5. maj 2026

OVERLAND TO NEPAL

 The three most common border crossings for tourists include: 
--Sonauli/Belahiya, reachable from Delhi, Varanasi and most of North India (via Gorakhpur); 
--Raxaul/Birgunj, accessible from Bodhgaya and Kolkata via Patna; and 
--Kakarbhitta, serving Darjeeling and Kolkata via Siliguri.

As always, be aware of any scams while crossing the border, including petty theft and money exchange scams.

* Dorothea Mackellar (to be continued)