Chobhar Dry Port
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  Chobhar Dry Port Location in Nepal Bagmati Province# Nepal  Chobhar Dry Port Chobhar Dry Port (Nepal) | |
Native name | चोभार सुख्खा बन्दरगाह |
| Location | |
| Country | Nepal |
| Location | Kirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal |
| Coordinates | 27°39′21″N 85°17′28″E / 27.655903010580776°N 85.29098359061426°E |
| Details | |
| Type of harbour | Dry port |
The Chobhar Dry Port (Nepali: चोभार सुख्खा बन्दरगाह) is a dry port in Kirtipur, Bagmati Province, Nepal.[1][2]
In January 2019, then prime minister KP Sharma Oli laid the foundation stone for the port.[3][4] The dry port spans over 11.77 hectares of land and it is estimated that it will cost 1.70 billion Nepalese rupees (NPR).[5][6] The Chobhar Dry Port is being built on the land that was previously used by Himal Cement Factory.[7]
In August 2021, it was reported that the port was ready to begin its operation.[8] The Chobhar Dry Port was initially met with protests by the locals as they believed that the construction of the port will eventually displace them.[9][10]
In April 2022, it was reported that the port has begun its business operation.[11]
