Quick answer
Who supplies kurtis in Kathmandu, Nepal?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a kurtis manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kathmandu. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Birgunj ICD in about 3–12 days, then 5–7 days by road from Gujarat inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Cotton and rayon kurtis in straight, A-line, anarkali and long styles with block print, embroidery and digital print.
Why Kathmandu needs kurtis
As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Kathmandu clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kathmandu restock with imported fashion basics. Kurtis have moved beyond South Asian communities: boutiques, diaspora stores and online sellers reorder fresh prints and cuts before every festival.
Nepal imports most of its clothing through Kolkata and the Indian land border at Birgunj, and Kathmandu's retailers and tourist-area shops buy from Indian factories.
Retail chains & stores in Kathmandu
Retailers in Kathmandu restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.
In Kathmandu, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy kurtis from us mainly for boutiques and multi-brand fashion stores and diaspora and ethnic-wear retailers.
Delivery of kurtis to Kathmandu
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to Birgunj ICDIndicative transit 3–12 days (South Asia), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to KathmanduAbout 5–7 days by road from Gujarat, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Kathmandu
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nepal working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Nepali) |
| Quotation | USD (NPR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Kathmandu: the market for kurtis
As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Kathmandu clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kathmandu restock with imported fashion basics.
Kurtis have moved beyond South Asian communities: boutiques, diaspora stores and online sellers reorder fresh prints and cuts before every festival. In Kathmandu that demand comes mainly from retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses and online marketplaces & d2c brands.
Retailers in Kathmandu restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.
Wholesalers in Kathmandu buy garments by the carton and the container, favouring fast-moving sizes and colours of T-shirts, jeans, leggings and kidswear. Mixed-style containers let them test new lines without carrying a large stock of any one design.
E-commerce brands in Kathmandu reorder best-sellers in small lots, so short lead times, clear MOQs and reliable colour matching matter more than the lowest unit price.
Who buys in Kathmandu and what sells with kurtis
Kathmandu is served through Birgunj ICD, with 5–7 days by road from Gujarat to the city; its strongest garment sectors are workwear & safety clothing, retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses and hospitality & tourism.
Trousers & Cargo Pants: Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.
Polo T-Shirts: Polos are the world's most-ordered uniform top: hotels, security firms, schools and corporates reorder them for staff and renew them every year. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.
Workwear & Corporate Uniforms: Mines, oil sites, contractors, hotels and hospitals clothe whole crews, and re-clothe them when contracts start or garments wear out. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.
Shirts: Formal and casual shirts are staple stock for menswear retailers and uniform suppliers, reordered as sizes and colours sell out. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.
Planning your kurtis order for Kathmandu
Timing decides whether kurtis sell at full price or at a discount in Kathmandu. Cold winters in the hills favour hoodies and jackets from October to February; peaks run through Dashain and Tihar (September–November) and the school year from April. For kurtis specifically, orders for Eid, Diwali, Navratri and wedding seasons are placed 3–4 months early; casual cotton kurtis sell year-round, with summer lines peaking from January. Our lead time is 30–45 days including sampling; 20–25 days on repeat designs, plus sea transit of about 3–12 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.
Typical buyers of kurtis in Kathmandu include ethnic-wear boutiques in the UK, US and Gulf, online fashion marketplaces, wholesalers supplying festive stock and retail chains with a South Asian customer base. In Kathmandu, they usually order 300 pieces per design with up to 4 colours; 1,200–1,500 pieces per container order for mixed designs is common and reorder the styles that sell through, so we keep fabric, size ratios and labels on file for repeat shipments.
Fabric, fit and colour choices for Kathmandu
For Kathmandu we suggest planning kurtis in two drops, one in lighter fabrics and one in heavier ones, so stock matches the weather rather than sitting unsold.
Sizes: S–XXL standard, 3XL–5XL plus-size, lengths 36–48 inches; free-size short tunics for boutiques. Colours: Wide solid and print palettes with 4–6 colourways per design; festive palettes for Eid, Diwali and wedding seasons.
Kurtis made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make kurtis in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Kathmandu market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.
How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.
- Colour: Wide solid and print palettes with 4–6 colourways per design; festive palettes for Eid, Diwali and wedding seasons.
- Size: S–XXL standard, 3XL–5XL plus-size, lengths 36–48 inches; free-size short tunics for boutiques.
- Design and branding: own prints and embroidery designs, matching dupattas and bottoms, custom neck and sleeve patterns and private-label packaging and hang tags.
About our kurtis
To control returns, we measure a fit sample of each block, grade it carefully, and check measurements on every carton sample against the spec sheet, with particular attention to length, bust and sleeve.
The kurti has moved well beyond South Asian communities. Women in Africa, the Gulf, Europe and North America now buy kurtis as relaxed tunics, and retailers add them for the comfort and print. We work with units in Jaipur, Delhi, Kolkata and Surat that print, embroider and stitch under one roof, which keeps the timeline short.
Buyer's checklist for ordering kurtis for Kathmandu
- Choose design count and colourways per design
- Approve print and embroidery on a sample
- Confirm length, sleeve and slit specifications
- Set the size curve and plus-size share
- Plan seasonal ordering dates for festivals
- Decide on matching bottoms and dupattas
- Check the import and labelling rules for Nepal: goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam) and the payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
How we ship kurtis to Kathmandu
Nepal is landlocked, so cargo moves by sea to the transit port and then by road or rail, then 5–7 days by road from Gujarat to Kathmandu. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Kathmandu; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.
Folded in individual polybags with design and size stickers, 40–60 pieces per carton. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Hand wash or gentle machine wash cold, dry in shade, iron on reverse; embroidered pieces should be washed separately.
Documents supplied with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Importing kurtis into Kathmandu: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Kathmandu, Nepal — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
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| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nepal working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +977 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Nepali; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Nepal Treaty of Trade — goods move by road through land border customs points |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading buyer segments in Kathmandu
- Workwear & safety clothingAlso buys: Oil, gas and mining contractors, Construction and engineering firms, Factories and utilities
- Retail chains & storesBuys kurtis: Department stores, Shopping-mall brands, Independent boutiques
- Wholesale & trading housesBuys kurtis: Garment wholesalers and jobbers, Import–export trading houses, Market and bazaar traders
- Hospitality & tourismAlso buys: Hotels and resorts, Restaurants and catering, Airlines and airports
- Schools, institutions & corporate uniformsAlso buys: Schools and colleges, Hospitals and clinics, Government departments
- Online marketplaces & D2C brandsBuys kurtis: Marketplace sellers, Direct-to-consumer labels, Social-commerce shops
Kurtis range for Kathmandu
Types of kurtis available
- Straight-cut cotton kurtis
- A-line rayon kurtis
- Anarkali kurtis
- Embroidered festive kurtis
- Block-print Jaipur kurtis
- Kurti and palazzo sets
- Short tunics and tops
- Plus-size kurtis
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AATCC test methods, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker.




