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Bhimdatta · Kanchanpur · Nepal
Mahendranagar, officially known as Bhimdattanagar, is a municipality in Kanchanpur District of Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal. The city and the municipality were named Mahendranagar in honour of the late King Mahendra of Nepal. After becoming a republic in 2008, the Mahendranagar municipality name was changed to Bhimdatta municipality in honour of the revolutionary farmer leader Bhimdatta Panta (1926-1953). It is surrounded by Bedkot Municipality in the east, Dadeldhura District in the north, Shuklaphanta National Park in the south and Uttarakhand, India in the west.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are November–February.
May is the hottest month, with highs around 39°C (102°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 9°C (49°F).
The wettest month is August, with rain on about 14 days.
April is the sunniest month, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
in October, it is warmer than 87% of places in Nepal.
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- Feels like
- 22°
- Humidity
- 97%
- Wind
- 5 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 8 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 100%
- Pressure
- 1013 hPa
- UV index
- 6
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:25 / 17:53
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Mahendranagar
Average conditions per month from long-term climate normals (WorldClim 1970–2000, CRU 1961–1990, NOAA OISST 1991–2020).
Month by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 21° | 25° | 31° | 37° | 39° | 37° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 27° | 22° |
| Average low | 9° | 11° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 20° | 14° | 10° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 34 | 26 | 22 | 12 | 41 | 234 | 454 | 383 | 232 | 66 | 6 | 13 |
| Rain days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.9 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 6.7 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.5 | 11.1 | 11.9 | 12.8 | 13.6 | 14 | 13.8 | 13.2 | 12.3 | 11.4 | 10.7 | 10.3 |
| Humidity (%) | 68 | 61 | 50 | 40 | 43 | 58 | 78 | 81 | 76 | 64 | 63 | 66 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Go score | 94 | 97 | 75 | 38 | 36 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 52 | 72 | 99 | 97 |
The go score (0–100) rewards daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, sunshine and few rainy days.
Mahendranagar: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Monthly level: estimate from travel-guide readership and climate. Wikivoyage (Wikimedia Pageviews).
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km — from Wikidata.
Mahendranagar: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices — everything to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the left
Nepalese Rupee
NPR · ₨
- Languages
- Nepali
- Calling code
- +977
- Meal, casual restaurantNPR 890≈ $6.40
- CappuccinoNPR 250≈ $1.80
- Beer (0.5 l)NPR 350≈ $2.50
- Bottled water (1.5 l)NPR 115≈ $0.80
- Taxi, 5 kmNPR 605≈ $4.40
- Public transport ticketNPR 120≈ $0.80
- Mid-range hotel, per nightNPR 8,800≈ $63.00
Estimated from Nepal’s consumer price level (World Bank) — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 25% of US levels.
No public holidays in the coming months.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.3 (2011).
USGS
How to get to Mahendranagar
Nearest airports
- PGHPantnagar AirportPantnagar69 km
- SIHSilgadi Doti AirportSilgadi Doti81 km
- BEKBareilly Air Force StationBareilly93 km
- MZSMoradabad AirportMoradabad123 km
- SKHSurkhet AirportSurkhet148 km
Distances
- Kathmandu523 km 9 h 03 · 1 h 19
- Pokhara378 km 6 h 33 · 1 h 08
- Bharatpur441 km 7 h 38 · 1 h 13
- Pātan523 km 9 h 04 · 1 h 19
- Birgañj510 km 8 h 50 · 1 h 18
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Hotels in Mahendranagar
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on the full year of temperature and rainfall.
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Wildlife around here
The most-recorded species within 25 km (GBIF), with their seasonality.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mahendranagar?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Mahendranagar is November–February.
What is the weather like in Mahendranagar in October?
In October, Mahendranagar averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with 66 mm of rain on about 2 days.
What is the rainiest month in Mahendranagar?
August, with rain on about 14 days.
What is the nearest airport to Mahendranagar?
Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 69 km away.
What power plugs are used in Nepal?
Plug types C, D, 230 V.
What currency is used in Nepal?
Nepalese Rupee (NPR).
What is the emergency number in Nepal?
100.
Is Nepal safe to visit?
US State Department: Exercise increased caution. UK Foreign Office: No travel warnings.
When is Mahendranagar most crowded?
The busiest months are November–February.
When is Mahendranagar least crowded?
The quietest months are June–July.
What time zone is Mahendranagar in?
Asia/Kathmandu (UTC+5:45).
What is the population of Mahendranagar?
About 88,381.