Day trip from Gorakhpur to Janakpur
Janakpur lies 254 km (158 mi) east of Gorakhpur, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 254 km (158 mi) apart, Janakpur is a realistic day trip from Gorakhpur: about 4 h 8 min each way by road.
| Gorakhpur | Janakpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 674,246 | 195,438 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Janakpur are 15 min ahead of Gorakhpur right now, so a 4 h 8 min journey lands 4 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Janakpur
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book tours and tickets in Janakpur
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Staying in Janakpur
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Common questions
How far is Janakpur from Gorakhpur?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, east of Gorakhpur; by road roughly 310 km (193 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gorakhpur to Janakpur by road?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gorakhpur and Janakpur?
Janakpur is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Janakpur?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.