Major city · Nepal
Sri Antu
Go for one sunrise only: jeep from Fikkal Bazaar about 1 h, then a 15-min walk; be at the tower 04:00–05:30, back by mid-morning.Go for one sunrise only: jeep from Fikkal Bazaar about 1 h, then a 15-min walk; be at the tower 4:00 AM–5:30 AM, back by mid-morning.
Sri Antu is a hill viewpoint on Nepal's eastern border, about 600 km from Kathmandu, known for sunrise over tea-covered hills. You reach it by a 1-hour jeep ride from Fikkal Bazaar plus a 15-minute walk to a free-entry tower. Autumn gives the clearest sunrise; the visit itself takes half a day, so sleep in a nearby town rather than here.
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Autumn (Oct–Nov) is the recommended season for sunrise; other months check
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- Airports
- Biratnagar (BIR) · Kathmandu Tribhuvan International (KTM)
- Nights
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sri Antu100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sri Antu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetycheckSafety: check.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBIR Biratnagar Airport (check).
- Getting aroundHire a jeep from Fikkal Bazaar; the drive to the viewpoint takes about 1 hour, then a 15-minute walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNPR 1
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNPR 1
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomNPR 1
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1 · Mid NPR 1 · High NPR 1
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BIR Biratnagar Airport (check) · KTM Kathmandu Tribhuvan International (check)
Map of Sri Antu
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Weather and climate
Sri Antu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a jeep from Fikkal Bazaar; the drive to the viewpoint takes about 1 hour, then a 15-minute walk.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: check
check
Eastern border crossing; check onward transport before you commit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Accommodation
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PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- check
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × NPR 1 | NPR 1 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 1 | NPR 1 |
| Jeep hire (round trip) from Fikkal Bazaar1 × NPR 1 · check | NPR 1 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × NPR 1 · check | NPR 1 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 4 per person per day, bed included | NPR 4 |
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Prices of common things
| Tea (local shop) | check |
| Meal at guesthouse | check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be rough in monsoon; check vehicle condition.
- Sunrise tower may be closed for maintenance; verify before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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My bed tonight
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यो ठेगानामा लैजानुहोस्To this address, please
Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist police1144
Embassy
US consulate in Kathmandu; nearest for Sri Antu visitors.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jeep Fikkal Bazaar → Sri Antu → Fikkal: check
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- सूर्योदय स्थल कहाँ छ? — Where is the sunrise point? (suryodaya sthal kahaan cha?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sri Antu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Autumn (Oct–Nov) is the recommended season for sunrise; other months check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Jeep hire contract from Fikkal Bazaar with driver.
- Sunrise tower visit schedule (early morning).
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