Nagdhunga - Sisnekhola Tunnel Inaugurated, Open Initially to Emergency Vehicles

The Nagdhunga - Sisnekhola tunnel was officially inaugurated today (27 July 2026) by Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal. During this initial stage, entry through the tunnel is strictly limited to emergency and essential vehicles, such as ambulances and fire engines.

According to project officials, no tolls or fees will be charged for using the tunnel during its trial testing period. Once regular full scale operations begin, vehicle tolls will range between 60 rupees and 600 rupees, depending on the size and type of the vehicle. Certain restrictions will remain in place to ensure safety and smooth traffic flow. Two wheelers like motorcycles, as well as pedestrians, will not be permitted to use the tunnel.