate current road access.
DoR road-section registerPlaces along the route
Selected places in route order. Spacing does not represent distance.
- Kathmandu
- Dhulikhel
- Dolalghat
- Khadichaur
- Kodari
Find the highway, then choose your own start and destination.
Cities and places to explore
A few stops for your journey, with nearby detours marked separately.
- On the route
Kathmandu
Kathmandu brings together palace courtyards, temples and busy old neighbourhoods. Add a city stop to explore its heritage before continuing your highway journey.
The highway connects Kathmandu with Dhulikhel and Kodari; allow separate time for city sightseeing.
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Dhulikhel
Dhulikhel combines an old trading town with hilltop views, at the meeting of the Araniko and BP routes.
Dhulikhel is on the route east of Kathmandu; use local streets for the old town.
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Plan your journey
- Search the exact town you are visiting, such as Dolalghat or Kodari, rather than relying only on the highway name.
- Check local access separately if your journey continues towards a border crossing.
Check current road notices before travelling. Check DoR road notices.
For more background, the DoR project assessment hosted by JICA describes the Kathmandu–Kodari connection and the junction with BP Highway at Dhulikhel.
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- 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.