Kathmandu. Even though there are borders, the concept of open borders is used only in very few countries in the world. Nepal-India have been strong friends of this rare use since centuries. Apart from sporadic incidents, the relationship between Nepal and India is not only commendable but also exemplary.
Nepal-India bus Service has worked to strengthen this relationship. On 28th Baisakh 2075, when Modi came to Nepal, the Nepal-India Friendship Service was inaugurated in Janakpur.
At present, there are operations on three routes, Nepal India bus-seva.
Nepal-India friendship bus service is currently operating on three routes from Kathmandu. Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Sunauli-Gorakhpur-Lucknow-New Delhi, Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Sunauli-Ajamgarh-Varanasi, Kathmandu-Bhairawa-Patna.
According to the director, all the buses operating in the Nepal Bharat Maitri bus service are high quality AC buses with a capacity of 43 seats. Taking this service , one has to come to Swayambhu Ring Road ticket counter in Kathmandu Valley and in case of going beyond the valley, one can also board from Narayangadh, Bhairawa etc. big cities of the country.
Kathmandu-Delhi bus fare is Rs 4800 at 7:30 am, Patna bus fare is Rs 2080 at 6:30 pm and Siliguri bus fare is Rs 3200 at 3:30 pm. Similarly, Kathmandu to Delhi is about 28 hours. Similarly , Modi Was Seva (DTC), which is operated by the Government of India, departs from Kathmandu three days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 10.00 am.
Even on such a long route, the operator has said that no bus seat will remain empty on any day. When asked whether the passengers who take service with you are more Nepali or Indian, he said that the passengers from both countries will be equal. He informed that tickets can be bought online and by contacting the office by phone or in person.
Similarly, Nepal India bus service has been operating from different parts of the country such as Pokhara, Pyuthan, Dang, Arghakhanchi, Janakpur and other cities.