Major city · Nepal
Nepalgunj
One day is enough to see the bazaar, mini‑zoo and border market; fly in from Kathmandu and depart the same day.
Nepalgunj is a small commercial hub in the Terai, best explored in a single day. Arrive by the short domestic flight from Kathmandu, wander the bustling Muslim bazaar, visit the mini‑zoo and see the nearby border crossing. Day‑trips to Babai Conservation Valley (1 h) or Lumbini (5 h) need extra time.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Feb (cool, dry)
- avoid Apr–Jun (very hot > 40 °C (104 °F)), Jul–Sep (humid monsoon)avoid Apr–Jun (very hot > 104 °F (40 °C)), Jul–Sep (humid monsoon)
- Airport
- KEP
- Nights
- 0
Not a trip line yet
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
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Nepalgunj100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nepalgunj, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay alert in crowded markets and at the border crossing, keep valuables hidden.
Show all 12 answers
- 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.
- AirportKEP Nepalgunj Airport (Daily 45–55 min flights from Kathmandu).
- Getting aroundRickshaws and bicycles are the main local transport; hire a rickshaw for short trips or use shared minibuses to nearby towns.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)NPR 50–80
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus rideNPR 150–300
- Budget bedBudget hostel dorm bed, a night, per personNPR 500
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomNPR 2,500
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomNPR 4,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,200 · Mid NPR 2,000 · High NPR 3,500
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
- KEP Nepalgunj Airport (Daily 45–55 min flights from Kathmandu)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Feb
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Mar
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°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–Feb. Avoid: Apr–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Aug (20 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nepalgunj: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2 rd
Feb
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15 rd
Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
20 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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 and bicycles are the main local transport; hire a rickshaw for short trips or use shared minibuses to nearby towns.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Babai Conservation Valley
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h
Hire a rickshaw or private car, about 1 h drive
Wildlife and bird‑watching; entry free.
Karnali River (Ghaghara) viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈ 2 h
Private car, 1½ h drive
Scenic riverbank, tea‑stalls for a break.
Lumbini (Buddha’s birthplace)
cautionDoor to door: ≈ 6 h
Bus or private car, about 5 h
Full‑day trip; consider overnight stay if time permits.
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 Batika
Budget rooms, swimming pool
Kitchen Hut Hotel
Mid‑range, restaurant on site
Travellers Village Hotel
Simple rooms, central location
Sneha Hotel
Budget, basic amenities
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
- NPR 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- NPR 2,000–3,000 excl. bed
- High
- NPR 3,500+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × NPR 500 | NPR 500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 1,200 | NPR 1,200 |
| Kathmandu → Nepalgunj flight (one‑way)1 × NPR 5,000 · 45–55 min, check airline schedule | NPR 5,000 |
| Rickshaw 2 km ride1 × NPR 100 · short trip within town | NPR 100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 680 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 7,480 per person per day, bed included | NPR 7,480 |
Shared dormitory, basic amenities
2026 estimate in NPR; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | NPR 50–80 |
| Momo (steamed dumplings) | NPR 30–60 |
| Mutton Sekuwa (barbecue) | NPR 80–120 |
| Local bus ride | NPR 150–300 |
| Rickshaw (short trip, 2 km) | NPR 100–150 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- April‑June can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.April‑June can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- July‑September monsoon brings high humidity and occasional flooding; plan indoor activities.
- Border crossing is busy but friendly; keep passport handy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
NepalgunjNepalgunj
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
यो ठेगाना, कृपयाTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; nearest Indian embassy in New Delhi (cross‑border).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kathmandu → Nepalgunj flight: ≈ NPR 5,000–6,500, 45‑55 min (check)
- Rickshaw 2 km: ≈ NPR 120–150
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- यो कति हो? — How much is this? (yo kati ho?)
- सीमा कहाँ छ? — Where is the border? (seema 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 Nepalgunj. 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–Feb (cool, dry) · avoid Apr–Jun (very hot > 40 °C), Jul–Sep (humid monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
Ask about Nepalgunj
Loading…
Was this useful?