Day trip from Pokhara to Siwān
Siwān lies 231 km (143 mi) south of Pokhara, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 231 km (143 mi) apart, Siwān is a realistic day trip from Pokhara: about 3 h 45 min each way by road.
| Pokhara | Siwān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 600,051 | 135,066 |
| Elevation | 1,008 m (3,307 ft) | 71 m (233 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Siwān are 15 min behind Pokhara right now, so a 3 h 45 min journey lands only 3 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Siwān
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 Siwān
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Staying in Siwān
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Common questions
How far is Siwān from Pokhara?
231 km (143 mi) in a straight line, south of Pokhara; by road roughly 281 km (175 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pokhara to Siwān by road?
About 3 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pokhara and Siwān?
Siwān is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Siwān?
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.