Overview
The main market centers in Nepal’s seven provinces are as follows:
Province |
Capital |
Main market centers |
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Province 1 |
Biratnagar |
Itahari, Dharan, Mechinagar, Dhankuta |
Province 2 |
Janakpur |
Birgunj, Lahan, Rajbiraj |
Bagmati Province |
Hetauda |
Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Chitwan |
Gandaki Province |
Pokhara |
Vyas, Balung |
Lumbini Province |
Deukhuri |
Ghorahi, Tulsipur, Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa |
Karnali Province |
Birendranagar |
Jumla |
Sudurpaschim Province |
Godawari |
Dhangadhi, Mahendranagar, Dadeldhura |
The provincial capitals along with major market cities of the respective provinces have adequate capacity to respond to the programme support needs of the agencies. Most of the agencies present in the country have established head offices in Kathmandu along with their support offices in the major cities in other provinces. However, Karnali Province could pose a challenge because of its ruralness. Jumla’s market although capable to provide adequate support within its locality, it would not sustain the needs of surrounding districts or areas. A proper channel to access the remote districts of Karnali Province from Birendranagar or Nepalgunj through airways should be planned beforehand.
For more information on company contact details, please see the
following link: 4.11
Additional Services Contact List.
Accommodation
Department of Tourism data shows that in total 1,101 accommodations (Star Hotel and Tourist Standard Hotel) with a total capacity of 39,833 beds are in operation in Nepal. This data does not include small lodges and home stays.
S. N |
Hotels |
District |
Province |
Class (Star) |
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1 |
Soaltee Crowne Plaza |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
2 |
Hyatt Regency |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
3 |
Hotel Annapurna |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
4 |
Hotel Radisson |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
5 |
Hotel Yak and Yeti |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
6 |
Hotel Shangri-La |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
7 |
Hotel Malla |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
8 |
Pokhara Grande |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
5 |
9 |
Soaltee Westend Premier |
Banke |
Lumbini |
5 |
10 |
Tiger Palace Resort |
Rupandehi |
Lumbini |
5 |
11 |
Hotel Everest |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
5 |
12 |
Fulbari Resort |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
5 |
13 |
Hotel Himalaya |
Lalitpur |
Bagmati |
4 |
14 |
Hotel Shankar |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
4 |
15 |
Swiss Int'l Sarowar |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
4 |
16 |
Hotel Siddhartha View |
Banke |
Lumbini |
4 |
17 |
Cygnett Inn Krishna |
Banke |
Lumbini |
4 |
18 |
Hotel Opera |
Mahakali |
Sudurpaschim |
4 |
19 |
Hotel Ichchha |
Bara |
Province 2 |
4 |
20 |
Hotel Mystic Mountain |
Kathmandu |
Bagmati |
4 |
21 |
Siddhartha Sunny Resort |
Surkhet |
Karnali |
3 |
22 |
Suva Hotel Pvt Ltd |
Surkhet |
Karnali |
3 |
The table above is not an exhaustive list of hotels. There is an abundance of hotels in Kathmandu as well as major tourist destinations like Pokhara, Chitwan and in gateway cities like Nepalgunj, Bhairahawa, Birgunj and Biratnagar.
If one ventures further into districts, accommodation facilities are available at district headquarters but are rare in rural municipalities. Alternatives like homestay should be sought.
Electricity and Power
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) was established on August 16, 1985 with primary objective to generate, transmit and distribute adequate, reliable and affordable power by planning, constructing, operating and maintaining all generation, transmission and distribution facilities in Nepal's power system, both interconnected and isolated.
NEA purchases 2,190.05 GWH from Independent Power producers (IPPs) within the country and also imports from India. The total energy imported from India was 2,813.07 GWH as compared to 2,581.80 GWH in FY 2017/18, an increase by 8.96 %. Out of the total available energy, NEA’s own generation contributed 33.75%, whereas those imported from India and domestic IPPs accounted for 37.25 % and 29.00 % respectively.
(Source: Nepal Electricity Authority: Annual Report 2018/2019)
SN |
Production Unit |
District |
Province |
Owner |
Type |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
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1 |
Kaligandaki A Hydroelectric Power Station |
Syangja |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
144 |
|
2 |
Middle Marsyangdi |
Lamjung |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
70 |
|
3 |
Marshyangdi Hydropower Station |
Tanahun |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
69 |
69 |
4 |
Upper Marsyangdi A |
Lamjung |
Gandaki |
SSPC, China |
Hydroelectric |
50 |
|
5 |
Gandak Hydropower Plant |
Nawalparasi |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
15 |
15 |
6 |
Modi Khola Hydropower Station |
Parbat |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
14.8 |
14.8 |
7 |
Madkyu Khola |
Kaski |
Gandaki |
Sikles Hydropower Pvt. Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
13 |
13 |
8 |
Thapa Khola |
Mustang |
Gandaki |
Mount Kailash Energy Co. Pvt. Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
11.2 |
11.2 |
9 |
Lower Modi 1 |
Parbat |
Gandaki |
United Modi Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
10 |
10 |
10 |
Andhi Khola |
Syangja |
Gandaki |
Butwal Power Company Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
9.4 |
|
11 |
Seti Hydropower Station |
Pokhara |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
1.5 |
1.5 |
12 |
Fewa Hydropower Station |
Pokhara |
Gandaki |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
1 |
1 |
13 |
Duhabi Multifuel |
Morang |
Province 1 |
NEA |
Diesel Power station |
39 |
0 |
14 |
Mai Hydropower Station |
Illam |
Province 1 |
Sanima Hydropower Limited |
Hydroelectric |
22 |
22 |
15 |
PuwaKhola Hydropower Station |
Illam |
Province 1 |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
6.2 |
6.2 |
16 |
Chatara Hydropower Station |
Sunsari |
Province 1 |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
3.2 |
3.2 |
17 |
Kulekhani I Hydropower Plant |
Makawanpur |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
60 |
60 |
18 |
Khimti Khola |
Dolakha |
Bagmati |
Himal Power Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
60 |
60 |
19 |
Trishuli 3A |
Rasuwa |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
60 |
|
20 |
Bhotekoshi Power Plant |
Sindhupalchowk |
Bagmati |
Bhotekoshi Power Company Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
45 |
45 |
21 |
Kulekhani II Hydropower Plant |
Makawanpur |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
32 |
32 |
22 |
Trishuli Hydropower Station |
Nuwakot |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
24 |
24 |
23 |
Chilime Hydropower Plant |
Rasuwa |
Bagmati |
Chilime Hydro Power Company Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
22 |
22 |
24 |
Hetauda |
Makwanpur |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Diesel Power Station |
14.41 |
0 |
25 |
Devighat Hydropower Plant |
Nuwakot |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
14.1 |
14.1 |
26 |
Sunkoshi Hydropower Station |
Sindhupalchok |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
10.05 |
10.05 |
27 |
Indrawati II |
Sindhupalchok |
Bagmati |
National Hydropower Co. Ltd |
Hydroelectric |
7.5 |
|
28 |
Mailun Khola |
Rasuwa |
Bagmati |
Mailun Khola Hydropower Pvt. Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
6 |
|
29 |
Sunkoshi Small Hydropower Plant |
Sindhupalchok |
Bagmati |
Sanima Hydropower Limited |
Hydroelectric |
2.5 |
|
30 |
Panauti Hydropower Station |
Kavre |
Bagmati |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
2.4 |
2.4 |
31 |
Jhimruk Khola |
Pyuthan |
Lumbini |
Butwal Power Company Ltd. |
Hydroelectric |
12 |
12 |
32 |
Chameliya Hydropower Plant, |
Darchula |
Sudurpaschim |
NEA |
Hydroelectric |
30 |
30 |
Financial Services
Nepal Rastra Bank (Central Bank –Nepal)
NRB, the central bank of Nepal, established in 1956 under the Nepal Rastra Bank Act 1955 is the monetary, regulatory and supervisory authority of banks and financial institutions. The new Nepal Rastra Bank Act 2002 has ensured operational autonomy and independence to the Bank. The Board of Directors, chaired by the Governor, is the apex body of policymaking and the Governor discharges his duty as the chief executive of the Bank.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Nepal Rastra Bank ,Central Office |
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Address |
Baluwatar Kathmandu, Nepal P. O. Box 73 Phones: 977-1-4410158, 977-1-4410201, 977-1-4411250, 977-1-4419804, 977-1-4419805, 977-1-4419807 Fax: 977-1-4410159 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
BIC/SWIFT Code -NRBLNPKA Max transfer amount equivalent to USD 40,000 (For transfer above USD 40,000, Letter of Credit is required) Min transfer amount: USD 1 |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
The account holder should have a foreign ($) account. Max currency exchange amount per day is USD 3,000 but for exchange above USD 3,000, a letter from custom office required |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
Other Comments or Key Information |
All type of banks should take a license from Central Bank of Nepal (Rastra Bank of Nepal) |
*Basic details for the main office should be shown here, additional contact details for local/regional offices and full contact details for the main office to be included in 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.
Other Locations |
|
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Main Office |
Nepal Rastra Bank |
Province 1 |
Nepal Rastra Bank, Biratnagar, Morang Phones: 977-21-442190 977-21-442058 977-21-442772 Fax: 021-442319 |
Province 2 |
Nepal Rastra Bank, Janakpur, Dhanusa Phones: 977-41-520362 Fax: 041 520302 Nepal Rastra Bank, Birgunj, Parsa Phones: 977-51-418098 977-51-418272 977-51 418165 Fax: 051-418102 |
Gandaki Province |
Nepal Rastra Bank, Pokhara, Kaski Phones: Fax: 977 061-462561 |
Lumbini Province |
Nepal Rastra Bank, Siddharthanagar, Rupandehi Phones: 977-71-520188 Fax: 071 520189 Nepal Rastra Bank, Nepalgunj, Banke Phones: 977-81-520683 Fax: 081 520226 |
Sudurpaschim Province |
Nepal Rastra Bank, Dhangadhi Kailali Phones: 977-91-523172 Fax: 091 521322 |
As of now the number of financial institutions in the country as licensed by Nepal Rastra bank are as follows:
Type of Financial Institution |
Number |
---|---|
Class “A”; commercial banks |
27 |
Class “B”; development banks |
23 |
Class “C”; finance companies |
22 |
Class “D”; microfinance |
89 |
Almost all commercial banks have presence in provinces. Nepal Rastra Bank issued directives to Class A, B and C financial institutions to maintain presence in all districts of the country.
Laxmi Bank Ltd
Laxmi Bank Limited is a national level private sector institution having 105-branch network in 47 districts of Nepal.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
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Address |
Laxmi Bank Head Office P.O. Box: 19593 Hattisar, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 01 4444684, 01 4444685 Fax: 01 4444640/743 Email: info@laxmibank.com |
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Available? |
Comments |
|
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
|
|
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
|
|
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
|
|
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
|
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
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Province 1
Hanuman Das Rd-7, Biratnagar Morang Phone: 021 590103, 021- 590104 Fax: 021- 538403 |
Morang -4, Bhojpur – 1, Dhankuta – 1, Illam – 1, Jhapa- 3, Khotang – 0, Okhaldhunga – 1, Panchthar – 1, Sankhuwasabha – 0, Solukhumbu – 3, Sunsari – 4, Taplejung – 3, Terathum – 0, Udayapur – 1 |
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Province 2 Bhanuchowk, Ward – 2, Janakpur Dhanusha Phone: 041-527496 |
Dhanusha – 1, Saptari – 2, Siraha – 1, Mahottari – 4, Sarlahi – 1, Bara – 2, Parsa – 1, Rautahat - 0 |
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Bagmati Province
Laxmi Bank Head Office P.O. Box : 19593 Hattisar, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone: 01 4444684, 01 4444685 |
Kathmandu – 21, Sindhuli – 1, Ramechhap – 2, Dolakha – 1, Bhaktapur – 2, Dhading – 0, Kavre – 5, Lalitpur – 6, Nuwakot – 0, Rasuwa – 0, Sindhupalchok – 4, Chitwan – 4, Makwanpur - 1 |
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Gandaki Province Amarsingh Chowk, Ward – 10, Pokhara Phone: 061-432051, 432052 Email: amarsingh@laxmibank.com |
Kaski – 5, Baglung – 2, Gorkha – 0, Lamjung – 0, Manang – 0, Mustang – 0, Myagdi – 0, Nawalpur – 1, Parbat – 0, Syangja – 2, Tanahun - 2 |
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Lumbini Province Amarpath, Ward – 6, Butwal Rupandehi Phone: 071-551569, 551570 Fax: 071-551571 Email: butwal@laxmibank.com |
Rupandehi – 4, Kapilvastu – 3, Parasi – 2, Argakhanchi – 0, Gulmi – 0, Palpa – 2, Dang – 4, Pyuthan – 1, Rolpa – 0, Eastern Rukum – 0, Banke – 3, Bardiya - 1 |
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Karnali Province Yari Chowk - 3, Birendranagar Phone: 083-523656, 083-523657 Email: surkhet@laxmibank.com Fax: 083-523658 |
Surkhet – 5, Western Rukum – 4, Salyan – 3, Dolpa -0, Humla – 0, Jumla – 0, Kalikot – 0, Mugu – 0, Dailekh – 0, Jajarkot – 1 |
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Sudurpaschim Province
Phone: 091410531, 091410532 Email: dhangadi@laxmibank.com Fax: 091-520532 |
Kailali – 3, Achham – 0, Doti – 0, Dadeldhura – 1, Bajhang – 0, Bajura – 0, Kanchanpur – 2, Baitadi – 0, Darchula - 1 |
NIC Asia Bank Limited
NIC Asia is one of the largest private sector commercial banks in the country. The bank has its operation in Nepal only and operates in all the 7 provinces.
All branches are inter-connected through V-Sat and are capable of providing online, real-time transaction.
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
NIC Asia Bank Limited |
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Address |
Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu Phone: 01-5111177, 01- 5111179, Mobile: 9851119904 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SWiFT Code: NICENPKA |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
There are no such limits for max/min exchange any amount can be exchanged. |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
There are no such limits for max/min transfers any amount can be transferred. |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
The limit of the loan depends on the type of loan. |
Other Comments or Key Information |
The entire transactions are done based on the provisions rolled out by Nepal Rastra Bank, which might change from time to time. |
Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Province 1 Biratnagar, Ward no 7, Main Raod Phone: 9852035008 |
Morang -14, Bhojpur – 3, Dhankuta – 2, Illam – 1, Jhapa- 17, Khotang – 1, Okhaldhunga – 1, Panchthar – 1, Sankhuwasabha – 1, Solukhumbu – 1, Sunsari – 9, Taplejung – 1, Terathum – 1, Udayapur – 2 |
Province 2 Ram Mandir Chowk, Janakpur Phone: 977-041-590570/ 041-590571 Mobile: 9844173239 |
Dhanusha – 6, Saptari – 4, Siraha – 6, Mahottari – 4, Sarlahi – 6, Bara – 4, Parsa – 6, Rautahat - 5 |
Bagmati Province Trade Tower, Thapathali, Kathmandu Phone: 01-5111177, 01- 5111179, Mobile: 9851119904 |
Kathmandu – 60, Sindhuli – 1, Ramechhap – 1, Dolakha – 1, Bhaktapur – 6, Dhading – 6, Kavre – 3, Lalitpur – 10, Nuwakot – 3, Rasuwa – 1, Sindhupalchok – 1, Chitwan – 9, Makwanpur - 3 |
Gandaki Province Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan city Ward no. 10, Amarsing Chowk, Kaski 061-430895 Mobile: 9846026786 |
Kaski – 11, Baglung – 1, Gorkha – 1, Lamjung – 1, Manang – 0, Mustang – 0, Myagdi – 0, Nawalpur – 7, Parbat – 2, Syangja – 2, Tanahun - 7 |
Lumbini Province Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, Ward NO 13, Rupandehi 9857082003(BM), (SM)9847101539 |
Rupandehi – 21, Kapilvastu – 6, Parasi – 2, Argakhanchi – 1, Gulmi – 1, Palpa – 1, Dang – 5, Pyuthan – 1, Rolpa – 1, Eastern Rukum – 1, Banke – 7, Bardiya - 3 |
Karnali Province Birendra Chowk, Birendra Nagar, Surkhet Phone: +977-083-524092 Mobile: 9858056183 |
Surkhet – 1, Western Rukum – 1, Salyan – 1, Dolpa -0, Humla – 0, Jumla – 1, Kalikot – 1, Mugu – 0, Dailekh – 1, Jajarkot – 2 |
Sudurpaschim Province Dhangadi - 3, Godawari Road Phone: +977-091-417061/62/ Mobile: 9848054446 |
Kailali – 8, Achham – 1, Doti – 1, Dadeldhura – 1, Bajhang – 1, Bajura – 1, Kanchanpur – 4, Baitadi – 1, Darchula - 1 |
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Standard Chartered Bank Nepal Limited |
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Address |
New Baneshwor Branch P.O.Box 3990, New Baneshwar, Kathmandu Tel: 977-1-4782333, 4783753 Fax No: 977-1- 4780762 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
SCBLNPKA |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
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Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
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Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
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Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
Province 1 P.O. Box 201, Main Road-7, Biratnagar, Morang Fax No:977-21-590082 |
Morang – 1, Sunsari – 1 |
Province 2 Branch-Birgunj, Adarsha Nagar Branch Adarsha Nagar-13, Birgunj Tel: 051-529494 Fax No: 051-529677 |
Parsa - 1 |
Bagmati Province New Baneshwor Branch P.O.Box 3990, New Baneshwar, Kathmandu Tel: 977-1-4782333, 4783753 Fax No: 977-1- 4780762 |
Kathmandu -5, Lalitpur – 2, Chitwan – 1 |
Gandaki Province Pokhara P.O. Box: 08, New Road, Pokhara, Phone: 977 061 523875, 523876, 536231, 536230 Fax: 977 061 531676 |
Kaski - 2 |
Lumbini Province Branch-Nepalgunj, Banke Branch Surkhet Road, Ward No 13, Nepalgunj Banke, Tel:977-81-525514, 520022 Fax No: 977-81-525515 |
Rupandehi – 1, Banke - 1 |
Karnali Province |
N/A |
Sudurpaschim Province |
N/A |
Mobile Money
Money mobile is an emerging sector, still mostly used by a limited number of the urban population. Five payment service providers (PSP) are present, out of which two (eSewa Phone pay and IME Digital Solution) are licensed, two under licensing process and one licensed as a Payment System Operator (PSO) and providing the MM services. The sector is encountering several challenges including a lack of infrastructure, low financial literacy and a lack of agent coverage in rural areas. Financial information of providers is not publicly available, which raises transparency issues. The sector is still relatively unreliable due to weak regulatory control.
The following services are available: self-wallet management, link/load from bank accounts, cash out at agents and banks, utility bills, merchant and bulk payment, and remittance. Currently there is no interoperability among different mobile wallets and mobile phone providers; however, NRB is committed to working towards interoperability in the payment system. (Source: WFP Macro Financial Assessment Nepal –March 2019)
Mobile money and its general information |
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License |
Yes |
Number of the phone operator |
5 |
Phone penetration |
123% |
MM provider |
5 |
Mobile remittance |
0.5% |
Leading company |
eSewa phone pay Pvt. Ltd. |
Other company |
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Clearing and Forwarding Agents
Nepal Transit and Warehousing Co. Ltd.
(NTWCL) is a wholly owned undertaking of Government of Nepal reporting to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies (MoICS), established on September 15, 1971 under the provisions of the Treaty of Transit between Nepal & India. The company functions as representative of the Government to provide warehousing facilities at Port of Kolkata, India and conduct all the transit-related activities including undertaking of government-owned cargo, clearing and forwarding and managing of transport between gateway port and Nepal. NTWCL, is duly registered in both Nepal and India under the company act of both countries.
NTWCL is a government-owned company under the MoICS, primarily responsible for the incoming cargo handling at major entry points.
Address of Office in Nepal/India |
Service |
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NTWCL P.O. Box.1194 Ramshahpath, Kathmandu, Nepal Tel: 01-4221343, 4220743 Fax: 01-4221783 Email: ntw@ntc.net.np |
Cargo, clearing and forwarding and managing of transport |
NTWCL (TIA Branch Office) Tribhuvan International Airport, Cargo Complex, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal TEL: +977-9851241499 |
Operates warehousing for Nepalese import and export air cargoes. |
NTWCL (Branch Office) Custom Premises, Kakadvitta Tel: 977-23- 562248/4780110 Email: ktm@dpex.com |
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NTWCL (Branch Office) Branch Office, Custom Area, Birgunj Phone No: 051-521356, 051-621540 |
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NTWCL (Branch Office) Ekbalpore Road, Kolkata – 700023, India Tel: 0091-33-24496688 Fax: 0091-33-24496670 Email: nepa6670kba@bsnl.in Sub-Branch Offices Haldia Township, District Midhnapur, Halida, India. Tel. 0091-3224-263374 Radhikapur, North Dinajpur, West Bengal, India, Tel: 0091-3522-352162 |
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Association of freight forwarding agents in Nepal (NEFFA)
Nepal Freight Association (NEFFA) provides related information, consultations, and platforms for the workshop, seminars, interactions, training, etc. There are 110 companies as general members and 7 companies as associate members in the association. NEFFA’s mission is to facilitate international trade by delivering goods at the destination in an efficient and fast manner.
Handling Equipment
Nepal Intermodal Transport Development Board (NITDB)
The NITDB is a Government agency that develops Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Integrated Check Posts (ICPs). NITDB outsources management of the infrastructure and provision of logistics handling equipment to private companies.
TransNepal Freight Services Pvt. Ltd is the company that manages Biratnagar ICD and Bhairahawa ICD. Himalayan Terminal Pvt Ltd manages Birgunj ICD. The remaining 3 ICDs (Khakarbhitta, Rasuwa and Tatopani are managed by NITBD.
Airport Ground Handling
Nepal Airlines is responsible for ground handling of cargo at Tribhuvan International airport. Indian Airlines and Thai Airways have ground handling equipment for their own needs, whereas Nepal Airlines does ground handling work for the other airlines and for themselves.
Postal and Courier Services
General Post Office (GPO) Nepal serves as the Office of Exchange (OE) in Nepal under the department of postal service Nepal. Recently, it has been operating a Mobile Postal Service within the capital, It provides the following services at present:
- Letter Service (Ordinary Letter and Registered Letter)
- Parcel Service
- Express Mail Services (Domestic and International)
- Post Box Service (Ordinary and Online)
- Postal services
- Banking services
Printing and Publishing
The Government of Nepal formulated a new national information policy in the year 2049 BS (1992) that changed the name of Department of Printing and Publication to the Department of Printing. Department of Printing is under Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MOCIT). Department publishes security printing materials of the government and majority of the government related documents.
There are several private sector printing and publication companies in Nepal and their contact information is listed in 4.11 Nepal Additional Services Contact List.
Taxi Companies
There are around 11,000 taxis in the Kathmandu valley according to the Department of Transport (Kathmandu post). The largest taxi service provider manages a fleet of approximately 20 cars. Airport taxis are also available at both domestic and International terminals at Kathmandu, and major national Airports. Taxi services are not present in the hilly regional airports. The Nepal Meter Taxi Entrepreneurs’ Association (NMTEA), an umbrella organization of registered taxis, is planning to launch its own ride hailing app ‘Easy Taxi Nepal,’
Vehicle Rental
Vehicle rental services are available in Kathmandu and in the major cities in the country, offering city cars, 4x4 vehicles and mini buses, with or without driver. Many rental services are local tourist companies, plus a few global rental companies, like Europcar and Sixt.
Ride-hailing services like “Pathao” and “Tootle” are gaining popularity in Kathmandu, although they have have faced repeatedly regulatory and legal setbacks. The current law prohibits private vehicles from car-pooling or any other commercial services. Section 8 of the Motor vehicles and Transportation Management Act 1993 states that private motor vehicles cannot be used for public transport services.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
The Metropolitan City, sub- Metropolitan cities, municipality and rural municipality (local government) have the main responsibility for managing solid waste. The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD), Ministry of Federal Affairs and General Administration (MoFAGA), Solid Waste Management Technical Support Centre (SWMTSC) have also roles and responsibilities for managing the municipal waste.
Under the MoFAGA, Solid Waste Management Technical Support Centre (SWMTSC) is responsible for providing technical support to manage solid waste to the local governments. Currently, municipalities and private companies are involved in the collection of wastes following wastes using the collection point method, waste collection through bell (whistleblowing) and door-to-door collection (Sharma, 2017) and waste collection through mobile apps such as Khaalisisi.com, and doko recyclers. There are some designated landfill sites near major Metro/municipalities for solid waste management.
Safe disposal and sustainable management of Municipal Solid Waste is a problem countrywide. Illegal dumping of waste at different locations and open air burning of waste is a common practice, creating hazards to human health and environment.
Nepal Swachha Batabaran Sirjana Kendra is taking the responsibility of managing the wastes from the public places such as the premises of temples. Clean Nepal has been engaging in the collection of household wastes every once or twice a week and is responsible for managing the animal carcasses within the Kathmandu Valley.
Nepal Pollution Control and Environment Management Center (NEPCEMAC), Sarsafai Jaagaran Sahakari (SaSaJa) cooperative and Sarsafai Jagaran Sanstha (SaSaJa) organization and few scrap dealers were identified working inside Teku Waste Collection Center. "Khaalisisi" (empty bottles) which was founded in 2017 and aims at mitigating the problem of disposing the waste at the landfill site and encourages recycling of wastes. Similar to Khaalisisi.com is another digitized form of waste recycling which is known as Doko Recyclers. It was founded in 2017 and provides both household and corporate waste management services. Doko and Khaalisisi both up-cycle specific wastes to create new marketable products. Hatti Hatti, Tyre Treasures, and Dhaasoo are among few other companies up cycling solid waste in Kathmandu. (Souce: Institutional Architecture of Municipal Solid Waste Management (mswm) Nepal, June 2020.
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