Rasuwagadhi Fort
In Nepali: रसुवागढी
Rasuwagadhi was built in the 1850s during the Nepal–Tibet war to control the pass where the Bhote Koshi (Trishuli) enters Nepal from Kyirong. Its stone walls and gun ports still stand on a cliff above the river.
Today the site sits beside the Rasuwagadhi–Kyirong border crossing, Nepal's main land route to China for trade. The fort is an easy side trip from Timure on the Tamang Heritage Trail.
What to see and do
Walk around the fort walls and gun emplacements on the cliff above the river, and look across to the border checkpoint and the valley leading to Kyirong. Nearby Timure village has homestays, and the Tatopani hot springs are on the way.
Good to know
The border area is sensitive: carry your passport, follow checkpoint instructions and avoid photographing security facilities. Only authorised travellers may cross into Tibet.
Quick answers
- Where is Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- Rasuwagadhi Fort is in Rasuwa district, Bagmati Province, in the Himal belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- About 1,800 m (5,906 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- For a 3-day trip from Kathmandu, about NPR 10,000 (≈ US$74) per person on a budget, or NPR 21,500 (≈ US$160) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food, entry fees. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 6,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Kathmandu and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- Foreign visitors pay about NPR 3,000 / US$22 to enter Langtang National Park (SAARC visitors about half, Nepali citizens a small fee).
- When is the best time to visit Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- October–May
- How do I get to Rasuwagadhi Fort?
- About 1 hour by road north of Syabrubesi, via Timure. It is about 63 km (straight line) from Kathmandu.
- What is Rasuwagadhi Fort called in Nepali?
- रसुवागढी
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