Major city · Nepal
Biratnagarबिराटनगर
Spend 1–2 days in Biratnagar: see the Jute Mills, Central Mall and Sahid Maidan, then head east to the Terai border.
Biratnagar is Nepal's second‑largest city, a commercial hub near the Indian border. Its sights cluster around the central market and the old industrial area, making a half‑day to full‑day visit sufficient. Good bus links and a small airport give easy access from Kathmandu.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (dry, cooler)
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon)
- Airport
- BIR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Biratnagar100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Biratnagar, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetyBiratnagar is generally safe for tourists; stay alert at night, keep valuables hidden in rickshaws, and verify taxi fares before boarding.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBIR Biratnagar Airport (Domestic flights to Kathmandu ~40 min).
- Getting aroundRickshaws (~₹2 per minute) and walking are the main intra‑city options; taxis are available at the airport and near Mahendra Chowk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféRs 150–250
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personNPR 800
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomNPR 4,500
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomNPR 7,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,200 · Mid NPR 2,500 · High NPR 5,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BIR Biratnagar Airport (Domestic flights to Kathmandu ~40 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Apr
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Biratnagar: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
Mar
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14 rd
Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
3 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Rickshaws (~₹2 per minute) and walking are the main intra‑city options; taxis are available at the airport and near Mahendra Chowk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jogbani (India) border
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Rickshaw or taxi, ~30 min from city centre
Check Indian entry requirements if crossing.
Birtamod
goDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus from Biratnagar bus park, ~2 h
Main market town, good for a quick stop.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hotel Harrison Palace
Rs 3398 per night; restaurant, spa, gym
Ratna Hotel
₹1,500–4,000; business‑hotel near Mahendra Chowk
Eastern Star
₹800–1,500 (AC); quieter south of bus park
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 1,200–2,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 2,500–4,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 5,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × NPR 4,500 | NPR 4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 2,500 | NPR 2,500 |
| Domestic flight Kathmandu‑Biratnagar (one‑way)1 × NPR 25,000 · US$220 ≈ NPR 20,000 (check) | NPR 25,000 |
| Bus Kathmandu‑Biratnagar (one‑way)1 × NPR 9,000 · ₹700–900 ≈ NPR 8,000 (check) | NPR 9,000 |
| eSIM 7‑day data1 × NPR 1,500 · check | NPR 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 4,250 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 46,750 per person per day, bed included | NPR 46,750 |
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Rickshaw (per minute)depends on load | ₹2 (≈ under US$1) ≈ Rs 2 |
| Meal at Fast Food | Rs 250–400 |
| Coffee at a café | Rs 150–250 |
| ATM withdrawal fee | Rs 30–50 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No official taxi service; negotiate fare before boarding.
- Night buses are safer than day buses due to fewer strikes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; nearest Nepalese police station in Biratnagar city centre.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Biratnagar flight: ≈ US$220 (≈ Rs 20,000) 40 min
- Kathmandu → Biratnagar bus: ₹700–900 (≈ US$8–11) (≈ Rs 8,000) 10–13 h
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much? (kati parchha?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kahaan cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Biratnagar. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Mar (dry, cooler) · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑hotel contracts for BIR: confirm Meera‑Shree shuttle schedule.
- Rickshaw‑to‑hotel walking anchors: Mahendra Chowk, Central Mall, Sahid Maidan.
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