Bangladesh Travel Forum

I have been contemplating on driving to kathmandu from dhaka in my car. If anyone has more information on this please do let me know. Travel permits, taxes, travel route, other vital info would be much appriciated. Thanks

Hello! I've never driven to Kathmandu from Dhaka but considering the situation - you are really brave!

1. Travel Permits: All you need is VISA, if you need that is. Make sure you got double/Multiple entry visa to Bangladesh and at least a single entry visa to India. If you're holding a passport that doesn't require a visa, then don't bother.

2. Taxes: Bangladesh to India and back should have a bit of travel tax. Don't know the exact amount but most probably 5-6 thousands Taka in total. There's many Bangladeshi who goes to India by bus. If you know any, ask them. You can also walk up to a travel agency and just ask them. I'd go to the bus service's office and ask cuz they are more friendly. There's Green Line near Dhanmandi 32 road - the one that connects to farmgate, you can talk to the Green Line people.

It should take more than a day. Be very careful while you drive - the buses are killer in the so called highway.

I guess there's a route from Jessor and one from Benapole - I can't advice on which one to take.

All the best :)