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Taplejung
City in Koshi, Nepal
Overview
Taplejung, set in Nepal's Koshi region, is famed for its proximity to Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest peak. The city is a gateway to pristine Himalayan trekking, lush tea gardens, and lively local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nepal
Province
Koshi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
27.61°, 87.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
53
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
38
Food Safety
52
Monthly Cost
$342
Local Cost
$164
Local Income
$100
Cashless
15
English
23
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
2.6°C
Record High
23.6°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
819 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TMI
Distance
33 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 63/100.
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