Nagdhunga Tunnel starts charging tolls, ending free passage
Summary
Nagdhunga Tunnel began collecting tolls from Sunday midnight, ending free passage through the key gateway connecting Kathmandu Valley with the rest of the country. Cars, jeeps, vans and microbuses now pay Rs 65 to enter Kathmandu and Rs 60 to leave, with larger vehicles charged higher rates.
Key Points
- Nagdhunga Tunnel started collecting tolls from Sunday midnight, beginning its paid-service phase.
- Cars, jeeps, vans and microbuses are charged Rs 65 when entering Kathmandu and Rs 60 when leaving the Valley.
- Larger vehicles pay Rs 600 for entry into Kathmandu and Rs 250 for outbound travel.
- Cash and QR-code payments are available for now, while RFID-based automatic toll collection is planned later.
