Send Tihar Gifts to UK from Nepal: Bhai Tika Parcel Guide 2026
By Pals Courier and Cargo team · Updated 18 October 2026
Quick answer: To send Tihar gifts to UK from Nepal in time, book your parcel with Pals Courier by Wednesday 28 October 2026 for Laxmi Puja (8 November) and by Monday 2 November for Bhai Tika (11 November). Delivery takes 4–6 business days. A 1 kg gift box costs Rs. 4,000 and a 5 kg box Rs. 6,500, with free pickup in Kathmandu Valley. Ghee, milk sweets, meat and fresh flowers cannot be sent.
Tihar is the festival when brothers and sisters miss each other the most. Thousands of Nepali families send Tihar gifts to the UK every year so that a brother in London, Reading or Aldershot can still receive tika, a dhaka topi and something sweet from home.
This guide explains the last safe dates for 2026, which Tihar gifts are allowed into the UK, what it costs, and how to pack the box so it arrives on time.
Send Tihar Gifts to UK from Nepal: 2026 Deadlines
Parcels from Nepal reach the UK in 4–6 business days after dispatch. Weekends do not count, and UK customs checks can occasionally add a day or two, so it is safer to send early.
| Festival day | Date | Book your parcel by |
|---|---|---|
| Laxmi Puja | Sunday, 8 November 2026 | Wednesday, 28 October 2026 |
| Bhai Tika | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | Monday, 2 November 2026 |
Tip: book a few days before the deadline. In the last week before Tihar, many families send parcels at the same time.
Tihar Gifts You Can and Cannot Send to the UK
Every parcel to the UK is checked by UK customs. The UK has strict rules on food from outside Europe, especially dairy and meat. Follow this list so your gift is not held or destroyed.
✓ You can send
- Dhaka topi, kurta, saree, daura suruwal and pashmina shawls
- Bhai Tika cards, letters and family photos
- Dry fruits and nuts in sealed, labelled packets
- Factory-packed biscuits and dry snacks such as dalmoth
- Commercially packed, labelled spices and masala
- Handicrafts, clay diyo, artificial flower mala and decorations
- Books and small gifts
✕ You cannot send
- Ghee, butter and other dairy products
- Milk sweets such as barfi, peda, khuwa and rasbari
- Meat, sukuti and meat achar
- Fresh flowers, including fresh sayapatri and makhamali mala
- Fresh fruit and vegetables
- Gold and silver jewelry, cash
- Tobacco, firecrackers, power banks and batteries
With care: homemade food such as sel roti may be inspected and can be held by UK customs. Tika powder should be in a small, sealed and labelled packet. If you are unsure about any item, send us a photo on WhatsApp before you pack.
Why is ghee not allowed? Under UK rules, personal parcels from outside the EU cannot contain meat or dairy products. You can read the official rules on GOV.UK.
How Much Does a Tihar Gift Parcel to the UK Cost?
When you send Tihar gifts to UK from Nepal with Pals Courier, the price depends on the total weight of the box. Small gift boxes have a fixed price, and bigger boxes are cheaper per kg.
| Box weight | Total price |
|---|---|
| 1 kg | Rs. 4,000 |
| 2 kg | Rs. 4,500 |
| 3 kg | Rs. 5,000 |
| 5 kg | Rs. 6,500 (Rs. 1,300/kg) |
| 10 kg | Rs. 9,000 (Rs. 750/kg + Rs. 1,500 handling) |
| 20 kg | Rs. 15,000 (Rs. 675/kg + Rs. 1,500 handling) |
Save money: a 10 kg box costs Rs. 9,000, which is less than a 9 kg box (Rs. 11,700). If two or three families are sending gifts to the same city, put them in one bigger box and share the cost.
Use the price calculator on our Nepal to UK courier page to check your exact cost.
How to Send Your Tihar Parcel in 4 Steps
- Message us: send the weight and a list of gifts on WhatsApp to +977-9857083966.
- Free pickup: we collect the box from your home anywhere in Kathmandu Valley, or you can bring it to our Khasibazar office.
- We pack and declare: we weigh and pack the box and prepare the customs papers for the UK.
- Track it: you get a tracking number, and the parcel is delivered to the door in the UK by DPD.
Packing Tips for Tihar Gifts
- Wrap clay diyo and glass items in bubble wrap or newspaper and put them in the middle of the box.
- Keep food packets in a separate plastic bag, away from clothes.
- Write the full UK address with postcode and the receiver's UK mobile number.
- Make a simple list of every gift. Honest declarations help the parcel pass customs faster.
- Add the Bhai Tika card on top so it is the first thing your brother sees.
छोटकरीमा (Nepali): तिहारमा UK मा कोसेली पठाउन लक्ष्मी पूजा (8 November) का लागि 28 October भित्र र भाइटीका (11 November) का लागि 2 November भित्र पार्सल बुक गर्नुहोस्। UK पुग्न 4–6 कार्य दिन लाग्छ। 1 केजीको Rs. 4,000 र 5 केजीको Rs. 6,500 पर्छ। घिउ, दूधका मिठाई, मासु र ताजा फूल पठाउन मिल्दैन। काठमाडौं उपत्यकाभित्र निःशुल्क पिकअप। सम्पर्क: +977-9857083966
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to send Bhai Tika gifts to the UK in 2026?
Book your parcel by Monday, 2 November 2026 so it reaches the UK before Bhai Tika on Wednesday, 11 November. For Laxmi Puja on 8 November, book by Wednesday, 28 October. Delivery takes 4–6 business days.
Can I send ghee to the UK for Tihar?
No. UK rules do not allow dairy products such as ghee, butter or milk sweets in parcels from Nepal. Send dry fruits, packaged biscuits or spices instead.
Can I send sel roti to the UK?
Homemade food such as sel roti may be inspected and can be held by UK customs. Factory-packed, labelled snacks are a safer choice.
Can I send a fresh flower mala to the UK?
No. Fresh flowers, including sayapatri and makhamali mala, cannot be sent. An artificial flower mala is fine.
How much does it cost to send a Tihar gift box to the UK?
With Pals Courier a 1 kg box costs Rs. 4,000, 2 kg Rs. 4,500, 3 kg Rs. 5,000 and 5 kg Rs. 6,500. A 10 kg box costs Rs. 9,000 including the Rs. 1,500 customs handling charge.
Will my brother in the UK have to pay anything when the parcel arrives?
For normal personal gift parcels sent with Pals Courier, the receiver normally does not pay anything extra. Please declare the real value of the gifts.
Send Your Parcel to the UK with Pals Courier
1 kg Rs. 4,000 · 20 kg and above Rs. 675/kg · delivery in 4–6 business days · free pickup in Kathmandu Valley. See the full price list and calculator on our Nepal to UK courier page.
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