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Biratnagar: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Biratnagar is the capital and largest & fastest growing city of the easternmost Koshi Province, Nepal. The city had a population of 244,750 at the 2021 census.

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Now in the cityBiratnagar+22°CClear night · sunrise 06:06 AMupdated 10:53 PM
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Exchange rateRs 151.89per 1 $NPR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
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Biratnagar in pictures22 photos · 1 place
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 3, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • natural disasters
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Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to natural disasters . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can happen suddenly with little warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley. During the monsoon season from June to September, heavy rain can cause flash floods and landslides.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Biratnagar Airport BIR3 km from the centre
Taplejung Airport TPJ108 km from the centre
Bagdogra Airport IXB108 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Nepal: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

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