Birgunj City

Birgunj city is also called the heart of Nepal because all the goods which are needed can be found over here. Birgunj is situated about 3KM from the Indian northern border Raxual. It is a main entry point to Nepal from India for routes such as Calcutta and Patna. Birgunj is near to India so it is an important land for goods to Nepal. Birgunj is rich in industries and factories also. Different crops can be grown over here. Apart from a few tourists who actually go to Birgunj to see the city, the city is simply taken as a stop over place for travelers, businessman and pilgrims going to other destinations in Nepal. But spending a day or two at Birgunj is recommended, and is worth it, to discover another taste of terai. The population of Birgunj is about three thousand. Many multi lingual and multi ethnic groups can found in this city. There is hot climate so man wear Dhoti, Gangi and women wear sari. People here speak many languages such as Nepali, Maithali, Newari. Maximum people speak   Maithali language over here. Hindi language is also quite common here.

There are many sightseeing places including Shankar Acharya  Gate, Buddha Chaitya, famous Durga temple, beautiful Ghadiharwa Pokhari(pond), Clock Tower, City Hall, Goddess Gadi Mai Temple at Kalaiya town etc.. It is also connected to many cities of India. It is also connected to Kathmandu by several air flights a day. The airport is at Simara, about 20km from Birgunj. Birgunj is also well connected by road to all cities in Nepal, and the city offers offers choices in luxurious to economic accommodation for travelers. Birgunj is also one of the most important city of Nepal and it is very beautiful city.