Border crossings at Ruila and Nguila in northern Gorkha have officially reopened for cross-border trade and movement into Tibet, bringing relief to residents in remote Himalayan communities.
Locals in Chumanubri Rural Municipality have begun traveling across the border to sell high-value medicinal herbs—including Yarsagumba (caterpillar fungus) and wild garlic—while sourcing daily supplies such as food grains, clothes, and essential commodities.
Key Highlights:
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Border Locations: The Ruila pass in Samagaun (Ward 1) and Nguila pass in Chhekampar (Ward 7).
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Local Advantage: Trading with neighboring Tibetan markets allows border residents to buy supplies in just a single day’s journey using their own livestock, avoiding 3–4 day treks to lower Gorkha markets like Arughat.
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Administrative Support: Gorkha’s District Administration Office is facilitating movement by issuing and renewing entry passes and border identity cards for local residents through regional administration offices.
While commercial activity has picked up, local traders noted that fluctuations in the Chinese Yuan exchange rate and updated border regulation procedures continue to pose operational challenges.