Kolkata to Nepal by Train – Mithila Express & Raxaul-Birgunj Border (Budget Travel Guide)
“Nepal jaana hai… par budget tight hai.”
Bas yehi soch ke maine apna pehla international trip plan kiya – bina flight, bina tour package – sirf ek train, ek backpack aur ek dream.
Aur fir mila mujhe ek solid desi option: Mithila Express – jo Kolkata se direct le jaati hai Raxaul, jahan se Nepal ka famous border hai – Birgunj.
So doston, agar aap bhi Kolkata se Nepal jaana chahte ho low budget mein, toh yeh blog post aapke liye hai – step-by-step guide + real experience!
Mithila Express – Kolkata to Raxaul Junction
- 🚆 Train Name: Mithila Express (13021)
- 🚉 From: Kolkata (KOAA)
- 🏁 To: Raxaul Junction (RXL)
- 🕒 Departure: Around 3:45 PM
- 🕗 Arrival: Next morning 9:30 AM ke approx
- 💺 Class: Sleeper (budget-friendly)
- 💰 Fare: ₹350–₹400 only
Tip: Train IRCTC app se book karo ya ConfirmTkt use karo. Window seat mil jaye toh bonus hai 😄
🚂 Safar ka maza – Sasti aur Raw Journey
Mithila Express mein chadhte hi ek alag hi vibe thi.
Chai, samose, local log, aur woh desi conversations – ekdum asli feel.
Raat bhar train mein sukoon se soya, aur subah aankh khuli toh Bihar ke fields aur ठंडी हवा ने स्वागत किया.
🧭 Raxaul Se Border – Nepal Just A Step Away
Raxaul station se Nepal ka Birgunj border sirf 1.5 km door hai.
Auto ya rickshaw se ₹20–₹30 mein pohoch jaoge.
- Border ka naam: Integrated Check Post (ICP)
- Aadhaar ya Voter ID दिखाओ – बस
- Koi visa nahi chahiye Indians ko
- Light checking hoti hai, no tension
Bas gate cross karo… और आप Nepal mein ho 🇳🇵
🚌 Birgunj se Kathmandu / Pokhara / Janakpur /
Birgunj me aap kuch Nepali currency exchange karwa le jo ki 1 rs = 1.60 Nepali rupee hota hai. Aur birgunj se hi sim card bhe le le jo ki 200 nepali rs me miljata hai. Indian Aadhaar card dena se Nepal mein aapko sim mil jata hai.
Birgunj border ke baad, options milte hain:
- Direct bus – Kathmandu (7–9 hours)
- Shared jeep bhi milti hai nearby towns ke लिए
Mainne Kathmandu ka plan banaya, kyunki mujhe sabse pahle Pashupatinath Temple jana tha.
🍛 Nepal Mein Stay & Street Food
Nepal mein INR chalta hai (₹100 tak easily), par fir bhi NPR carry karna better hai.
- Hotel: ₹500–₹800 per night
- Hostel: ₹300–₹500 per night
- Food: ₹200–₹300
- Must try: Momos, Sel Roti, Lassi, Nepali Thali
✨ Conclusion – Pehla Safar Without Map
Yeh mera pehla “Mapless” trip tha – jismein na koi fix plan tha, na koi guide.
Bas ek manzil thi – Nepal – aur ek jazba tha – budget mein duniya dekhne ka.
Aur vishwas karo – ₹420 mein border cross karna aur ek naye desh ka taste lena – yeh feeling priceless thi.
Aur mera trip ki full video ye rahi is video series me aap mera pura journey dekh sakte hai. Aur accha lage to Channel subscribe karna na bhule …
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