LANDCUSTOMS STATIONS

Notified vide Notification No. 63/94-Cus (NT) dated 21-11-1994

Jhulaghat, a small town on the Indo-Nepal border, is named after a hanging bridge on the Mahakali River.The Mahakali River flows from East to West along the Indo- Nepal Border creating an international boundary. It is situated in a valley which is approximately 1020 m above the sea level. LCS Jhulaghat was established on 08.02.1962. It is situated at a distance of 36 Km from Pithoragarh District Headquarter. The bridge, built over Mahakali River (also known as Sharda river or Kali river), was built by the British Government in the year 1877. The bridge is open for pedestrians only from 06:00 AM to 07:00 PM. Nearest railway station is Tanakpur which is at a distance of 187 Km through hilly track. Nearest town in Nepal side is Baitadi (18 Km) which is District Headquarter. People from Nepal side come to India for job (Army personnel and others), education, job competition, religious travel, meeting relatives etc. The area is surrounded by mountains from all sides which results into less sunrays and less air. The Jhulaghat town falls under Block Munakot and has a population of 2,646 people. This LCS is EDI enabled from 21.05.2018 to facilitate Customs clearances.