Day trip from Dārjiling to Biratnagar
Biratnagar lies 118 km (73 mi) south-west of Dārjiling, +0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 118 km (73 mi) apart, Biratnagar is a realistic day trip from Dārjiling: about 1 h 55 min each way by road.
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| Dārjiling | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | Nepal |
| Population | 123,797 | 244,750 |
| Elevation | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Biratnagar are 15 min ahead of Dārjiling right now, so a 1 h 55 min journey lands 2 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biratnagar
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 tours and tickets in Biratnagar
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Staying in Biratnagar
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Common questions
How far is Biratnagar from Dārjiling?
118 km (73 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Dārjiling; by road roughly 144 km (89 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dārjiling to Biratnagar 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 Dārjiling and Biratnagar?
Biratnagar is 15 min ahead at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Kolkata).
What currency do I need in Biratnagar?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.