Best Butwal Tourist Places | Places to visit in Butwal

Are you coming to Butwal and want to enjoy visiting the Butwal Tourist places, then you are all welcome in today post. If you are going to visit western Nepal, one of the places that you should not forget on your way is Butwal Sub-metropolitan City and its surrounding areas.

You all must be curious about the places to visit in the commercial center of Butwal. Yes, to satisfy your curiosity, I have prepared a list of must-see places here and tried to share it with you. I hope this list will be of great help to all of you.

Butwal Sub-metropolitan City is located in Rupandehi District of Lumbini Province of Nepal. Butwal itself is one of the most important cities. People from various surrounding districts come here for wholesale and retail, and various products produced there are brought here and sold.

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View of Butwal From Nuwakot Danda | Butwal Tourist Places | Image Wikimedia

The natural beauty near Butwal Bazaar has greatly enhanced its beauty.

What to do here | Butwal Tourist Places

  • Cultural and Events

The Butwal Food Festival is held every English New Year, and a business fair is also held there at the same time. Along with this, you can also come to participate in various programs and cultural events.

  • Historical Tours

Jitgadhi Fort and Butwal furbari ( Manimukunda Sen Park ) are among the ancient heritage sites here.

  • Photography

You can easily capture the good things here on your camera while enjoying nature along with the parks and heritage sites.

  • Cycling and Hiking

The closest hiking spot from Butwal is Nuwakot Dada. This place under Tinau Rural Municipality of Palpa district. Nuwakot Dada is one of the important places in the success of the war with the British. Basantapur Dada is also a good hiking area.

List of Butwal Tourist Places

Butwal fulbari or Manimukunda Sen Park is best tourist spot in Butwal. It is full of natural beauty along with picnics and animal parks. Coming here, you will feel happy for some time from the busy life of Butwal. It is one of the places that you should not miss when coming here.

Also Read :- Butwal Fulbari : Manimukunda Sen Park | A Visitor’s Guide

manimukunda sen park Butwal Fulbari
Front of Butwal Fulbari | Butwal Tourist Places | Image By : Manimukunda Sen Park
  • Siddha Baba Temple

Siddha Baba Temple is a religiously rich place. This temple is very important for those who have faith in Lord Shiva. There is a big fair like a crowd of pilgrims here on Shivaratri and there is a crowd here every Monday and Saturday.

Also Read :- Siddha Baba Temple: A Place of Peace and Devotion

Siddha Baba Temple
Siddha Baba Temple | Butwal Tourist Places
  • Muktinath Dham

Muktinath Dham Temple, located in Rupandehi district, is a temple built on the basis of the Mustang Temple for those who have difficulty reaching Mustang and who have faith in the Muktinath Temple. Muktinath Dham is a must-visit place for religious reasons.

  • Shankarnagar Ban Bihar & Research Center ( Banbatika Park )

Shankarnagar Ban Bihar and Research Center, also known as Ban Batika, is an eco-tourism destination. Ban Batika is an amusement park near Butwal. This place is under the Tilottama Municipality of Rupandehi. This place, which is close to Manab Basti, is very enjoyable. I think you should definitely come here once and enjoy it.

  • Hill Park

Hill Park, a very popular place for enjoying nature near Butwal, is where many people go for walks every morning and evening. There is also a zipline along with a children’s park.

  • Milan Park

Milan Park is a very beautiful park located just 7/8 kilometers from the new bus park in Butwal.

  • Global Peace Retreat Center ( Butwal Peace Park )

Peace Park is a park built on the initiative of Brahma Kumari Butwal, where you can feel the joy of visiting. Along with various religious activities, yoga is also practiced here.

  • Ramapithecus Park

Located on the banks of the Tinau River, this Ramapithecus Park has a peaceful and beautiful environment. The Ramapithecus Park is located on the way from Butwal Bazaar to Siddha Baba Temple.

  • Devdaha Pakari Tree

The Pakari Tree is a huge, historic and sacred site located in Devdaha, Rupandehi district. It is considered one of the largest trees in Nepal and Asia, with a circumference of 82 feet and a spread of 500 feet.

  • Lumbini Cable Car

To reach the Kamakhya Temple, the center of our faith, in Basantapur Dada, located under Tinau Rural Municipality of Palpa district, we can reach it through the Lumbini Cable Car built by Butwal Hills. Along with the Kamakhya Devi Temple, the center of faith, Lumbini Cable Car is one of the places to visit from Butwal to enjoy various natural beauties and escape the heat.

  • Siddartha Cable Car

One of the important places to visit from Butwal is Nuwakot in Palpa district, which is connected to the Siddhartha Cable Car. From here, you can see almost the entire Butwal.

  • Butwal City View Point

If you want to see what Butwal is like, there are 2 options for this, one from Nuwakot Dada in Palpa district and the other from Butwal View Point on the road to Nuwakot. If you are going to Nuwakot Dada, you can also go by Siddhartha Cable Car, while Butwal View Point can be easily reached by car or bike.

Faqs about Butwal Tourist places

Where is Butwal located?

Butwal is a major city in Butwal, located in Lumbini Province in western Nepal. It serves as a gateway to many popular tourist destinations, including Lumbini.

How can I reach Butwal?

By Air: Nearest airport is Gautam Buddha International Airport (about 25 km away)
By Road: Well connected via the Siddhartha Highway
By Bus: Regular buses from Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan

What is the best time to visit Butwal?

The best time to visit is:
October to March – Pleasant weather
Spring (March–May) – Great for sightseeing and greenery

Is Butwal good for photography?

Absolutely! Hill Park, Tinau River, and nearby hills offer great photography spots, especially during sunrise and sunset.

Final Thoughts about Butwal Tourist Places

You must have read all the information above. I have prepared this post by researching through Google search and various places on my own. The places I have listed here are places that make you feel happy when you visit. Here you can enjoy the nature as well as the environment. Lumbini, the source of world peace, is located just 45 kilometers from Butwal. If you are visiting Lumbini and want to come here, you can also come here.

If you planning explore Butwal Tourist Places and looking for a vehicle to travel from Butwal to Lumbini and from here to various places including Palpa, you can contact me.

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