Day trip from Biratnagar to Dārjiling
Dārjiling lies 118 km (73 mi) north-east of Biratnagar, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 118 km (73 mi) apart, Dārjiling is a realistic day trip from Biratnagar: about 1 h 55 min each way by road.
| Biratnagar | Dārjiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | India |
| Population | 244,750 | 123,797 |
| Elevation | 74 m (243 ft) | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Dārjiling are 15 min behind Biratnagar right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands only 1 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dārjiling
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.
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Staying in Dārjiling
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Common questions
How far is Dārjiling from Biratnagar?
118 km (73 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Biratnagar; by road roughly 144 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Biratnagar to Dārjiling by road?
About 1 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Biratnagar and Dārjiling?
Dārjiling is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Kathmandu).
What currency do I need in Dārjiling?
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.