Must- See Places of Butwal
Butwal is said to be the industrial, agricultural and commercial hub of Nepal. The swift flowing River Tinahu, the pleasant weather and natural scenic beauty makes Butwal, one of the popular tourist destinations of Kathmandu. Some of the prominent tourist attractions of Butwal that draws several tourer throughout the year are:
Siddhababa Temple- Representing the religious fervor of the local inhabitants, Siddhababa Temple attracts many devotees who are enthralled by the divine sanctity of the place. The revered religious shrine is situated at a distance of 1 kilometer from Butwal.
Birendra Park- Birendra Park is famous for its weekly market on Wednesday and Saturady. The market is flooded with household goods of daily use and art and craft items of the region. Surrounded by beautiful flowerbeds, the park draws several tourists as well as local population.
Nuwakot Hill Top- Situated in the north eastern side of Butwal, at a height of 890 meters, the Nuwakot Hill Top offer birds eye view of the surrounding areas of Lumbini, Terai region and Macchapuchhre mountain ranges.
Purano Butauli Bazaar- The Purano Butauli Bazaar houses many important places of tourist destinations that include Padma Chaitya Vihar, Ganesh Temple, Monastery and Narayan Mandir
Manimukunda Park- Manimukunda Park is famous for the Akhileshwor Mahadev Temple. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the sacred sanctorum of the temple is famous for hosting weddings.
Reaching Butwal
The tourists can reach Butwal by air or roadways. The tourists usually prefer to fly to Bhairahawa from Kathmandu and then cover a distance of 22 kilometer to reach Butwal by car. The public buses are also easily available from Bhairahawa.
One of the most prominent itineraries of Kathmandu tours, Butwal draws many tourists who are absolutely enchanted by the natural scenic beauty of the place.
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