Diwali service notice, 7–15 November 2026

iWishBag celebrates the festival of lights

Let there be
a little more light.

Happy Diwali. Wishing you brighter beginnings,
warm gatherings, and a home full of joy.

Devotional illustration of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha with lit diyas

WITH LOVE, iWishBag

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Here’s what to expect.

07—15NOVEMBER 2026

Paused for the holiday

  • Assisted quotes

    Price estimates that need a team member’s help.

  • Human customer support

    Replies and assistance from our support team.

  • Deliveries to Nepal

    Delivery to customers in Nepal is paused.

  • Deliveries to India

    Delivery to customers in India is paused.

Open as usual

  • Automatic quotes

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  • Purchases

    We continue buying items from stores for your orders.

  • AI customer support

    Our AI assistant remains available to answer questions.

  • Warehouses

    Our warehouses continue receiving and handling packages.

  • Dispatch

    We continue sending packages onward from our warehouses. Deliveries to customers in Nepal and India remain paused.

  • Deliveries to all other destinations

    Deliveries outside Nepal and India continue as usual.

Only the services listed as paused are affected.
AI support is available throughout the holiday.

iWishBag

India · Nepal retailer

How to ship Nepali handicrafts from Nepal to India

Yes. iWishBag's Nepal mailbox ships to India itself, but freight and import duty are billed separately. Transit is 7-12 days after dispatch from our Nepal warehouse. No delivered order on this route yet: your quote adds item price, freight by weight, duty and tax into one INR total before you pay.

Get my Nepal mailbox

Last verified · Written by Raunak Bohra, Founder & CEO · Reviewed by the iWishBag operations team against delivered orders

Ship Nepali handicrafts from Nepal to India using iWishBag's Ship for me mailbox service — get a local Nepal address, send your items there, and we handle export, customs duty for India, and door-to-door delivery in your local currency (INR).

Get my Nepal mailbox
Origin
Nepal
Destination
India
Transit
7-12 days
Currency
INR (₹)

First published 2026-04-29 · Last verified 2026-10-14

How to ship Nepali handicrafts from Nepal to India

  1. 1

    Sign up for an iWishBag Nepal mailbox

    Create a free iWishBag account and request your dedicated Nepal mailbox address. Use this address as the shipping destination whenever you (or your family or local seller in Nepal) need to consolidate items for international forwarding.

  2. 2

    Send your Nepali handicrafts to the mailbox

    Have your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal drop off Nepali handicrafts at the iWishBag mailbox address — by courier, hand delivery, or local marketplace. iWishBag receives, photographs, and stores the items.

  3. 3

    Tell iWishBag where to ship

    Log in, select the items received at your mailbox, and request shipment to India. Add any documentation we need for customs (gift declaration, content list).

  4. 4

    Get a forwarding quote in INR

    iWishBag weighs and measures the consolidated parcel and returns a forwarding quote covering international freight, customs duty for India, and FX — shown in INR (₹).

  5. 5

    Pay with UPI or another local method

    Approve the quote and pay using UPI, card, Razorpay, net banking — whichever is most convenient for you in India.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to India

    iWishBag handles export from Nepal, international transit, India customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 7-12 days from Nepal. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why ship Nepali handicrafts via iWishBag to India?

  • iWishBag serves Indian customers buying from US, UK, Japanese and Chinese retailers that do not offer direct shipping to India.

  • Pay in INR via UPI, Razorpay, card, or net banking — no separate FX conversion required.

  • iWishBag is a Singapore-headquartered concierge with full GST and customs documentation for Indian imports.

India customs

India applies Basic Customs Duty plus IGST on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles the import paperwork.

Source: www.cbic.gov.in

Your landed cost to India

The all-inclusive price for handicrafts orders from Nepali handicrafts to India is built from four parts: the item price, international shipping from Nepal (7-12 days in transit), India customs duty (the rate depends on the product’s HS code), and 18% IGST. iWishBag calculates the exact figure before you pay — there are no surprise charges at customs.

Get your exact landed cost for India →

About Nepali handicrafts

iWishBag forwards authentic Nepali handicrafts — pashmina, thangka paintings, singing bowls, prayer flags, khukuri, and handmade decor from Nepal to India using its mailbox + freight network. Whatever your family or local seller in Nepal drops off at the iWishBag mailbox, we consolidate, export, and deliver door-to-door.

Popular Nepali handicrafts to send to India

Families in India regularly forward Nepali handicrafts home from Nepal. Drop items at your iWishBag Nepal mailbox and we ship them to India with customs duty and 18% IGST pre-calculated into one INR (₹) price — paid with UPI and delivered door-to-door in about 7-12 days.

Hand-hammered singing bowl

Handicrafts · typically around $40 on Nepali handicrafts

Reaches India in about 7-12 days — landed cost quoted in INR before you pay.

Pashmina shawl (Chyangra)

Apparel · typically around $55 on Nepali handicrafts

Reaches India in about 7-12 days — landed cost quoted in INR before you pay.

Thangka painting (small)

Art · typically around $150 on Nepali handicrafts

Reaches India in about 7-12 days — landed cost quoted in INR before you pay.

  • Handicrafts
  • Pashmina
  • Thangka
  • Singing Bowls
  • Prayer Flags
  • Khukuri

Duties, taxes and delivery to India

Duty-free below
None - all imports assessed
VAT/GST-free below
None
Standard VAT/GST
18% IGST (typical)
Typical transit
7-12 days door-to-door
You pay in
INR (UPI, card, Razorpay)

India has no de-minimis for e-commerce imports - BCD plus cesses and IGST apply from the first rupee, and duty-free 'gift' imports via courier were abolished in 2019. See our India import duty index for per-category rates.

India applies Basic Customs Duty plus IGST on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles the import paperwork.

De-minimis thresholds for 60+ countriesIndia import duty by category

Frequently asked questions

How does iWishBag's Ship for me service work in Nepal?+
iWishBag gives you a dedicated mailbox address in Nepal. You (or your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal) drop off Nepali handicrafts at that address. iWishBag receives, consolidates, exports, and forwards your parcel to India — handling customs and last-mile delivery end-to-end.
How much does it cost to send Nepali handicrafts from Nepal to India?+
You pay international forwarding from Nepal plus India customs duty (the rate depends on the item's HS code) plus 18% IGST and any FX — quoted up front in INR (₹) once iWishBag weighs your consolidated parcel. There are no surprise charges at India customs, and typical door-to-door delivery is about 7-12 days.
What do people in India usually order from Nepali handicrafts?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Hand-hammered singing bowl (typically around $40 on Nepali handicrafts), Pashmina shawl (Chyangra) (typically around $55 on Nepali handicrafts), Thangka painting (small) (typically around $150 on Nepali handicrafts). Each ships from Nepal to India in about 7-12 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, India customs duty and FX — quoted up front in INR (₹) before you pay.
Do I need to be in Nepal to use this?+
No. Most customers are diaspora abroad — anyone with family, friends, or a seller in Nepal can use the mailbox. iWishBag receives whatever they drop off.
What does the iWishBag forwarding quote include?+
Every iWishBag forwarding quote is all-inclusive: international freight from Nepal to India, customs duty, and any FX. Quote shown in INR. No surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Nepal to India?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from Nepal to India is 7-12 days after we receive your parcel at the mailbox. Lane times vary slightly by India customs queue and product category.
How is customs duty calculated for India?+
India applies Basic Customs Duty plus IGST on imports above the de-minimis threshold. iWishBag includes both in the upfront quote and handles the import paperwork. (Source: www.cbic.gov.in)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in India?+
iWishBag accepts UPI, card, Razorpay, net banking — quote and payment in INR.
Can iWishBag forward anything from Nepal?+
Almost. iWishBag forwards the vast majority of items shipped to your Nepal mailbox, including Handicrafts, Pashmina, Thangka, Singing Bowls, and more. Restricted items (lithium-only batteries, hazardous materials, certain perishables, fresh dairy/meat) are evaluated case by case.
Is iWishBag a legitimate company?+
Yes. iWishBag is operated by IWISHBAG PTE LTD (Singapore UEN 202347947E), founded in 2014 by Raunak Bohra and headquartered at 2 Venture Drive, Vision Exchange, Singapore. iWishBag has served customers across 80+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Ready to ship from Nepal?

Get a free iWishBag Nepal mailbox address, send your Nepali handicrafts there, and have them delivered to India in about 7-12 days.

Get my Nepal mailbox