Mend it now

Urgent repair of Araniko Highway is vital considering its value for locals and national economy.

Roads and related infrastructure are lifelines of the Nepali economy. Not only do they open avenues for domestic trade but also serve as cogs for international commerce. One such vital route is the 115-km-long Araniko Highway , which begins in Kathmandu and ends in Kodari, connecting the country with Tibet Autonomous Region of the People’s Republic of China. Opened in 1967 following an earlier Nepal-China agreement in October 1961, this trade route has over the years immensely benefited both countries.