This modern hotel, the best in Butwal, has a business feel but also a fun side, with a pool and karaoke bar. The rooms are nicely furnished, too.
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The Terai & Mahabharat Range
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
18.61 MILES
The spiritual heart of Lumbini, Maya Devi Temple marks the spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Siddhartha Gautama in around 563BC. In the adjoining…
17.05 MILES
Located outside the main compound, but easily accessible by bike, the impressive gleaming-white World Peace Pagoda, one of the world's greatest stupas,…
18.05 MILES
With strong touches of Angkor Wat, this colourful fantasy due for completion in 2018 is already one of the most fascinating temples in Lumbini. The temple…
17.83 MILES
Close to the north end of the pond, this stunning and imposing wat (Thai-style monastery) is built from gleaming white marble. The blue-roofed meditation…
Zhong Hua Chinese Buddhist Monastery
18.19 MILES
This elegant monastery is one of the most impressive structures at Lumbini. Reached through a gateway flanked by dogs of Fo, the elegant pagoda-style…
18.12 MILES
The Myanmar Golden Temple is one of the oldest structures in the compound. There are three prayer halls – the most impressive is topped by a corncob…
18.31 MILES
At the time of research, the government of South Korea was finishing up this massive temple. The interior is magnificent; you might find workers still…
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Nepal Vajrayana Mahavihara Temple
18.02 MILES
This beautiful Newari temple with central courtyard was nearing completion at time of research.
Nearby The Terai & Mahabharat Range attractions
13.64 MILES
At the southern end of Sitalpati is the striking red Tansen Durbar, which has been nicely restored after being razed during one of the Maoist insurgency’s…
13.72 MILES
The local governor used to ride out to greet his subjects on an elephant through this grand gateway south of Sitalpati.
13.73 MILES
The main square in Tansen is dominated by (and named after) a curious octagonal pavilion, used for public functions in the days when Tansen was ruled by…
13.74 MILES
At the bottom of Asan Tole (the steep road running east from Sitalpati), the Amar Narayan Mandir is a classic three-tiered, pagoda-style wooden temple…
16.86 MILES
The wetlands surrounding the World Peace Pagoda are protected as a crane sanctuary and you stand a good chance of seeing rare sarus cranes stalking…
17.05 MILES
Located outside the main compound, but easily accessible by bike, the impressive gleaming-white World Peace Pagoda, one of the world's greatest stupas,…
17.45 MILES
Tucked away at the northern end of the compound, this museum is devoted to the life of the Buddha, with a nice collection of artefacts and photos from…
8. Royal Thai Buddhist Monastery
17.83 MILES
Close to the north end of the pond, this stunning and imposing wat (Thai-style monastery) is built from gleaming white marble. The blue-roofed meditation…