Day trip from Thimphu to Biratnagar
Biratnagar lies 261 km (162 mi) south-west of Thimphu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 261 km (162 mi) apart, Biratnagar is a realistic day trip from Thimphu: about 4 h 14 min each way by road.
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| Thimphu | Biratnagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | Nepal |
| Population | 98,676 | 244,750 |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 74 m (243 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Biratnagar are 15 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 4 h 14 min journey lands only 3 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Biratnagar
Crossing from Bhutan into Nepal: money changes from the Ngultrum to the Rupee (NPR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; 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 Thimphu?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Thimphu; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Biratnagar by road?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Biratnagar?
Biratnagar is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Thimphu).
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.