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The 11 Best Day Trips from Janakpur

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 11 good day trips from Janakpur, Nepal, led by Patna, Kathmandu, Muzaffarpur. The closest is Darbhanga, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Janakpur at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Patna149 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Kathmandu124 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Muzaffarpur86 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Darbhanga64 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Birgañj109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Begusarai147 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Biratnagar137 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Dharān135 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Saharsa116 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Bettiah142 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Mothīhāri101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Janakpur

  1. 1

    Patna, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-west of Janakpur4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan.

    Also nearby: Dinapur Nizamat, Dinapore.

  2. 2

    Kathmandu, Nepal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Janakpur3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for पाटन दरवार क्षेत्र.

    Also nearby: Pātan, Hetauda.

  3. 3

    Muzaffarpur, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Janakpur2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Darbhanga, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of Janakpur2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Birgañj, Nepal

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Janakpur3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Begusarai, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Janakpur4 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Biratnagar, Nepal

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Janakpur4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Dharān, Nepal

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km east of Janakpur4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Saharsa, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Janakpur3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Bettiah, India

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Janakpur4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Mothīhāri, India

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Janakpur3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Janakpur to Patna

A realistic pace for Patna, 149 km from Janakpur. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Janakpur
  2. 09:50Arrive in Patna (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Sanjay Gandhi Jaivik Udyan
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Patna
  6. 15:50Head back to Janakpur
  7. 18:10Home in Janakpur

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Janakpur?
The best day trips from Janakpur are Patna, Kathmandu, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Birgañj. The closest is Darbhanga, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Janakpur?
Darbhanga is the closest, 64 km south of Janakpur, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Janakpur for a day out?
Patna is the largest city in day-trip range, 149 km south-west of Janakpur and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Janakpur?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Patna at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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