B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg)
बी.पी. राजमार्ग
The modern, scenic shortcut from Kathmandu to the eastern Terai.
- Code
- NH06
- Length
- ≈198 km
- From
- Dhulikhel (Kathmandu)
- To
- Bardibas (via Sindhuli)
- Opened
- 2015
- Built with
- Japan (JICA)
- Status
- Operational
- Provinces
- Bagmati, Madhesh
The B.P. Koirala Highway runs from Dhulikhel through the Sindhuli hills to Bardibas on the East–West Highway. Built with Japanese assistance, it is a modern, well-engineered road through the Sindhuli valley.
It dramatically shortened the journey from Kathmandu to the eastern Terai and Janakpur.
From plan to highway
- 1996
Construction begins
Work starts with Japanese (JICA) assistance through the Sindhuli hills.
- 2015
Opened
After nearly two decades, the Dhulikhel–Bardibas highway opens to traffic.
- Now
Key corridor
It becomes a fast, modern route from Kathmandu to the eastern Terai and Janakpur.
The B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg) highlighted, from OpenStreetMap road data.
More highways
Mahendra Highway (East–West Highway)
Nepal's longest and most important road — the Terai spine that ties the country together east to west
Tribhuvan Highway (Tribhuvan Rajpath)
Nepal's first highway — the original road link between Kathmandu and India
Araniko Highway
The road to Tibet — Nepal's historic overland link to China
B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg) — frequently asked questions
How long is the B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg)?+
The B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg) (NH06) is approximately 198 km long.
Where does the B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg) go — what does it connect?+
It runs from Dhulikhel (Kathmandu) to Bardibas (via Sindhuli), passing through the provinces of Bagmati, Madhesh.
When did the B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg) open?+
It opened in 2015. It was built with assistance from Japan (JICA).
Is the B.P. Koirala Highway (B.P. Rajmarg) open and what is it known for?+
Status: Operational. It is known as The modern, scenic shortcut from Kathmandu to the eastern Terai.
Sources & data note
Length, route and dates are approximate, from the Department of Roads and standard references. The mapped route is real road geometry from OpenStreetMap, matched by highway code.