Born in Nepal
Kul Ratna Tuladhar
Deceasedकुलरत्न तुलाधर
Nepal's first Chief Engineer of the Public Works Department, oversaw construction of the Tribhuvan Highway, Nepal's first highway
About
Kul Ratna Tuladhar became the first Chief Engineer of Nepal’s Public Works Department when it was set up in 1951. He held this post for six years.
The highlight of his time in the role was overseeing the construction of the Tribhuvan Highway. It opened in 1956 as Nepal’s first highway. It connected Kathmandu to the Indian border. This transformed the country’s access to the outside world. He also played a significant role in developing modern engineering education in Nepal.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1918-07-06
- Birthplace
- Nepal
- Profession
- Civil engineer
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1984-03-02
Previous roles
First Chief Engineer
Public Works Department, Nepal · 1951–1957
Career & life timeline
- 1918-07-06
- 1951
Became the first Chief Engineer of the newly established Public Works Department
- 1956
Oversaw the opening of the Tribhuvan Highway, Nepal's first highway
- 1957
Completed his term as Chief Engineer
- 1984-03-02
Died at age 65
Achievements
First Chief Engineer of Nepal's Public Works Department
Oversaw construction of the Tribhuvan Highway
1956Nepal's first highway, connecting Kathmandu to the Indian border
Played a major role in developing engineering education in Nepal
Awards & honours
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
Organizations & affiliations
- Public Works Department, Nepal
Last updated: 2026-09-11