Rajbiraj
Known as the "Pink City of Nepal," Rajbiraj was laid out in 1938 following the grid plan of Jaipur, making it the first planned township in Nepal. The district headquarters of Saptari in Madhesh Province, it has a walkable centre with cafés and restaurants, and the city takes its name from the ancient Rajdevi temple, rebuilt by the Sena kings in the early 14th century.
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- Population69,803
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km7.8 mi
Rajbiraj: quick answers
Where is Rajbiraj?
Rajbiraj is in Nepal.
How do you get to Rajbiraj?
The nearest airport is Rajbiraj (RJB), about 13 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Rajbiraj?
The warmest month is May, averaging 29°C84°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C62°F. The wettest month is July, with about 440 mm17.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Rajbiraj?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 restaurants, 11 cafés and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.