Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Nepal law
Cannabis laws in Sunauli follow Nepal’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. Possession or use can result in legal consequences.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No exceptions; penalties apply
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
No police were seen during the stopover.
Where to Buy Marijuana
A cheap hotel about 500 metres inside Nepal, by the evening buses to Kathmandu, had a manager happy to talk about hash. Bhang lassis came up too. The yoghurt drink could be strong enough to knock you out.
Marijuana Prices
About $1 for 1 g, with no dollar currency specified.
Types of Marijuana
Nepali hash.
More Information
Tea on the roof, a view of people working the fields and a shared smoke took the edge off the ten-hour ride to Kathmandu.