Day trip from Kathmandu to Azamgarh
Azamgarh lies 279 km (173 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 279 km (173 mi) apart, Azamgarh is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 4 h 32 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Azamgarh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 116,644 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Azamgarh are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 4 h 32 min journey lands only 4 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Azamgarh
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.
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Staying in Azamgarh
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Common questions
How far is Azamgarh from Kathmandu?
279 km (173 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 341 km (212 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Azamgarh by road?
About 4 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Azamgarh?
Azamgarh is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Azamgarh?
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.