Jhulaghat ( Kumaoni-

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:झुलाघाट) is a small suspension bridge over Kali river on Indo-Nepal border between

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and Sudurpashchim.

is a state of

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west of the Kali river while Sudurpashchim is a province of

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, east of Kali. Jhulaghat is an

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word which literally means "Hanging

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". The landmark is known as Jhulaghat after the suspension bridge. The suspension bridge is small in size so only pedestrian, cyclist and biker can cross the border through it. There has been a small town emerged both side of the bridge. The town emerged Indian side of the bridge is a part of Munakot Tehsil in

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and Nepalese side is a part of Dasharathchand Municipality.

History

The Jhulaghat suspension bridge was originally constructed by British engineers in 1877 to span the Kali River and establish a direct pedestrian and pack‑animal route between India’s

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and western Nepal. Stretching approximately 100 metres, it long served as a vital crossing for traders, pilgrims and pensioners in the remote border region. Remarkably, the bridge operated continuously for 145 years until July 2022, when rotting wooden components necessitated its first full closure for maintenance. In September 2023,

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‑related damage to the decking and railings prompted a month‑long repair program funded by the district administration, underscoring the structure’s enduring importance and the challenges of preserving colonial‑era infrastructure in the

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Mahakali-Jhulaghat Custom Office

There is a custom station both side of the river in India and Nepal. Pithoragarh-Jhulaghat road connects the Jhulaghat to

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which is 38 KM at distance from Jhulaghat. Naini Saini is the nearest airport which is 40 KM far by air and

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is the nearest railway station which is 310 KM at distance. In Nepal side, There is a Feeder road F-50 at Jhulaghat, which is connected with Mahakali Highway at Satbanjh, at of distance. jhulaghat is the end point of Mid-Hills Highway of Nepal which starts at Chiyo Bhanjyang. Chiyo Bhanjyang is a border point between

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(Nepal) and

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(India). The Mid-Hill highway runs. 1776 KM through Mid hills of Nepal.

References

{{reflist Transit and customs posts along the India–Nepal border India–Nepal border crossings