A buyer in Nepalgunj orders from your Kathmandu shop on Sunday. You hand the parcel to a bus counter. By Wednesday you have no idea where it is, the buyer keeps calling, and your COD cash is stuck somewhere on the highway.
This is the exact problem a proper courier service from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj solves. Below you will find delivery times, how the process works, how COD is handled, and how courier compares with bus parcel and airport cargo on this route.
Quick answer: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj courier
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Delivery time to Nepalgunj: 2 to 3 days
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Kohalpur, Banke and Bardiya towns: 3 to 5 days
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Pickup: free in Kathmandu
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Cash on delivery: available, settled the same day the parcel is delivered
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Tracking: live tracking and proof of delivery on every parcel
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Weight limit: none, any weight can be sent
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Quote: message NCN Delivery on WhatsApp
Delivery time from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj and nearby towns
The road from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj is more than 500 km, and parcels move through several hubs on the way. These are the delivery times we work with.
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Destination |
Examples |
Delivery time |
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Nepalgunj city |
Nepalgunj, Khajura |
2 to 3 days |
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Kohalpur and other Banke towns |
Kohalpur, Baijanath, Duduwa, Narainapur |
3 to 5 days |
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Bardiya towns |
Gulariya, Rajapur, Thakurbaba, Bansgadhi |
3 to 5 days |
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Remote and rural areas |
Villages away from the main highway |
4 to 7 days |
Things that can add time:
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Landslides and road blocks during the monsoon (June to September)
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Festival weeks like Dashain and Tihar, when parcel volume jumps
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Wrong or incomplete addresses
How to send a parcel from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
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Message us on WhatsApp. Send the parcel type, the receiver's town, and the COD amount if you have one.
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Get a flat-rate quote. You know the delivery cost before we pick up.
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We pick up from you. Pickup is free anywhere we serve in Kathmandu.
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Track the parcel. Use the tracking page on our website at any time.
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Delivery with proof. The receiver gets the parcel and we record proof of delivery.
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COD is settled. For COD orders, your money is settled the same day the parcel is delivered.
Courier service in Nepalgunj, Kohalpur, Banke and Bardiya
We deliver to Nepalgunj and the towns around it through a trusted partner network. You do not need to find a local agent or ask the receiver to collect from a bus park.
Banke district
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Nepalgunj and Khajura
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Kohalpur, the junction where the road to Surkhet leaves the east-west highway
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Baijanath, Duduwa and Narainapur
Bardiya district
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Gulariya
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Rajapur and Thakurbaba
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Bansgadhi and nearby areas
If your receiver is in a village outside these towns, send us the ward number and the nearest landmark. We will confirm the delivery time before pickup.
Cash on delivery to Nepalgunj
Many buyers outside Kathmandu prefer to pay when the parcel arrives. For a seller, that means COD is often the only way to close the sale. It also means more risk, so handle it carefully.
How COD works with NCN Delivery:
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The receiver pays the COD amount at the door
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We collect it and settle it with you the same day the parcel is delivered
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You can see the delivery status before you expect the money
How to keep COD returns low on this route:
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Call the buyer before dispatch and confirm the order
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Take two phone numbers, not one
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Get the ward number, the chowk name and one clear landmark, since many addresses in Nepalgunj and Banke are not on a map
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Tell the buyer the delivery will take 2 to 3 days so they are home
Read more in our guides on how to reduce RTO in Nepal ecommerce and fake and prank COD orders. You can also see how our cash on delivery service works.
Bus parcel vs courier vs airport cargo: Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
There are three common ways to move a parcel on this route. They solve different problems.
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Metrices |
Bus parcel |
NCN courier |
Airport cargo |
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Delivery to the receiver's door |
No, receiver collects from the bus park or counter |
Yes |
Often no, receiver collects from the airport |
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Pickup from your place |
No, you drop it at the counter |
Yes, free in Kathmandu |
No, you drop it at the cargo office |
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Live tracking |
Rarely |
Yes |
Usually only an airline cargo number |
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Cash on delivery |
Usually not offered |
Yes, settled the same day |
Usually not offered |
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Proof of delivery |
Usually none |
Yes |
Collection receipt only |
When each one makes sense:
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Bus parcel: a one-time personal parcel when someone is waiting at the other end to collect it
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Airport cargo: urgent items where the receiver can go to the airport
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Courier: seller orders, COD parcels, and anything that must reach a door with a record
For a deeper comparison, read bus parcel vs Nepal Post vs courier in Nepal.
Parcel delivery beyond Nepalgunj: Surkhet, Jumla and Humla
Nepalgunj is the main transit point for the Karnali region. Parcels and goods for Surkhet, Jumla and Humla commonly pass through it.
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Surkhet: usually falls in the 3 to 5 day group
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Jumla, Humla and other remote areas: plan for 4 to 7 days
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Bad weather can stop flights and close roads, so keep a buffer for time-sensitive orders
For more on how remote delivery differs from city delivery, see our Kathmandu vs remote delivery guide.
What you can send from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
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Clothes, shoes and bags
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Cosmetics and skincare
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Electronics and accessories
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Documents and gifts
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Orders from Instagram, Facebook and online shops
Some items are not allowed. Check the list in our items allowed and not allowed guide before you pack.
How to pack a parcel for a long highway route
Your parcel will change vehicles more than once between Kathmandu and Nepalgunj. Pack it for rough handling.
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Use a new, strong box for electronics, with 2 to 3 cm of padding on every side
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Fill empty gaps so nothing shifts inside
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Seal liquids in a plastic bag first
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Write the receiver's name, phone number and address on the box, and put a copy inside
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Mark fragile items clearly
See our full guide on fragile delivery in Nepal for more.
Courier charge from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj
The cost depends on the following:
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Parcel weight and size
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The receiver's town
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Whether the parcel is COD
We use flat-rate pricing, so you get one clear quote before pickup. For the exact rate on your parcel, message us on WhatsApp.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a courier take from Kathmandu to Nepalgunj?
Usually 2 to 3 days. Nearby towns like Kohalpur and Gulariya take 3 to 5 days. Remote areas take 4 to 7 days.
Is cash on delivery available for Nepalgunj?
Yes. The receiver pays at the door, and we settle the COD amount with you the same day the parcel is delivered.
Can I track my parcel to Nepalgunj?
Yes. Every parcel has live tracking and proof of delivery.
Is there a weight limit?
No. We deliver parcels of any weight.
Do you deliver to Kohalpur, Banke and Bardiya?
Yes. We deliver to Kohalpur, other Banke towns, Gulariya, Rajapur and nearby areas through our partner network.
Is pickup free?
Pickup is free in Kathmandu.
How do I get a quote?
Message NCN Delivery on WhatsApp with the parcel details and the receiver's town. You will get a flat-rate quote before pickup.
Send your parcel to Nepalgunj with NCN Delivery
If you sell online or send parcels to the mid-west often, a courier with COD, tracking and proof of delivery saves you the daily follow-ups. Message us on WhatsApp, share the parcel details, and we will arrange free pickup in Kathmandu.
