Day trip from Kathmandu to Saharsa
Saharsa lies 239 km (149 mi) south-east of Kathmandu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 239 km (149 mi) apart, Saharsa is a realistic day trip from Kathmandu: about 3 h 54 min each way by road.
| Kathmandu | Saharsa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 1.4 million | 156,540 |
| Elevation | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) | 48 m (157 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Saharsa are 15 min behind Kathmandu right now, so a 3 h 54 min journey lands only 3 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saharsa
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 Saharsa
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Staying in Saharsa
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Common questions
How far is Saharsa from Kathmandu?
239 km (149 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kathmandu; by road roughly 292 km (181 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Saharsa by road?
About 3 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kathmandu and Saharsa?
Saharsa is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Saharsa?
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.