Driving from Pokhara to Bettiah
Bettiah lies 171 km (106 mi) south of Pokhara, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 209 km (130 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Pokhara | Bettiah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 600,051 | 132,209 |
| Elevation | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) | 84 m (276 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Bettiah are 15 min behind Pokhara right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands only 2 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bettiah
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 car hire from Pokhara to Bettiah
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Staying in Bettiah
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Common questions
How far is Bettiah from Pokhara?
171 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Pokhara; by road roughly 209 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pokhara to Bettiah by car?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pokhara and Bettiah?
Bettiah is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Bettiah?
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.