Butwal: Gateway of Western Nepal

Located in Rupandehi District, Lumbini Province, Butwal sits at the intersection of Mahendra (East-West) and Siddhartha Highways. Strategically positioned beside the Tinau River between the Chure Hills and Terai plains, it's a vital commercial and transit hub connecting Kathmandu, Pokhara, Tansen, and the Indian border at Sunauli.

Top Tourist Attractions

• Manimukunda Sen Park (Fulbari): 20-hectare historic park with ruins, boating, picnic areas, and children’s play zones.
• Butwal Hill Park: Lush hilltop park with trails, birdwatching, panoramic tower, Siddhi Ganesh Temple, and evening events.
• Jitgadhi Fort and War Museum: Anglo-Nepalese War fort with statue of Ujir Singh Thapa and a museum of Nepal's victories.
• Siddha Baba Temple: A Shiva shrine ~2km from city center. Devotees release pigeons upon fulfilled wishes.
• Banbatika Forest Resort: Zoo-like picnic area with towers, trails, and small wildlife like rabbits and deer.

Nearby Heritage Sites

Cultural & Economic Hub

Butwal blends hill and Terai cultures and is home to diverse communities including:

• Magar
• Gurung
• Brahmin
• Chhetri
• Newar
• Tharu
• Muslim

It is renowned for its excellence in education, with top national exam results and strong institutions in:

• Engineering
• Medicine
• Business
• Arts

Major Festivals Celebrated

• Maghe Sankranti
• Dashain
• Tihar
• Buddha Jayanti
• Chhath
• Holi

Connectivity & Infrastructure

• Connected via highways to Pokhara, Palpa, Tansen, and Indian border.
• Close access to Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa (~25km).
• Development projects include Butwal International Conference Centre (capacity ~10,000) aimed at MICE tourism.