Taking an Indian Vehicle to Nepal: Bhansar & Planning
Indian-registered vehicles entering Nepal are subject to customs/temporary-import procedures commonly referred to by travellers as Bhansar. Nepal Customs operates a Temporary Import of Vehicle system, but the exact formalities, permitted period, fees and documentation can change. This guide therefore explains the planning framework and points travellers to current customs information rather than publishing a permanent fee table that can become stale.
Documents and temporary import
The vehicle, driver and ownership/authorisation documents should be prepared before reaching the border. Exact requirements should be reconfirmed with the intended customs point.
Self-drive versus tour vehicle
A self-driven Indian vehicle creates different paperwork and operating decisions from hiring a locally compliant tour vehicle. Compare convenience, parking, mountain-road suitability and permit formalities.
Mountain routes are another issue
Having permission to enter Nepal does not mean every tourist road is suitable for every Indian vehicle. Road width, gradient, local restrictions and weather must be checked separately.