Transport in Nepal

Transportation in Nepal has developed under significant geographical constraints due to the country's mountainous terrain and landlocked position. Modern transport systems began in the early 20th century, with roads becoming the primary mode of transportation, complemented by limited rail connections, air transport, ropeways, and inland dry ports.

The Government of Nepal has also established many organisations and offices to construct and maintain the roads inside and outside the Kathmandu Valley.

Office Work
Batokaj Goswara Construction and maintenance of roads inside Kathmandu
Banaune Adda Construction and maintenance of roads outside Kathmandu
Samajung Company Repairs of roads inside Kathmandu valley
Naya Batokaj Adda Construction of New road outside Kathmandu

The first highway, the Tribhuvan Highway was constructed in November 1952 between Kathmandu and Amlekhganj. The first vehicles (jeeps) were run on this road by Queen Kanti Rajyalaxmi in December 1953, on the fifth day of her marriage. Trucks could only pass through this road 2 years later, around after 1955.

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