Neighborhood
Raxaul
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Raxaul functions as the Indian counterpart to Birgunj, forming a twin-city border zone. Most travelers arriving by train from India disembark at Raxaul Junction and walk or take a rickshaw to the border crossing. The town itself is a dusty, functional place dominated by transport depots, budget hotels, and eateries catering to cross-border traffic. Its main draw is as the entry point to Nepal, but it also offers a glimpse of daily life at a busy international land border.
Don't miss
- Walk across the border from Raxaul to Birgunj for a unique cross-border experience
- Catch a train at Raxaul Junction, a historic railway station
- Sample Indian street food at stalls near the border crossing
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Raxaul
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inRabaul Highlights Tour4★ · 13 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$67 per personSee dates →
Best full dayUganda Jungle Rafting5★ · 18 travelers~6 hoursFrom$150 per personSee dates →More attractions in Birgunj