Quick answer: The cost to courier Nepal to India parcels with Pals Courier is Rs. 800 per kg for 1–4 kg, Rs. 700 per kg for 5–9 kg, Rs. 650 per kg for 10–19 kg and Rs. 600 per kg for a 20 kg box. Boxes of 10 kg and above have an extra Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge. Documents cost Rs. 850 and go by air in 4–6 days. Parcels go by road and take 10–15 days. Pickup is free inside Kathmandu Valley.
Cost to Courier Nepal to India: 2026 Rate Table
The cost to courier Nepal to India parcels depends on the total weight. The rate per kg goes down as the box gets heavier, so bigger boxes give you more for your money.
| Parcel weight | Rate | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kg – 4 kg | Rs. 800 per kg | 3 kg = Rs. 2,400 |
| 5 kg – 9 kg | Rs. 700 per kg | 5 kg = Rs. 3,500 |
| 10 kg – 19 kg | Rs. 650 per kg | 10 kg = Rs. 8,000 (with Rs. 1,500 handling) |
| 20 kg (maximum) | Rs. 600 per kg | 20 kg = Rs. 13,500 (with Rs. 1,500 handling) |
- Customs handling charge: Rs. 1,500 per box for boxes of 10 kg and above
- Maximum weight: 20 kg per box. Heavier shipments are split into more boxes.
- Pickup: free inside Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur)
- Payment: Fonepay, cash or bank transfer
Cost to Send Documents from Nepal to India
Documents have the simplest price of all. Certificates, papers and letters cost Rs. 850, travel by air courier and are delivered in 4–6 days, much faster than parcels by road.
How Much Does a Parcel from Nepal to India Actually Cost?
To make the cost to courier Nepal to India shipments easy to compare, this table shows the total price for common weights, including the handling charge, and what you pay per kg.
| Weight | Total cost | Cost per kg |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | Rs. 850 | – |
| 1 kg | Rs. 800 | Rs. 800 |
| 2 kg | Rs. 1,600 | Rs. 800 |
| 4 kg | Rs. 3,200 | Rs. 800 |
| 5 kg | Rs. 3,500 | Rs. 700 |
| 9 kg | Rs. 6,300 | Rs. 700 |
| 10 kg | Rs. 8,000 | Rs. 800 |
| 15 kg | Rs. 11,250 | Rs. 750 |
| 19 kg | Rs. 13,850 | Rs. 729 |
| 20 kg | Rs. 13,500 | Rs. 675 (lowest) |
Did you notice? Going from 4 kg to 5 kg adds only Rs. 300 (Rs. 3,200 to Rs. 3,500), and a 20 kg box (Rs. 13,500) costs Rs. 350 less than a 19 kg box (Rs. 13,850), because the per-kg rate drops at 5 kg and again at 20 kg.
Delivery Time, Partners and Cities in India
The low cost to courier Nepal to India parcels comes from sending them by road. Documents go by air.
| Shipment | Mode | Delivery time |
|---|---|---|
| Documents | Air courier | 4–6 days |
| Parcels (1–20 kg) | Road / land | 10–15 days |
Inside India, shipments are delivered by our partners DTDC and Shree Maruti Courier. You get a tracking number for every shipment, or you can send it to us on WhatsApp and we will check it for you.
We deliver to all major cities in India, including Delhi NCR, Noida, Gurugram, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, Kolkata, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Patna, Guwahati, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Goa, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kochi. Give us the full address with PIN code and an Indian mobile number.
What you can and cannot send to India
- Allowed: labelled and packaged food, packaged spices and masala, clothes, shoes, bags, documents, handicrafts, gifts and artificial jewellery.
- With conditions: medicine with a valid doctor's prescription, and homemade or unlabelled food, which customs may inspect or reject.
- Not allowed: power banks and loose batteries, phones, laptops and smart watches, perfume and aerosols, lighters, gold, silver, cash, meat products such as sukuti, and counterfeit goods.
What Decides the Cost to Courier Nepal to India?
- Total weight. Weight is rounded up to the next kg, and the per-kg rate falls at 5 kg, 10 kg and 20 kg.
- Documents or parcel. Documents have a fixed price of Rs. 850 and go by air.
- Box of 10 kg or more. These boxes add a Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge.
- What is inside. Items India does not allow, such as power banks or gold, cannot be sent at any price, so check the list before packing.
5 Ways to Lower the Cost to Courier Nepal to India
- Send 5 kg instead of 4 kg. The extra kilo costs only Rs. 300 because the rate drops to Rs. 700 per kg.
- Fill a 19 kg box to 20 kg. A 20 kg box is Rs. 350 cheaper than 19 kg and gives the lowest rate of about Rs. 675 per kg.
- Combine parcels with family or friends sending to the same city in India, so one heavier box gets the lower rate.
- Pack only allowed items. Read what you can send to India and what you cannot send before packing, so nothing is held at customs.
- Ask us before you pack. Tell us roughly what you want to send, and we'll suggest the weight that gives you the best price.
How to Send a Parcel from Nepal to India in 5 Steps
- Get a price. Call or WhatsApp +977-9857083966 with the weight and contents of your parcel.
- Free pickup or drop-off. We pick up from your home free inside Kathmandu Valley, or you can drop it at our Khasibazar office.
- Packing and customs papers. We check, weigh and pack your items and prepare the customs documents.
- Tracking number. Your shipment is dispatched and you receive a DTDC or Shree Maruti tracking number.
- Delivered in India. Parcels arrive by road in 10–15 days, and documents arrive by air in 4–6 days.
Other Costs to Know About
Customs handling charge
Every box of 10 kg and above has a Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge. It is already included in the totals above.
Indian customs check
Every parcel is X-ray scanned and checked by Indian customs. The receiver should keep an ID ready, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card or Voter ID. Declare the real value of every item to avoid delays.
Pickup
Pickup is free anywhere inside Kathmandu Valley. You can also drop your parcel at our office in Khasibazar, Kathmandu.
Cost to Courier Nepal to India: FAQs
What is the cost to courier Nepal to India for 1 kg?
A 1 kg parcel from Nepal to India costs Rs. 800 with Pals Courier and goes by road in 10–15 days.
How much does it cost to send 5 kg from Nepal to India?
A 5 kg parcel costs Rs. 3,500 (5 kg × Rs. 700).
How much does it cost to send 10 kg from Nepal to India?
A 10 kg parcel costs Rs. 8,000: Rs. 6,500 (10 kg × Rs. 650) plus Rs. 1,500 customs handling.
How much does it cost to send 20 kg from Nepal to India?
A 20 kg box costs Rs. 13,500: Rs. 12,000 (20 kg × Rs. 600) plus Rs. 1,500 customs handling. This is the lowest rate per kg.
How much does it cost to send documents from Nepal to India?
Documents cost Rs. 850 and are delivered by air courier in 4–6 days.
How long does courier from Nepal to India take?
Parcels go by road and take 10–15 days. Documents go by air and take 4–6 days.
Which company delivers my parcel in India?
Inside India, Pals Courier shipments are delivered by DTDC and Shree Maruti Courier, with a tracking number.
What is the maximum weight per box to India?
20 kg per box. Heavier shipments are split into more boxes.
Can I send food and spices from Nepal to India?
Yes, if the food and spices are labelled and in sealed packets. Unlabelled or homemade food may be inspected or rejected by customs.
What does the receiver in India need?
The receiver should keep an ID ready for customs clearance, such as an Aadhaar card, PAN card or Voter ID, and an Indian mobile number for delivery.
How do I get an exact price for my parcel?
Call or WhatsApp Pals Courier on +977-9857083966 with the weight and contents. The final price is confirmed after the parcel is weighed.
Ready to Send Your Parcel to India?
Now that you know the cost to courier Nepal to India parcels, book your pickup in one call. See the full service details on our Nepal to India courier page.
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