Day trip from Kathmandu to Ghazīpur
Ghazīpur lies 292 km (181 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 292 km (181 mi) apart, Ghazīpur is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 4 h 45 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Ghazīpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 103,095 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 77 m (253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Ghazīpur are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 4 h 45 min journey lands only 4 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ghazīpur
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 Ghazīpur
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Staying in Ghazīpur
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Common questions
How far is Ghazīpur from Kathmandu?
292 km (181 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 356 km (221 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Ghazīpur by road?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Ghazīpur?
Ghazīpur is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Ghazīpur?
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.