Rupandehi District, located in Lumbini Province, is one of Nepal's seventy-seven districts, covering 1,360 square kilometres (530 sq mi). Bhairahawa is the district headquarters. Rupandehi has an estimated population of 880,196 people, according to the 2011 national census.
Please go through our list of places to visit in Rupandehi.
Introduction to Rupandehi
Rupandehi is named after Rupadevi, King Suddhodana's queen. The birthplace of Buddha, Lumbini, is located in the Rupandehi district. Rupandehi district also has Devdaha, the birthplace of Mayadevi (the Buddha's mother).
How can you reach Rupandehi District?
Rupandehi is connected to the rest of the country via the Siddhartha Highway and the Mahendra Highway. Rupandehi is connected to the rest of the country by Gautam Buddha Airport. Lumbini has only one airport.
It is now undergoing renovations to become an international airport. On January 15, the late Prime Minister Sushil Koirala lay the foundation stone for the airport. With a budget of Rs 6.22 billion, it is anticipated to be finished by 2018. China's North-West Civil Aviation Airport Construction Company is in charge of the airport's construction.
The West Nepal Bus Entrepreneurs' Association, founded in 2026 B.S. with the sanction of the District Administration Office, is the most crucial supplier of transportation services in Rupandehi and throughout Nepal.
Places to Visit in Rupandehi
There are several places to visit in Rupandehi. They are:
- Praketeshwar Mahadev
- Prashant Home
- Nawa Durga Bhawani Mandir
- Siddha Baba Mandir
- Satiya Devi Mandir and Satiya Mai Mandir
- Parroha Bol Bam Dham
- Manimukunda Sen Park
- Chappiya Fish Village Resort
- Pardasani Mela
- Shankar Nagar Ban Bihar and Research Center
- Marchwari Devi Temple
Praketeshwar Mahadev
Lumbini Road is close to Praketeshwar Mandir. There is a sizeable packed fair in the months of Shrawan (late July and early August), which is highly popular with residents and tourists from the surrounding areas.
Prashant Home
Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha, whose teachings were the foundation of Buddhism. In 1997, UNESCO classified it as a World Heritage Site. Lumbini attracts tens of thousands of Buddhist monks, pilgrims, and visitors each year.
Sacred sanctuary: Lumbini's divine aura
The continuing transformation of Gautam Buddha Airport into an international airport is intended to boost tourist numbers. President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakshe is one of Lumbini's high-profile visitors.
Nawa Durga Bhawani Mandir
It is located in Murgiya's Sainamaina-3. Throughout the year, many people come to worship Goddess Durga. Many poojas are performed on time. It is fixed regularly by the folks who contributed to its creation.
Siddha Baba Mandir
This Shiva temple is located on the boundary between Palpa and Rupandehi. Shiva is said to fulfil the wishes of the worshippers who come to the temple.
Two Siddha Baba Mandirs are located next to each other. One is in Rupandehi, while the other is in Palpa. Nonetheless, both Mandirs are recognized as equally important pilgrimages.
Satiya Devi Mandir and Satiya Mai Mandir
In Rupandehi, there is a temple dedicated to Devi Satiya in Patkhauli VDC, near Rohini Khola. The devotees who attend the shrine believe that Devi Satiya satisfies their requests.
A real Maya Devi Mandir and a modified temple are located next to each other. One is in Rupandehi, while the other is in Palpa. Nonetheless, both Mandirs are recognized as equally important pilgrimages.
This temple was once located in the centre of the Rohini Khola, but the river now flows west of Satiya Devi Temple and Satiya Bagaicha.
Parroha Bol Bam Dham
It is Nepal's first and oldest Bol Bam Dham (pilgrimage and festival). The expedition is devoted to Shiva and is held in the municipality of Sainamaina. Thousands of Shiva devotees go from all over the country and neighbouring Indian states to worship the Shivalinga inside the Bol Bam Dham.
During the Bol Bam, the most significant influx of pilgrims happens. Bol Bam is an annual pilgrimage to Shraavana dedicated to Shiva, during which worshippers trek barefooted and dressed in saffron robes on their way to the Dham.
Manimukunda Sen Park
Manimukunda Sen Park, which was once King Manimukunda Sen's winter residence, is another prominent attraction in Rupandehi. The palace is no longer in good condition, but the ruins and antiquities of the once-grand structure may still be found.
It is located in Butwal City and is well-known for its picnic areas, zoo, and gardens inside the park. The park's flora and views of the Rupandehi, Palpa, and Kapilvastu districts are very appealing.
Chappiya Fish Village Resort
Chappiya Fish Village Resort has become a popular tourist destination in Siyari Municipality, with visitors coming from all around the region. It offers a variety of fish species and delectable cuisines, as well as boating and fishing. It is located around 12 kilometres west of Bhairahawa in Siyari Gaupalika.
Pardasani Mela
It is one of the most popular melas in Butwal, conducted once a year. It has something to do with business.
Shankar Nagar Ban Bihar and Research Center
In Tilottama Municipality, Shankar Nagar Ban Bihar and Research Centre, often known as Ban Batika by locals, is a popular tourist destination. The Shankarnagar Community Forest is home to the Shankarnagar Community Forest. Picnic areas, a zoo, and a garden are all popular attractions.
Marchwari Devi Temple
Marchwari Devi Temple is located in Rupandehi's Bogadi VDC. Among the 24 prior VDC, it is a historical temple. Marchwar is the name given to the region surrounding this temple (today 18 VDCs). Locals and visitors from Uttar Pradesh, India, come to celebrate births, engagements, and marriage ceremonies on special occasions.
