The first ever Bus service from India to Nepal was flagged off on Tuesday , November 25 , 2014 . The bus was flagged off by Road Transport and Highway Minister Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi at a time when Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi was in kathmandu to attend 18th SAARC summit from November 26-27 . Likewise , Prime Minister Sushil Koirala and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi jointly flagged off Kathmandu-Delhi-Kathmandu bus service on the same day in Nepal . Delhi-Kathmandu bus is a symbol of desired friendship between two nations . Since its beginning the bus has frequently carried pilgrims , tourists , foreign delegates and general public of both nations . Likewise , it started getting its popularity as an alternative to expensive flights and widely crowded train transportation . This bus service is playing an important role in trade and transportation of both nations . Similarly , this service is providing economic sustainability on transportation service between two nations . The launch of the bus service strengthen relations with Nepal since both countries have strong historical and cultural ties . Since travelling by bus is the best alternatives for flights and widely crowded trains . The reason why the inter-country bus is getting popularity is due to the economic feasibility of travelling by bus . The travel companies in Nepal and India are collaborating on providing the best travel service connecting two nations by buses . The inter boundary bus route networks and the bus services at the best fare are helping to promote tourism and neighborly relationship in both nations
18th SAARC summit
18th SAARC summit
Delhi-Kathmandu Bus