KTMphil
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Looking to take the KTM 390 Duke & KTM 200 for a spin around India & Nepal. Border crossings around Nepal might be useful to know:
Border crossings with India[edit]
While India and Nepal have an open border with no restrictions on movement of their citizens on either side, there are 23 checkpoints for trade purposes. These are listed in counterclockwise order, east to west. The six in italics are also used for entry/exit by third country nationals.[SUP][18]
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Border crossings with Tibet Autonomous Region, China[edit]
These are listed west to east. Third country nationals cross at Tatopani and in guided groups at Simikot/Hilsa. The Mustang crossing is mainly used by traders.
Source:
Geography of Nepal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nepal immigration visa-on-arrival
Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China border.
http://motoasia.bike/tour/nepal-motorcycle-tours/
Border crossings with India[edit]
While India and Nepal have an open border with no restrictions on movement of their citizens on either side, there are 23 checkpoints for trade purposes. These are listed in counterclockwise order, east to west. The six in italics are also used for entry/exit by third country nationals.[SUP][18]
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Border crossings with Tibet Autonomous Region, China[edit]
These are listed west to east. Third country nationals cross at Tatopani and in guided groups at Simikot/Hilsa. The Mustang crossing is mainly used by traders.
Crossing Name | Crossing Location | Border elevation | Maximum inside T.A.R. | Nepal town | District | Zone | Tibet town | County | Prefecture |
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Hilsa | ![]() | 3,640 m (11,900 ft) | 4,720 m (15,500 ft) | Simikot | Humla | Karnali | Burang | Burang | Ngari |
Mustang | ![]() | 4,620 m (15,200 ft) | Lo Manthang | Mustang | Dhaulagiri | Zhongba | Zhongba | Shigatse | |
Rasuwa | ![]() | 1,850 m (6,100 ft) | 5,230 m (17,200 ft) | Dhunche | Rasuwa | Bagmati | Zongga | Gyrong | " |
Tatopani | ![]() | 1,760 m (5,800 ft) | 5,150 m (16,900 ft) | Kodari | Sindhupalchok | Bagmati | Zhangmu | Nyalam | " |

Source:
Geography of Nepal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nepal immigration visa-on-arrival
Visa can be obtained on arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, at border entry points in Kakadvitta, Birgunj, Bhairahawa, Nepalgunj, Gaddachowki on Nepal-India border and Kodari on Nepal-China border.
http://motoasia.bike/tour/nepal-motorcycle-tours/
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