Nepal’s milestone tunnel project, Nagdhunga tunnel, will cost a toll on vehicles while traversing through it. The cost ranges from Rs 60 to up to Rs 600 in road toll to use the Pride Project roadway.
Nepal also plans road tolls on various roads. The newly announced fare for the Nagdhunga Tunnel aligns with the government’s plan to draw revenue from certain ambitious road projects. And while four-wheelers can use the tunnel by paying a fare, motorbikes are banned from journeying through it.
Prithvi Subba Gurung, Minister of Communication, Information, and Technology (MoCIT) and government spokesperson, shared at a press conference that the government will charge a fee for using the iconic tunnel project. The decision was taken on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Nagdhunga Tunnel toll details
It’s decided that cars and vans will have to pay a toll of Rs 65 when entering Kathmandu and Rs 60 when leaving through the Nagdhunga Tunnel.
Similarly, minibuses and minitrucks will have to pay a toll of Rs 115 when entering Kathmandu and Rs 80 when leaving, while buses and trucks will have to pay a toll of Rs 260 when entering Kathmandu and Rs 200 when leaving.
| Vehicle Types | Entering Kathmandu (Rs) | Leaving Kathmandu (Rs) |
| Cars & Vans | 65 | 60 |
| Minibuses & Minitrucks | 115 | 80 |
| Buses & Trucks | 260 | 200 |
| Heavy Equipment Vehicles | 600 | 250 |
Likewise, heavy equipment vehicles will need to pay Rs 600 in toll when entering Kathmandu and Rs 250 when leaving.
The tunnel is under final preparation for its completion. The government aims to bring it into operation from 2026.
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The tunnel is being constructed at an estimated total budget of Rs 24 billion and stretches 2.69 km up to Naubise.