Lt. Col. Bikram Rana
Special High-Altitude Warfare Wing
“In the unforgiving heights of the Himalayas, courage is not the absence of fear, but the unwavering commitment to protect our sovereign soil and save lives in extreme conditions.”
Command History & Mandate
About The Nepal Army
Guardians of sovereignty, partners in peace, first responders to the nation.
1744 AD
282+ Years of Valour
145,000+
UN Peacekeepers
8 DIVISIONS
77 Districts Vigilance
24 / 7
Air & Land SAR Unit
Who we are
Sovereign Guardian Since Foundation
The Nepali Army is the land-based military service of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, under the command of the President and administered through the Ministry of Defence. Tracing its lineage to 1744, it safeguards territorial integrity, supports civil authorities, serves under the UN flag and protects the nation’s natural heritage.
Headquartered at Bhadrakali, Kathmandu, the Army is organised into eight formations spanning all seven provinces and 77 districts.
Our Legacy
Nearly Three Centuries of Service
1970
Gorkha Foundations
Prithvi Narayan Shah raises the Gorkha army, the root of today’s national force.
1814–16
Anglo-Nepal War
Defence of the frontier at Nalapani and Makwanpur earns international respect.
1958
First UN Mission
Nepal’s first observer deployment to Lebanon begins a proud peacekeeping tradition.
1990s
Modernization
Professional training, mountain warfare doctrine and aviation capability expand.
2015
Earthquake Response
Over 90,000 personnel mobilised in rescue, relief and reconstruction.
2026
Digital Defense
White Paper 2026 sets the agenda for agility, surveillance and humanitarian readiness.
HONOUR & DEDICATION
Faces of Courage: Soldier Profiles
Major Sunita Thapa
UN Peacekeeping Operations (MONUSCO)
“Leading female peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo showed how the Nepali Army bridges compassion and unshakeable discipline to protect vulnerable communities.”
Subedar Khem Gurung
Army Aviation Directorate & SAR Pilot
“When weather turns treacherous and mountains trap survivors, our rotors spin. Serving the people when all other avenues are closed is our greatest badge of honor.”