Mechi Highway
मेची राजमार्ग
The far-eastern north–south highway, through the tea hills of Ilam.
- Code
- NH02
- Length
- ≈280 km
- From
- Bhadrapur / Kakarbhitta (Jhapa)
- To
- Taplejung (via Ilam)
- Status
- Operational; upgrading toward Taplejung
- Provinces
- Koshi
The Mechi Highway runs north from the eastern Terai up through the famous tea-growing hills of Ilam toward Taplejung and the Kanchenjunga region.
It is the principal road into Nepal's far-eastern hills.
From plan to highway
- Over decades
Built in stages
The road pushes north from the Terai through Ilam toward Taplejung over many years.
- Now
Extension & upgrading
Sections toward the Kanchenjunga region continue to be improved.
The Mechi Highway 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
Mechi Highway — frequently asked questions
How long is the Mechi Highway?+
The Mechi Highway (NH02) is approximately 280 km long.
Where does the Mechi Highway go — what does it connect?+
It runs from Bhadrapur / Kakarbhitta (Jhapa) to Taplejung (via Ilam), passing through Koshi Province.
Is the Mechi Highway open and what is it known for?+
Status: Operational; upgrading toward Taplejung. It is known as The far-eastern north–south highway, through the tea hills of Ilam.
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.