Rasuwagadhi Border Crossing

Description

Overview

Rasuwagadhi is Nepal's primary land border crossing with China, situated in Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province, at an elevation of approximately $1,870\text{ m}$.

Connectivity and Significance

Highway: The Araniko Highway (Kathmandu–Lhasa Highway) connects through this point to the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Utility: Vital route for trade and pilgrimage.
Post-2015 Status: The infrastructure was damaged during the 2015 earthquake and has since been rebuilt.
Proximity: Connects to Kyirong on the Chinese side.

Category

Pass

Province

Bagmati

Key Figure/Measurement

Elevation: ~1,870 m; main Nepal-China land crossing on Araniko Highway