Day trip from Kathmandu to Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur lies 219 km (136 mi) south-west of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 219 km (136 mi) apart, Gorakhpur is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 3 h 34 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Gorakhpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 674,246 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Gorakhpur are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 34 min journey lands only 3 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gorakhpur
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 Gorakhpur
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Staying in Gorakhpur
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur. Of the 129 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 3 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 2,261 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Gorakhpur
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Common questions
How far is Gorakhpur from Kathmandu?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kathmandu; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Gorakhpur by road?
About 3 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Gorakhpur?
Gorakhpur is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Gorakhpur?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Gorakhpur?
Our booking partner lists 155 places to stay in Gorakhpur, bookable on this site.
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.