Day trip from Biratnagar to Gangtok
Gangtok lies 165 km (102 mi) north-east of Biratnagar, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 165 km (102 mi) apart, Gangtok is a realistic day trip from Biratnagar: about 2 h 41 min each way by road.
| Biratnagar | Gangtok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 244,750 | 100,286 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 1,654 m (5,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Gangtok are 15 min behind Biratnagar right now, so a 2 h 41 min journey lands only 2 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gangtok
Crossing from Nepal into India: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (INR); the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Gangtok
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Staying in Gangtok
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Common questions
How far is Gangtok from Biratnagar?
165 km (102 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Biratnagar; by road roughly 201 km (125 mi).
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Gangtok by road?
About 2 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Gangtok?
Gangtok is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Gangtok?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.