Biratnagar is a metropolitan municipality and the second largest city of Nepal. It is the fourth largest city by total population. The city is in Morang district of Eastern Nepal.
With a population of over 200,000 in 2011, Biratnagar is near the Terai on the south-eastern border with India.
Rickshaws and/or walking are good options within the city. Expect to pay about ₹2 per minute if using a rickshaw, depending on how many people you are or if you have a lot of cargo. There are no official taxi service, but taxis are easily available at airport, near Mahendra Chowk and from major hotels. There are city rickshaws around the city that are a cheaper means of transport than all other transportation option. Buses aren't used that frequently for transportation.
Biratnagar Jute Mills. The oldest industrial endeavour in Nepal. It's almost nonfunctional now Jana Andolan Chowk, Near Nepal Bazar (about 30 minutes from Jogbani). Anytime. It is the centre of Biratnagar. No cost. (updated Apr 2016) Surya Nepal (near the Gateway Of Biratnagar). Anytime. It is industry which supplies clothes to the residents of Biratnagar add the rest of Nepal No cost for tour. (updated Apr 2016) Sahid Maidan (Sahid Rangasala) (near the office of Nepal Telecom and in front of the Adarsha School). This is the only venue of Biratnagar for hosting different programmes and games. If there is a game, you should pay.
Unique Fast Food Restaurant on the main commercial avenue (not the one that comes from the airport) has a clean and simple interior, and decent food. Angan Sweets & Vegetarian Family Restaurant, Main road (straight from traffic chowk,(1/2 km)), ☏ +977 21-512445. Chinese, north Indian, south Indian, Nepalese foods, specialty-offers different kind of sweets. Pizfire Cafe at Pipal Chowk and Golcha Chowk offers a wide range of food options in a pleasant ambiance.
Feel Good Bar and Grill, Airport Mode. Good place to hang out, with good music.
Guide content from Wikivoyage contributors (CC BY-SA) — abridged; the full article has much more.
In Jul, Biratnagar typically sees ~33°C daytime highs and 26 rainy days.
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