China reopens both border points in Gorkha, locals gear up for trade

While Rui La will remain open for one month, Ngui La will operate for three months.

China has reopened both of its border points—Rui La and Ngui La passes— in Gorkha district. The elated locals in northern Gorkha are preparing to resume trade activities across the Nepal-China border. The Ngui La border point at Chhekampar in ward 7 of Chumanubri Rural Municipality reopened on July 1 while the Rui La pass at Samagaun in ward 1 reopened on July 5. According to local representatives, Chinese authorities have permitted limited reopening of the border for a set duration.