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Royal Council Nepal Secretariat
Narayanhiti Marg
Kathmandu, Nepal
GPO Box [proposed]
Office hours: Sunday–Friday, 10:00–17:00 NST
Closed on public holidays and national festivals
Open to all Nepalis
Contact Royal Council Nepal
Royal Council Nepal is a public institution serving all Nepalis. We welcome correspondence, media inquiries, visit requests, petition submissions, and general public contact. All inquiries receive a written response within the published timeframes.
Main offices
Headquarters
The main secretariat and administrative centre of Royal Council Nepal. All formal correspondence, legal notices, and official inquiries should be addressed to the headquarters.
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General inquiries
For general questions about Royal Council Nepal, its programmes, and activities.
Email: info@rcn.gov.np
Phone: +977-1-[proposed]
Response time: Within 10 working days
Correspondence may be in Nepali or English.
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Citizen contact
For citizens wishing to submit petitions, suggestions, or volunteer applications.
Online portal: citizens.rcn.gov.np
Email: citizens@rcn.gov.np
Response time: Petitions within 60 days; other inquiries within 10 working days
All seven provinces
Provincial Offices
Royal Council Nepal would maintain offices in each of Nepal's seven provincial capitals — ensuring that citizens in every part of the country have physical access to Royal Council services.
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Province 1 (Koshi)
Provincial Office, Biratnagar
Covering: Morang, Sunsari, Jhapa, and eastern hill and mountain districts
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Madhesh Province
Provincial Office, Janakpur
Covering: Dhanusha, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Mahottari, and Terai districts
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Bagmati Province
Co-located at Kathmandu HQ
Covering: Kathmandu Valley, Makwanpur, Sindhuli, and surrounding districts
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Gandaki Province
Provincial Office, Pokhara
Covering: Kaski, Lamjung, Manang, Mustang, and western hill districts
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Lumbini Province
Provincial Office, Butwal
Covering: Rupandehi, Kapilvastu, Dang, and Lumbini area districts
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Karnali Province
Provincial Office, Birendranagar
Covering: Surkhet, Jumla, Dolpa, Humla, and remote western mountain districts
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Sudurpashchim Province
Provincial Office, Dhangadhi
Covering: Kailali, Kanchanpur, Bajhang, and far-western districts
Press and media
Media Inquiries
Royal Council Nepal is committed to media openness. All media inquiries receive a response. Press briefings are held regularly and all Royal Council press releases are published publicly on this website.
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Press Contact
Director of Communications
Royal Council Nepal
Email: media@rcn.gov.np
Emergency press line: +977-1-[proposed]
Available for urgent media inquiries outside office hours.
Response time: Within 4 hours for urgent; 24 hours for standard
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Press Accreditation
Journalists covering Royal Council Nepal can apply for press accreditation — providing access to Royal Council events, press briefings, and advance copies of major reports.
Applications accepted from registered media organisations. All accreditation decisions are made impartially. No conditions on coverage or editorial independence.
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Press Resources
Official logos, photographs, biographies, and brand guidelines available for media use. All images provided are free to use for editorial purposes with attribution.
Download: press.rcn.gov.np
No royalty fees for editorial use.
Meeting and visiting
Visit Requests
Royal Council Nepal welcomes visits from citizens, school groups, civil society organisations, and international delegations. All visits are subject to security protocols and advance booking.
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Request an Audience
Citizens, communities, or organisations with significant matters of national concern may request a formal audience with Royal Council representatives. Requests must explain the nature and national significance of the matter. Not all requests can be accommodated — priority given to matters of national significance involving communities with limited other channels.
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Educational Visits
School groups, universities, and student organisations can arrange guided educational visits to the Royal Council headquarters. Visits include a presentation on Nepal's constitutional history, the role of the Royal Council, and an opportunity for questions. Available in Nepali and English. Book at least 4 weeks in advance.
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Event Invitations
Royal Council Nepal holds regular public events — national heritage days, youth forums, volunteer recognition ceremonies, and national dialogue sessions. Most events are open to the public with free registration. Sign up for event notifications through the citizen portal.
Direct citizen contact
Reaching every Nepali
Contact options designed to be accessible to all Nepalis — not just those with internet access or fluency in formal written language.
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Online
rcn.gov.np for all online services. Available in Nepali and English. Optimised for mobile. Works on low-bandwidth connections. No account required for basic contact and petitions.
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SMS
For Nepalis without reliable internet: submit petitions and suggestions by SMS to [proposed short code]. Basic acknowledgement and reference number returned by SMS. Full response by letter or email.
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In Person
All provincial offices provide walk-in citizen service. Staff available in local languages. Assistance with completing online forms and petition submissions. No appointment needed for general inquiries.
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By Post
Written correspondence always welcomed and always receives a written reply. For those who prefer not to use digital channels. Address: Royal Council Nepal Secretariat, Narayanhiti Marg, Kathmandu.
Every inquiry mattersEvery piece of correspondence to the Royal Council receives a personal, substantive response — not an automated acknowledgement. No form letters. Citizens deserve the respect of a genuine reply. Response time commitments are published and reported on annually: 10 working days for general inquiries, 60 days for formal petitions.