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How to ship Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to Sri Lanka

Ship Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to Sri Lanka using iWishBag's Ship for me mailbox service — get a local Nepal address, send your items there, and we handle export, customs duty for Sri Lanka, and door-to-door delivery in your local currency (LKR).

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Origin
Nepal
Destination
Sri Lanka
Transit
12-16 days
Currency
LKR (Rs)

Last updated 2026-04-29

How to ship Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to Sri Lanka

  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 Dashain and Tihar gifts to the mailbox

    Have your family, friend, or local seller in Nepal drop off Dashain and Tihar gifts 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 Sri Lanka. Add any documentation we need for customs (gift declaration, content list).

  4. 4

    Get a forwarding quote in LKR

    iWishBag weighs and measures the consolidated parcel and returns a forwarding quote covering international freight, customs duty for Sri Lanka, and FX — shown in LKR (Rs).

  5. 5

    Pay with card or another local method

    Approve the quote and pay using card, Airwallex (USD) — whichever is most convenient for you in Sri Lanka.

  6. 6

    Door-to-door delivery to Sri Lanka

    iWishBag handles export from Nepal, international transit, Sri Lanka customs clearance and last-mile delivery. Typical transit: 12-16 days. You receive door delivery with full tracking.

Why ship Dashain and Tihar gifts via iWishBag to Sri Lanka?

  • Most major US and UK retailers — Amazon, Best Buy, Apple — do not ship to Sri Lanka. iWishBag bridges the gap.

  • iWishBag handles Sri Lanka customs documentation, duty, VAT, and last-mile delivery to Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and elsewhere.

  • Pay in USD via Airwallex or local card — quote shown in LKR for clarity.

Sri Lanka customs

Sri Lanka levies customs duty plus VAT and PAL (Ports & Airports Levy). iWishBag pre-clears these in the quote so you avoid surprise charges at the airport.

Source: www.customs.gov.lk

About Dashain and Tihar gifts

iWishBag forwards festival items and religious goods from Nepal — Dashain mukhauta, Tihar items, Newari sel-roti, dhupauro, religious statues, prasad from Nepal to Sri Lanka 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 Dashain and Tihar gifts to send to Sri Lanka

Families in Sri Lanka regularly forward Dashain and Tihar gifts home from Nepal. Drop items at your iWishBag Nepal mailbox and we ship them to Sri Lanka with customs duty and local import taxes pre-calculated into one LKR (Rs) price — paid with card and delivered door-to-door in about 12-16 days.

Dashain gift hamper

Gifts · typically around $35 on Dashain & Tihar gifts

Reaches Sri Lanka in about 12-16 days — landed cost quoted in LKR before you pay.

Tihar sweets & sel roti box

Food · typically around $25 on Dashain & Tihar gifts

Reaches Sri Lanka in about 12-16 days — landed cost quoted in LKR before you pay.

Puja samagri set

Gifts · typically around $20 on Dashain & Tihar gifts

Reaches Sri Lanka in about 12-16 days — landed cost quoted in LKR before you pay.

  • Festival Goods
  • Religious Items
  • Dashain
  • Tihar
  • Prasad
  • Newari Goods

Duties, taxes and delivery to Sri Lanka

Duty-free below
None - all imports assessed
VAT/GST-free below
None
Standard VAT/GST
18%
Typical transit
12-16 days door-to-door
You pay in
LKR (card, Airwallex (USD))

Sri Lanka assesses duty and VAT on courier imports without a general low-value exemption; personal baggage allowances are a separate regime.

Sri Lanka levies customs duty plus VAT and PAL (Ports & Airports Levy). iWishBag pre-clears these in the quote so you avoid surprise charges at the airport.

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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 Dashain and Tihar gifts at that address. iWishBag receives, consolidates, exports, and forwards your parcel to Sri Lanka — handling customs and last-mile delivery end-to-end.
How much does it cost to send Dashain and Tihar gifts from Nepal to Sri Lanka?+
You pay international forwarding from Nepal plus Sri Lanka customs duty (the rate depends on the item's HS code) and any FX — quoted up front in LKR (Rs) once iWishBag weighs your consolidated parcel. There are no surprise charges at Sri Lanka customs, and typical door-to-door delivery is about 12-16 days.
What do people in Sri Lanka usually order from Dashain & Tihar gifts?+
Frequent iWishBag orders include Dashain gift hamper (typically around $35 on Dashain & Tihar gifts), Tihar sweets & sel roti box (typically around $25 on Dashain & Tihar gifts), Puja samagri set (typically around $20 on Dashain & Tihar gifts). Each ships from Nepal to Sri Lanka in about 12-16 days, with the full landed cost — item price, freight, Sri Lanka customs duty and FX — quoted up front in LKR (Rs) 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 Sri Lanka, customs duty, and any FX. Quote shown in LKR. No surprise charges at delivery.
How long does delivery take from Nepal to Sri Lanka?+
Typical door-to-door delivery from Nepal to Sri Lanka is 12-16 days after we receive your parcel at the mailbox. Lane times vary slightly by Sri Lanka customs queue and product category.
How is customs duty calculated for Sri Lanka?+
Sri Lanka levies customs duty plus VAT and PAL (Ports & Airports Levy). iWishBag pre-clears these in the quote so you avoid surprise charges at the airport. (Source: www.customs.gov.lk)
Which payment methods does iWishBag accept in Sri Lanka?+
iWishBag accepts card, Airwallex (USD) — quote and payment in LKR.
Can iWishBag forward anything from Nepal?+
Almost. iWishBag forwards the vast majority of items shipped to your Nepal mailbox, including Festival Goods, Religious Items, Dashain, Tihar, 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 30+ countries continuously since 2014.

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Ready to ship from Nepal?

Get a free iWishBag Nepal mailbox address, send your Dashain and Tihar gifts there, and have them delivered to Sri Lanka in about 12-16 days.

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