Nepal

Dhankuta

Nepal
Dhankuta, Nepal
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This hill town in eastern Nepal's Koshi Province, Dhankuta serves as the district headquarters and a commercial hub for several surrounding districts, with a walkable centre offering cafés, restaurants, and mountain views nearby.

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  • Population22,084
  • Nearest water from center 1.4 km0.8 mi
  • Nearest mountain from center 3.9 km2.4 mi

Nearest airports

Climate · monthly averages
J
12°53°
35mm1.4in
F
14°58°
45mm1.7in
M
18°64°
55mm2.2in
A
21°70°
120mm4.6in
M
22°72°
250mm9.9in
J
23°74°
460mm18.1in
J
23°74°
645mm25.4in
A
23°74°
480mm18.8in
S
23°73°
360mm14.2in
O
20°68°
110mm4.3in
N
17°62°
25mm1.1in
D
13°56°
20mm0.8in
Avg temp · total precipitation, 1991–2020 monthly normals · ERA5-Land · methodology ↗
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Dhankuta: quick answers

Where is Dhankuta?

Dhankuta is in Nepal, about 93 km58 miles in a straight line from Darjeeling.

How do you get to Dhankuta?

The nearest airport is Tumling Tar (TMI), about 2 hr 25 min away by road.

What's the weather like in Dhankuta?

The warmest month is June, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 12°C53°F. The wettest month is July, with about 646 mm25.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)

What's in Dhankuta?

OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 20 restaurants and 18 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.

What's near Dhankuta?

Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dharan and Itahari.

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