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Birgunj

Metropolitan City in Madhesh Province, Nepal

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Overview

Birgunj is a city in Parsa district, Nepal.

Sights and activities

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Parsa Wildlife Reserve
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Once a hunting ground for the royalty, Parsa Wildlife Reserve is now a protected area and national park. Many animal species can be spotted including gaurs, leopards, elephants, sambar chital and a variety of birds.
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Ghadiarwa Pokhari
See
A pretty lake and garden though the water sometimes turns a murky brown. A popular place to hang out among the Nepalese youth.
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Birgunj Clocktower
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Central landmark.
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Maisthan Mandir
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One of many Hindu temples in the city, this one some 200 years old.
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Magic Bells
Fast food and Indian. They makes a delicious black forest cake. The staff are accommodating towards dietary and allergy restrictions.
Address
Geeta Mandir Rd
Phone
+977 51-520888
Website
facebook.com

Sleep7 places

Hotel SurajNPR 2000-5000, plus 13% VAT Tax
One of the more upmarket hotels in town.
Price
NPR 2000-5000, plus 13% VAT Tax
Check-out
Noon checkout
Address
Main Road, Adarshnagar, Birgunj
Directions
Opposite the Ncell store on the main road of town
Phone
+977 51 522859, +977 51 522200, +977 51 522800
County Inn HotelNPR 800 for a double
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and on the first floor! Turns off about midnight.
Price
NPR 800 for a double
Directions
Go 200m south along the main rd from Hotel Suraj, until you reach another hotel on the corner, then go down that side street 20m and it'll be a big building on your left. Ask around, it's quite well known.
Hotel Pujan
Has a restaurant attached that any one can go to (NPR 200-500).
Address
Adarsh Nagar
Directions
Across the road from Country Inn Hotel
Phone
+977 51 533600, +977 51 528100, +977 51 524500
Hotel Makalu$50 and up
Price
$50 and up
Address
Alakhiya Math
Directions
South of Ghantaghar on the main road
Phone
+977 51 523054
Hotel Shah Paradise$5 and up
Budget Hotel
Price
$5 and up
Address
New Bus Park
Phone
+977 51 527469

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Hotel Vishwa$50 and up
Price
$50 and up
Address
New Bus Park, Vishwa
Directions
North of New Bus Park, on the east from the bye pass Road
Phone
+977 51 527777
Hotel Ichchha$50 and up
It's on the outskirts of Birgunj, the place is called Jeetpur Simara.
Price
$50 and up
Address
Main Road Jeetpur Simara
Phone
+977 53 520591

Getting there and around

Getting there

Flights to the city are available from Kathmandu to an airport city called Jeetpur-Simara from where it takes around 30 minutes to reach Birgunj.

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UnderstandThe city is located on the borders with the Indian state of Bihar, and is a major point of entry for goods coming from India and also the port of Kolkata.

Get inFlights to the city are available from Kathmandu to an airport city called Jeetpur-Simara from where it takes around 30 minutes to reach Birgunj.

SeeThough it is not a tourist hot spot, you can see Lord Buddha stupa on a tiny hillock called Vishwa. Apart from this, Gadhi Mai is a well known Hindu Goddess temple which holds a mighty fair every five years.

EatThere are a few restaurants in Birgunj that are not part of any hotels. Example : Shri Riddhi Siddhi, Anmol Sweets, Kanchha Sweets, Mangalam Sweets, Paratha House, Biriyani House, Hukka Bar, etc.

DrinkThere are many takeaway alcohol stores on side streets, a block either side off the main road. Otherwise hotel restaurants serve alcohol.

SleepMost hotels are located on, or a few meters off, the main road.

ConnectIf you're looking for a local Ncell SIM card, Birgunj has an official Ncell store halfway up the main road on the right from the border as you walk towards the large tower in the middle of the road.

Sources and licences

Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Birgunj" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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