Major city · Nepal
Taplejungताप्लेजुंग
Stop one night on the road to the Kanchenjunga approaches, or skip: the town has little to see and Pathibhara temple is about 10 km (6.2 mi) away.Stop one night on the road to the Kanchenjunga approaches, or skip: the town has little to see and Pathibhara temple is about 6.2 mi (10 km) away.
Taplejung is the district seat in the eastern Middle Hills, on the road toward the Kanchenjunga approaches. The town itself has little to see; the draw is Pathibhara Devi Temple, about 10 km away, and the surrounding trekking country. Most travellers pass through on the way to a trek rather than stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (monsoon)
- Airport
- Taplejung (TMI)
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
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 ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Taplejung100 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Taplejung, 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
- SafetyGenerally calm for visitors.
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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.
- AirportTMI Taplejung Airport (Suketar) (STOL airstrip serving the district; distance from town and flight frequency need checking before you rely on it.).
- Getting aroundWalk in town; for the temple and villages hire a local jeep or taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea or coffeeNPR 50–150 (2026 estimate, check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Local jeep or taxi, short hopNPR 300–800 (2026 estimate, check)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per personNPR 800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 1,500 · Mid NPR 2,500 · High NPR 4,500
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
- TMI Taplejung Airport (Suketar) (STOL airstrip serving the district; distance from town and flight frequency need checking before you rely on it.)
Map of Taplejung
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Sep
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest May (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest May (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Taplejung: 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.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Aug
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
4 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
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
Walk in town; for the temple and villages hire a local jeep or taxi. Roads are narrow and can be muddy or blocked in the monsoon — confirm the route and travel time locally.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pathibhara Devi Temple
cautionDoor to door: check
Local jeep or taxi from town; the temple is about 10 km (6.2 mi) awayLocal jeep or taxi from town; the temple is about 6.2 mi (10 km) away
Pilgrimage site with Kanchenjunga views on clear days; confirm transport and timing before you go.
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.
Town centre guesthouses
Basic, often family-run rooms; fine for one night before or after a trek.
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
- NPR 1,500–2,500 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- NPR 2,500–4,500 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × NPR 800 | NPR 800 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × NPR 1,500 | NPR 1,500 |
| Jeep or taxi, town centre to Pathibhara area (round trip)1 × NPR 800 · check | NPR 800 |
| Tongba (glass)1 × NPR 200 · check | NPR 200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 330 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 3,630 per person per day, bed included | NPR 3,630 |
Basic amenities, often shared bathroom; check
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and long-distance transport excluded. District prices are unverified — treat every figure as check.
Prices of common things
| Tea or coffee | NPR 50–150 (2026 estimate, check) |
| Tongba (glass) | NPR 150–300 (2026 estimate, check) |
| Local jeep or taxi, short hop | NPR 300–800 (2026 estimate, check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be slippery or cut after rain; allow extra time and ask locally before setting out.
- Do not plan a tight same-day connection to the temple: confirm transport and travel time on the ground.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist police
- 1144
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Taplejungताप्लेजुंग
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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 and most embassies are in Kathmandu.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Town centre to Pathibhara area, jeep or taxi: check locally — the temple is about 10 km (6.2 mi) from town and fares are not fixedcheck locally — the temple is about 6.2 mi (10 km) from town and fares are not fixed
Say or show
- माफ गर्नुहोस् — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf garnuhos)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyabaad)
- कति पर्छ? — How much is it? (kati parchha?)
- के म कार्डले तिर्न सक्छु? — Can I pay by card? (ke ma card le tirna sakchhu?)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalaya kaha 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 Taplejung. 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: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (monsoon) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a trek toward the Kanchenjunga approaches for an overnight stay.
- Combine with nearby Limbu villages if you have a spare day and confirmed transport.
Sources
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