Nepalgunj is a town in Banke district in Nepal situated towards the western part of Nepal, Asia. Nepalgunj shares the border with Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh state of India. Nepalgunj is one of the fast developing towns in the Nepal and it is the busiest town in Banke district and there are number of commercial and residential sectors established in the city and there are few industries also established in the city. Town follows rich culture and tradition and populace of this region follow Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and the Christianity and live in harmony.

Nepalgunj is surrounded by Manikapur, Sonapur, Udarapur, Rapai Diha, Maniapokhar, Bahaganj Nanpara and Kohalpur and it is located at the distance of 510 Kms from capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. Zip code of Nepalgunj is 21900 and coordinates are 28.0500° N, 81.6167° E.

Tourism in Nepalgunj:

Nepalgunj is famed for its tradition and there are number of temples, lakes and rivers situated in the city and as it is closer to the border of India, devotees also visit Nepalgunj from Uttar Pradesh. From Nepalgunj, tourists can view the Himalayan peaks and there are few valleys located few kms away from the city.

Places to visit in Nepalgunj:

Bageshwari Temple

This is one of the famed Hindu temples in the city and temple is devoted to Lord Bageshwori and this temple is home for various other temples. Bageshwory temple is visited by hundreds of tourists from various places throughout the year.

Banke National Park

This national park is situated close to Nepalgunj and was founded in the year 2010 covers an area of 550 Sq Kms and home of various flora and fauna visited by local tourists.

Ghaghara River

This is one of the famed rivers in Nepal and this river flows through Himalayas and connects to Sarda River in India. Ghaghara River is the largest river in Nepal.

Other Place to Visit in Nepalgunj:

• Muslim Bazaar
• Water Park
• Christian Mission
• Rapti River
• Banke National Park
• Surkhet

Best time to Visit Nepalgunj:

Nepalgunj is hot and humid during summers and winter is normally pleasant and devotees visit the temple throughout the year and best time to visit Nepalgunj is during the months of October to March.

How to Reach Nepalgunj?

By Air:

Nepalgunj is served by Nepalgunj Airport located at the distance of 8 Kms from the city and this airport has connectivity to Kathmandu, Bajhang, Bajura, Chaurjhari, Dolpa, Jumla, Rukumkot, Simikot, and Talcha and Kathmandu is the major airport in Nepal located 520 Kms away from Nepalgunj.

By Road:

Nepalgunj is situated at the border of India and transportation is available from Nepal and India as well and the nearest railway station is Rupaidiha Railway Station situated at the distance of 6 Kms from town and there are various buses, mini buses, taxis and cars to get in and around the city.

Where to Stay in Nepalgunj?

Nepalgunj is one of the tourist destinations in Nepal situated in the western part of Nepal and there are few hotels situated in the town and other hotels are located at the border of India and these hotels provide good quality facilities to tourists and cost from $ 7 to $ 20 and above per night. Some of the major hotels in Nepalgunj are listed below:

• Hotel Siddhartha
• Nature Safari Lodge
• Pahuna Niwas Hotel
• Ginger Hotel
• Hotel Aroma
• Hotel Batika
• Hotel Muskan
• Hotel Harsh Regency
• Roop Hotel
• Hotel Shehran Continental
• Hotel Novelty
• Sravasti Hotel

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