Know the route NH02
Mechi Highway
The designated NH02 corridor
An eastern Nepal corridor through Charali, Ilam, Phidim and Taplejung. The DoR register defines the longer NH02 alignment from Kechana towards Olangchungola.
- Highway number
- NH02
- DoR listed length (2021)
- 352 km
Route reference: DoR national-highway list (2021)
Understanding this route
The 352 km register entry covers the designated NH02 corridor. A journey ending at Ilam or Taplejung is a shorter section. The designation alone does not establish continuous vehicle access to Olangchungola.
Provinces and districts
Districts along this guide’s designated route, grouped by province.
1 province 4 districts
- Koshi:
- Jhapa, Ilam, Panchthar, Taplejung
Coverage sources
Compiled from DoR road-section records and SSRN district tables, including the 2020/21 network. Current province names are used. Designated corridor sections are included; nearby sightseeing detours are separate. This list does not indicate current road access.
DoR road-section registerPlaces along the route
Selected places in route order. Spacing does not represent distance.
- Kechana
- Chandragadhi / Charali
- Ilam
- Phidim / Ganeshchowk
- Taplejung
- Olangchungola
Find the highway, then choose your own start and destination.
Cities and places to explore
A few stops for your journey, with nearby detours marked separately.
Browse all placesPlan your journey
- Choose the last town you intend to reach and confirm access beyond Taplejung directly before travelling.
- Plan overnight stops around your actual destination rather than the length of the entire designated corridor.
Check current road notices before travelling. Check DoR road notices.
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About the route information
Routes, numbers and listed lengths come from the Department of Roads’ March 2021 newsletter, which records the approved national-highway network. These are reference figures for designated routes, including corridor extensions. Actual journey distances and vehicle access can differ. Map results are provided by Google; this guide does not report live traffic, opening status or travel times.