Know the route NH58
Karnali Highway
The designated Jamunaha–Hilsa corridor
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.
- Highway number
- NH58
- DoR listed length (2021)
- 538 km
Route reference: DoR national-highway list (2021)
Understanding this route
The register also lists the route through Khulalu, Manma and Nagma to Jumla under NH61. Do not treat the NH58 length of 538 km as the Surkhet–Jumla distance, or the Hilsa endpoint as confirmation of a fully driveable road.
Provinces and districts
Districts along this guide’s designated route, grouped by province.
3 provinces 8 districts
- Lumbini:
- Banke, Bardiya
- Karnali:
- Surkhet, Dailekh, Kalikot, Mugu, Humla
- Sudurpashchim:
- Bajura
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 registerDoR district tables:
Places along the route
Selected places in route order. Spacing does not represent distance.
- Jamunaha
- Nepalgunj / Kohalpur
- Surkhet
- Khulalu
- Hilsa
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.
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- For Jumla, explicitly set Jumla as your destination and check the notices for the relevant NH58 and NH61 sections.
- For travel further north, confirm the exact accessible section, supplies and overnight stops locally before committing to the journey.
Check current road notices before travelling. Check DoR road notices.
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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.