Nepalgunj, the main transport hub for Mid-Western and Far-Western regions of the country, is one of the popular tourist destinations of Nepal. Tourists visiting this town can indulge in different things, ranging from sightseeing and activities to shopping and restaurants. Tours and excursions are also available, that help explore Nepalgunj as well as nearby places like Dolpa, Jumla region, Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash.
There are limited options available for tourists when it comes to sightseeing within Nepalgunj. They can visit places like B.P. Chowk, Indian Border Crossings, Gharbaritole and Belaspur. Besides, there are several tourist attractions located in the vicinity of this town, such as Bardia National Park, Banke National Park and Bageshowri Temple.
Tourists can also engage in several activities, ranging from trekking and bird watching to jungle safari. One of the most popular activities of Nepal is trekking which commences from Nepalgunj. The two main regions that are popular for trekking are Jumla region and the upper Dolpo. Those interested in bird watching can head towards places such as Bardia National Park and Badhaiya Tal.
Besides sightseeing and activities, tourists can also indulge in shopping at the numerous shopping destinations such as Tribhuvan Chowk, Birendra Chowk, Sadar Line and Ek-Laineeh. Tourists can also visit the many restaurants and cafés located within the region that serve authentic Nepalese dishes.
At these eating joints, tourists can taste popular Nepalese dishes like chicken sekuwa, lamb meatballs, lamb chwyela, chicken shrimp, aloo sandheko, vegetarian quantee and potato curry, to name a few. Several international cuisines, including Chinese and Indian, are also served in the region.
Tours and excursions are one of the best options available to travellers to explore this town and the nearby places such as Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. These tours are generally organised for 3 to 4 days.
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