Biratnagar
Nepal · Province 1NP
Capital of Koshi province
Biratnagar is a Metropolitan city in Nepal, which serves as the capital of the easternmost Koshi Province. With a Metropolitan Urban Agglomeration population of 244,750 per the 2021 census, it is the largest and the fastest growing city in the province. It is also the headquarters of the district of Morang. It is the administrative center of the Greater Birat Development Area which aims to connect Biratnagar with major nearby towns—including Itahari, Gothgau, Biratchowk, and Dharan—along the Koshi Highway, representing a combined, densely populated urban corridor sharing an estimated total population of 804,300 people across 159,332 households. Geographically, Biratnagar lies 399 km (248 mi) east of Kathmandu, 362 kilometers south of Kimathanka - the Nepalese counterpart of the Nepal-China border at Zhentang, and 6 km (3.7 mi) north of Jogbani - the bordering town in the Indian state of Bihar. Its connection with Kathmandu runs primarily through the East-West highway and secondarily through the mid-hill highway, with that of Kimathanka through the Koshi highway, and with that of Jogbani through the Rani Path, the Koshi Path, and the recently proposed Jogbani-Biratnagar rail link.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 242,548
- Coordinates
- 26.455, 87.270
- Timezone
- Asia/Kathmandu
- Elevation
- 80 m
Overview of Biratnagar
Biratnagar — a medium-sized town in Province 1, Nepal — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 242,548. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. The local offer centres on nature, culture and sports. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Biratnagar
Nature in Biratnagar
(13)Nature lovers get Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Biratnagar. 13 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Biratnagar
(9)Looking for culture? Biratnagar has Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Docks, Mines and Monuments. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Biratnagar.
Sports in Biratnagar
(5)The sports shortlist for Biratnagar: Golf, Running, Slopes, Snow Tubing and Tennis. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Biratnagar. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Biratnagar
(4)Under water sports, Biratnagar is tagged with Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle and Surf. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Biratnagar's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Biratnagar
(2)For nightlife, expect Events and Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Biratnagar's own activity tags.
Wellness in Biratnagar
(2)On the wellness side, Biratnagar offers Turkish Baths and Wellness. It is a direct read of Biratnagar's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Adventure in Biratnagar
(1)Looking for adventure? Biratnagar has Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Biratnagar's own activity tags.
Family in Biratnagar
(1)Under family, Biratnagar is tagged with Zoo. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Biratnagar.
More to do in Biratnagar
(1)Biratnagar's other activities entries include Fishing. It is a direct read of Biratnagar's activity profile. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Biratnagar
The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Biratnagar pairs regional access with a walkable core. Set your clock to Asia/Kathmandu on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Biratnagar that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Biratnagar known for?
- Travellers associate Biratnagar with nature, culture and sports. It sits in Province 1, Nepal and counts about 242,548 residents.
- What can you do in Biratnagar?
- Biratnagar is tagged with Caves, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Biratnagar?
- The warm stretch of June to September is when water activities work best. April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Biratnagar located?
- Biratnagar belongs to Province 1, Nepal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
More about Biratnagar
Info about Biratnagar, Province 1 (Nepal)
Biratnagar region is Province 1, Morang, with country Nepal (NP).
Biratnagar is also called BIR, Biratnagar, Biratnagur, bi la de ne ge er, bilasnagaleu, biratanagara, biratanagara upamahanagarapalika, biratonagaru, byrat ngr, byratnaghar, byratnghr, byratngr, viratanagara, ??????????, ??????????, ????????, ????? ???, ????????, ????????, ???????? ??????????????, ????????, ???????, ??????, ?????, latitude is 26.4550500, and longitude is 87.2700700.
With 242.548 people, its timezone is Asia/Kathmandu (Asia/Kathmandu_cet).
Top destination for paddle, scenic roads, slopes, mines, kayaking, wildlife, docks, turkish baths, countryside, events, shooting ranges, festival, snow tubing, jet skiing, tennis, mosques, natural places, valleys, zoo, geological formations, nature, towers, cathedrals, surf, nature reserves, ancient ruins, religious sites, golf, caves, desert, mountains, forest, gardens, statues, monuments, wellness, fishing, running in Nepal.
More details about Biratnagar in Nepal (NP)
It is the capital of Morang District.
Population for Biratnagar is 242.548 folks, according to 2011 latest census. You are looking to call local phones! You can use 21 as local dialing code for phone numbers. It's zip code is 560013, so for sending postcards to your partner in Biratnagar this can be done by using 560013 post code as described above.
Biratnagar dimensions are 58480000 square kilometers, good if you like to visit a metropolis, busy full of attractions and activities to do. Here you can find high budget accommodations due to their very high accommodation rates, and for this reason you can enjoy it like your base to getting the comfort of luxury tired by going around the Biratnagar.
Its height above mean sea level, or meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), is about 80 mt. Because of this this is an ideal place when you love plain ground to go to for your next vacation.
For information on Biratnagar see their official webpage http://munbiratnagar.gov.np/ .
Interactive Biratnagar (Nepal) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Biratnagar, Province 1 Morang Nepal (NP).
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