Driving from Pokhara to Kushinagar
Kushinagar lies 170 km (106 mi) south of Pokhara, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 207 km (129 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Pokhara | Kushinagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 600,051 | 274,403 |
| Elevation | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) | 72 m (236 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Kushinagar are 15 min behind Pokhara right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands only 2 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kushinagar
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 Kushinagar
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Staying in Kushinagar
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Common questions
How far is Kushinagar from Pokhara?
170 km (106 mi) in a straight line, south of Pokhara; by road roughly 207 km (129 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pokhara to Kushinagar by car?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pokhara and Kushinagar?
Kushinagar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Kushinagar?
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.