Biratnagar

Kathmandu to Biratnagar
Tourists visiting Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, can take a Kathmandu to Biratnagar tour. Biratnagar is situated in the Tarai region. From Biratnagar Kosi Tuppa must be visited for watching the migratory birds. Baraha Chhetra is another tourist attraction in Biratnagar in Nepal.

Tourists can take bus from Kathmandu to reach Biratnagar town. It takes about 8 hours to reach by roadway. Flights from Kathmandu are also available which take just 40 minutes to reach Biratnagar.

Biratnagar is one of the largest cities in Nepal. People from various culture and religion have settled in this Tarai region of Nepal. This city is known as a commercial center in Nepal. Some industries have grown up around the city of Biratnagar. From Biratnagar, Dhankuta and Illam districts of Nepal can be reached which are known for the tea estates.

Travelers on a tour from Kathmandu to Biratnagar can also take out some time to visit the beautiful hill stations of Darjeeling and Gangtok in India.Biratnagar serves as a gateway to the hill stations of India. The hikers carry on their trekking to Kanchanjunga peak, another beauty of the Himalayan range from Biratnagar.
Tourist Attractions near Biratnagar
Kosi Tuppa is an attraction near Biratnagar. It takes only 2 hours to reach Kosi Tuppa from Biratnagar if you are traveling by a car. This place is located very near to the river Sapta Kosi. Migratory birds frequent this place. Bird watchers gather at Kosi Tuppa as they can observe different species of birds here. The Kosi barrage over river Kosi is another tourist spot near Biratnagar.

Baraha Chhetra is a Hindu pilgrimage located in Biratnagar. Rivers Sapta Kosh and Koka flow by this pilgrimage center. Devotees come to the confluence of the rivers for a dip in the holy water of the rivers. According to the Hindu mythologies, Hirayankashyapu was killed here. Tourists in Biratnagar can also visit the communal market held every week on Wednesday
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Biratnagr tourism
Biratnagar
Location: In the Tarai, near the Southeastern boarder with India
How to reach: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar for 40 minutes, or take a bus for about 8 hours.
Attraction: Baraha Cheetra, Kosi Tappu

Location: In the Tarai, near the Southeastern boarder with India
How to reach: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar for 40 minutes, or take a bus for about 8 hours.
Attraction: Baraha Cheetra, Kosi Tappu
Biratnagar
Location: In the Tarai, near the Southeastern boarder with India
How to reach: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar for 40 minutes, or take a bus for about 8 hours.
Attraction: Baraha Cheetra, Kosi Tappu


Biratnagar is Nepal's second biggest city that is located at the southeastern border to India. For years, this city in the Tarai region has been linked with cheap Chinese and Japanese electronics products. Lately, the city has turned itself as one of the largest commercial and industrial hub in Nepal. In a way, it is a transit point for all kinds of legal and illegal trades with India. The very few manufacturing industry that Nepal has, is located in an around Biratnagar. It also acts as a way for tourists to get entry in to Indian hill stations such as Gangtok and Darjeeling. From there, the mountaineers and hikers proceed for Kanchanjunga, the second highest Himalayan Peak. It is also a gateway to the Tea estates of Nepal that are confined in the districts of Illam and Dhankuta. Biratnagar has also evolved itself to become the melting pot for the various religions and cultures in the Tarai. The place is known for its vibrant culture activities.

Among the places worth visiting, Kosi Tuppa is your best bet. The place is just 2-hours drive from the heart of the city. This wetland is heaven for the birdwatchers and runs almost parallel to the Sapta Kosi River and attracts a lot of migratory birds. In fact, it is one of the best wetlands in Asia in terms of number of species of birds they attract. Close to this place is the Kosi barrage. This is the largest barrage in Nepal and a bone of contention with its neighbor, India. The spectacle of thundering Kosi, river finding its way to India, is breathtaking.

Baraha Chhetra is another must visit site in Biratnagar. This Hindu pilgrimage site is situated at the confluence of Koka and Sapta Kosh rivers. It will take a 20 minutes walk to reach to the temple site. The front pedestal of the temple gives a magnificent view of the riverside. The place is very popular among the locals for taking the holy dip. It is popularly believed that the devil Hirayankashyapu was slayed on this very spot. Apart from that, don't forget to visit the weekly haat (Communal Market) that is organized on Wednesday at the downtown Biratnagar.Biratnagar
Location: In the Tarai, near the Southeastern boarder with India
How to reach: Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar for 40 minutes, or take a bus for about 8 hours.
Attraction: Baraha Cheetra, Kosi Tappu