Nepal-China Agree to Relaunch Kathmandu-Lhasa Direct Bus Service After Two Decades

Kathmandu. Discussions are intensifying regarding the relaunch of the direct Kathmandu-Lhasa bus service, which was initiated two decades ago with the aim of promoting tourism and trade between the two countries. An agreement to revive this service was reached during the recent Nepal-China Commerce Secretary-level meeting held in China.

The agreement to operate the Kathmandu-Lhasa bus service was reached between the two countries during the third Commerce Secretary-level meeting of the Nepal-China Coordination Mechanism on Border Trade and Cooperation, held in China on Magh 6 and 7 (January 20 and 21, 2026 BS).