Kolkata
Consulate General of Nepal
1, National Library Avenue, Alipore, Kolkata 700 027, Kolkata 700 040
Tel: +91-33 - 2456 1224, 1085, 1154
Nepal
Embassy of Nepal, New Delhi
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Head of mission
Dr. Surendra Thapa
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against The Tribune (17 Sept 2026).National day
20 September
National day. Next on 20 September 2027 (in 11 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2332 9969, 2332 7361, 2332 9218, 2332 8066Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- ambassadorornep@gmail.comSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2332 6857, 2332 9647Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2.00 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (in.nepalembassy.gov.np)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (in.nepalembassy.gov.np)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Nepal
Goods and services trade, Indian investment in Nepal, power trade and hydropower, cross-border transmission lines, water resources cooperation and petroleum pipelines, from the MEA brief of July 2026.
Trade, investment and energy links between India and Nepal (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Nepal: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Shri Sudhakar Dalela appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal
Shri Sudhakar Dalela (IFS: 1993), Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India sends eighth Indian Air Force relief flight to Nepal after flash floods
An eighth Indian Air Force flight with humanitarian assistance reached Kathmandu. India has sent more than 130 tons of relief material through eight special flights since 26 August 2026 and deployed 54 expert personnel. An Indian tunnel rescue team is working in Chilime with the Nepali Army, and an Indian forensic team is working in two laboratories in Kathmandu.
Source: Rescue and relief assistance being provided to Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India opens forensic labs for DNA profiling of relatives of those missing in Nepal floods
The Ministry of Home Affairs made Central and State Forensic Science Laboratories and National Forensic Sciences University laboratories in India available for DNA profiling of first-degree relatives of persons missing after the 26 August 2026 flash flood in Nepal. Profiles may be sent by email to Nepal Police for comparison with unidentified mortal remains.
Source: DNA Profiling of First-Degree Relatives of Persons Missing in the Flash Floods in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India responds to Nepal flash floods as Modi and Jaishankar speak to Nepali counterparts
Flash floods hit the Bhote Koshi area of Nepal on 26 August 2026. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Prime Minister of Nepal that day, and EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar spoke to the Foreign Minister of Nepal on 28 August 2026. 108 Indian nationals had been rescued, while more than 275 Indian nationals and 128 persons of Indian origin remained missing or non-contactable.
Source: Indian Response and Relief Efforts after the Devastating Flash Floods in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal holds talks with EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal Shisir Khanal held talks with External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on 6 June 2026. India handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects, the Ministers launched the UPI and NPI P2P linkage, and an MoU between Digital India Bhashini and Kathmandu University was signed. Both welcomed completion of internal processes for the MLAA.
Source: Visit of Minister for Foreign Affairs of Nepal to India, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
All India and Nepal developments, year by year · All countries, week by week
Earlier developments (2)
India responds to Nepal's comments on Lipulekh and the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
The Official Spokesperson responded to comments by the Foreign Ministry of Nepal on the border in the context of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, saying Lipulekh Pass has been a route for the Yatra since 1954. India called the territorial claims untenable and said it remains open to resolving agreed outstanding boundary issues through dialogue and diplomacy.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding comments made by Foreign Ministry of Nepal on border issue in the context of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India welcomes Nepal elections and congratulates Prime Minister Sushila Karki
Official Spokesperson Shri Randhir Jaiswal welcomed the conduct of elections in Nepal and congratulated Prime Minister Sushila Karki, the Government and the people of Nepal. He said India provided logistical supplies for the elections at the request of the Government of Nepal.
Source: Official Spokespersons response to media queries regarding Elections in Nepal, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Nepal: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Nepal: diplomatic relations and milestones
High-level and ministerial exchanges between India and Nepal, more than 40 bilateral mechanisms including the Joint Commission, and defence, security and legal cooperation, from the MEA brief of July 2026.
Trade and investment
Trade, investment and energy links between India and Nepal
Goods and services trade, Indian investment in Nepal, power trade and hydropower, cross-border transmission lines, water resources cooperation and petroleum pipelines, from the MEA brief of July 2026.
Development and cooperation
India and Nepal: development, culture and community
India's development partnership with Nepal, from reconstruction and health to lines of credit and digital cooperation, plus scholarships, ITEC, cultural cooperation and the Indian community, from the MEA brief of July 2026.
Practical guide
Nepal in India: embassy, consulate and how to get help
Contact details of the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi and its Consulate General in Kolkata, the national day, India's missions in Nepal, border crossings, tourism and the UPI-NPI payment link, from the MEA brief of July 2026.
Read the full guide to India and Nepal
Nepal also appears in the topic guides: India's Defence Cooperation Partners by Region; UPI and RuPay Abroad: Country-by-Country Status.
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of July 2026, with later MEA documents where marked as updated.
Events
No upcoming public events from Nepal. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
India in Nepal
India has 2 offices in Nepal, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Nepal.
Questions about the Embassy of Nepal
Where is the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of Nepal is at Barakhamba Road, New Delhi-110001, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of Nepal?
The register lists +91-11-2332 9969, 2332 7361, 2332 9218, 2332 8066, and the email ambassadorornep@gmail.com.
Who heads the Embassy of Nepal?
Dr. Surendra Thapa, Chargé d'Affaires a.i.. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Nepal?
20 September (National day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Nepal have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Kolkata. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of Nepal?
https://in.nepalembassy.gov.np/
Where can I find visa information for Nepal?
On the official visa page: https://in.nepalembassy.gov.np/pages/Visa-1/ (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://in.nepalembassy.gov.np/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Nepal relations?
Shri Sudhakar Dalela appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal (16 October 2026). Shri Sudhakar Dalela (IFS: 1993), Secretary in the Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Nepal. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.