Nepal Allows ₹200 and ₹500 Indian Currency Notes Again

Travellers crossing between India and Nepal can once again carry ₹200 and ₹500 Indian currency notes after restrictions that lasted for nearly a decade. Indian and Nepalese nationals are permitted to carry notes issued on or after November 9, 2016, subject to a maximum value of ₹25,000 per person. The change is particularly relevant for tourists, pilgrims, traders and families who frequently travel across the open India–Nepal border. While digital payments have expanded rapidly, cash remains widely used in smaller towns and tourism areas. Allowing the higher-denomination notes again should make everyday spending more convenient for travellers moving between the two neighbouring countries.