Born in Asan Dhalasikwa, Kathmandu, eldest of three sons of Pushpa Sundar Tuladhar
Lupau Ratna Tuladhar
Deceasedलुपौरत्न तुलाधर
Co-founder of Nepal Transport Service, operator of the country's first regular public bus service
About
Lupau Ratna Tuladhar was the eldest of three brothers from a Kathmandu trading family. In 1959, he co-founded Nepal Transport Service alongside his younger brother, Karuna Ratna. Together, they established the first regular public bus service in the country. This service helped connect the capital with towns across the region.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1918-06-22
- Birthplace
- Asan, Kathmandu, Nepal
- Profession
- Trader, Transport entrepreneur
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Deceased
- Died
- 1993-06-02
Previous roles
Co-founder
Nepal Transport Service · 1959
Career & life timeline
- 1918-06-22
- 1959
Co-founded Nepal Transport Service with his brother Karuna Ratna Tuladhar
- 1993-06-02
Died at age 74
Achievements
Co-founded Nepal Transport Service
1959Operated the first regular public bus service in Nepal
Honoured with a commemorative postage stamp
2012
Organizations & affiliations
- Nepal Transport Service
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Last updated: 2026-09-11