Driving from Siliguri to Dharān
Dharān lies 115 km (71 mi) west of Siliguri, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 140 km (87 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Siliguri | Dharān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 515,574 | 173,096 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Dharān are 15 min ahead of Siliguri right now, so a 1 h 45 min journey lands 2 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dharān
Crossing from India into Nepal: money changes from the Rupee to the Rupee (NPR); the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book car hire from Siliguri to Dharān
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Staying in Dharān
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Common questions
How far is Dharān from Siliguri?
115 km (71 mi) in a straight line, west of Siliguri; by road roughly 140 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Siliguri to Dharān by car?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Siliguri and Dharān?
Dharān is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Dharān?
The Rupee (NPR).
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.