"Nepal" returned to the Indian Ocean in June 1943, and resumed operations with the Eastern Fleet, this time from Trincomalee. In April 1944, the destroyer was part of the carrier escort screen during Operation Cockpit, then again in May for Operation Transom. In August, the destroyer returned to Australia for refit, then was assigned to escort the aircraft carrier during late November and early December. From 7 December 1944 to 12 February 1945, "Nepal" and sister ship were involved in supporting the 74th Indian Infantry Brigade. During this, on 5 February, "Nepal" damaged one of her propellers when it struck a submerged rock in the Kaleindaung River, but was able to keep operating on one propeller until the end of the deployment.