Jankari Nepal – Tourist destinations in Bharatpur, What are the characteristics?
Bharatpur, listed in the World Heritage Sites, is a top tourist destination in Nepal, surrounded by the Chitwan National Park and the Narayani and Rapti rivers. The Bharatpur Metropolitan City is rich in various assets. T
ourists visit Bharatpur to explore its tourist areas, identify its possibilities, and experience the transformed Bharatpur directly. Bharatpur’s main attractions lie under its cultural diversity, geographical variety, natural conditions, and landscapes.
Places to Visit in Bharatpur, Chitwan
1. Meghauli
Chitwan National Park and the beautiful tourist city of Meghauli, surrounded by two major rivers, Rapti and Narayani, are the primary hubs for jungle safari in Nepal. Tiger Tops Jungle Lodge serves as the gateway to this adventure, initiating jungle safaris. Meghauli, situated 25 kilometers west from Bharatpur Chitrasen Municipality to Ward No. 27, holds significant importance in the development of eco-tourism. With four community forests, rare sightings of tigers, rhinoceroses, and deer, along with the construction of a rhino park, an animal rescue center, Tharu cultural museum, Pyara Jungle Camp, mountain and indigenous cultural experiences, and attractions like elephant rides, canoeing, machan stays, bird watching, and jeep safaris make it a major tourist destination.
Meghauli, renowned worldwide as the first location for elephant polo, offers easy accessibility through air, land, and water routes. Nearby attractions include Chitwan National Park, Golaghat, and Bhojbaba. Situated at an altitude ranging from sea level to 225 meters, Meghauli provides comfortable accommodations from homestays to well-equipped hotels.
2. Patihani
In Kamalpokhari, located in Bharatpur Metro Ward No. 22 along the Bharatpur-Kasara road, various enchanting species of lotus flowers provide tourists with abundant joy. Attractions such as the Gohi Breeding Center, Vikram Baba, Nikunj, and community forests are nearby. The establishment of well-equipped hotels in this area allows both domestic and international tourists to experience natural and cultural delights. An umbrella tower constructed in the tourism area, listed as the 100th destination by the Government of Nepal, adds further allure to the region. The construction of the umbrella street includes approximately 450 fiber umbrellas, and tourists can enjoy a 120-meter walk from the shade area. With viewpoints, selfie gates, restaurants, restrooms, parking, accommodations, and other services available, tourists experience delightful moments in the natural environment of this destination.
3. Devghat dham
Devghat Dham, situated 6 kilometers north of Bharatpur, at the confluence of Trishuli and Kaligandaki rivers, is a sacred place famous for its religious significance. Located at an elevation ranging from 200 meters to 575 meters above sea level, Devghat is considered an excellent area for peace and spiritual upliftment. In the direction of Chitwan and Tanahu districts, there are various religious sites such as the Gaushala Ashram, Chakreshwar Shila, Sita Cave, Vashisht Cave, Harihar Temple, Mahesh Sannyas Ashram, Ram Temple, Yagyashala, Kathstupa, Siddhi Ganesh, Gopidham, Suryakund, and Pashupatinath. Esteemed personalities like Vashishta Rishi, King Mani Mukund Sen, Pratap Shah, Lekhnath Paudyal, and Siddha Galeshwar Baba are believed to have attained enlightenment through meditation in this holy land, as mentioned in the Himalaya Mahatmya and Mahadev Shankar’s association with his companions in this region.
4. Gyaneshwar Block
Gyanaeshwar Block, located about 10 kilometers west of Bharatpur, encompasses four community forests – Gyanaeshwar , Seti Devi, Majhuwa, and Siddhiganesh. Situated by the banks of the Narayani River, this picturesque area provides tourists with clean and serene surroundings for entertainment. With activities like rafting, jungle walks, jeep drives, machan stays, picnic spots, and visits to the wildlife rescue center, where various species of protected animals like deer, monkeys, bears, wild boars, ostriches, and pythons, along with a small aviary showcasing local culture, are the main attractions. This area, also developing as an open aviary, offers rare opportunities to observe various species of wild animals like the one-horned rhinoceros, deer, peacocks, vultures, etc. Close to this, at the pilgrimage site of Shivaghat, stands the Shiv Temple established by King Mukund Sen of Palpa, where temples dedicated to Pashupatinath, Mahadev, and Sita-Ram are also present. Special celebrations, especially during Mahashivaratri, attract devotees to this place.
5. Twenty thousand lakes (Bish Hajari Taal)
Located 9 kilometers northeast from Bharatpur Chaubisakothi, Bis Hazar Tal (Twenty Thousand Ponds) was constructed due to the canal brought from Eastern Chitwan. Named after the numerous ponds created from the dam, most of which are more than twenty thousand feet deep, Bis Hazar Tal is listed as a World Ramsar Site, rich in biodiversity.
Jeep safaris from Sauraha’s Tikauli Community Forest or elephant rides through the Verandah Forest, observing rare wildlife such as elephants, endangered species, tigers, rhinoceroses, deer, monkeys, and various bird species make Bis Hazar Tal area a familiar tourist destination. The Bis Hazar Tal area, lying within the wildlife corridor in Barandabhar, is renowned for its vast species of trees. Various shaped ponds like Charbhai Tal, Betghari Tal, diverse species of flora and fauna, butterflies, crocodiles, and diverse wildlife are attractions here.
With tourist facilities such as resting places, towers, drinking water, restrooms, and information centers being built, tourists can explore a lakeside circuit from Seventeen Thousand Tal to Twenty Thousand Tal, Ratamate Tal, Eighteen Thousand Tal, Mayur Tal, Kingfisher Tal, South Kali Tal, Laxmi Tal, and up to Batuli Pokhari. Activities such as jungle walks, boating, jeep safaris, village tours, and cultural observations are available.
6. Narayani Beach Area
From Narayani Bridge to Gaurishankar Temple, the religious sites, Jor Kusum, Narayani River, and the marine sports held in Baluwa, along with Dialo Bangala and festival venues, are additional attractions here. The proposed Narayani Midway Model, including a water park by the Bhatatpuir metropolitan city, offers abundant entertainment to enthusiastic tourists. The suspension bridge constructed near the Bharatpur Metropolitan City Ward No. 3 office, the island, picnic spots, wildlife observation of various species including rhinoceroses, deer, and various birds, boating are the main attractions here. With easy access from Kathmandu-Pokhara by air, Muglin or Trivenidham by waterway, and roadways, Bharatpur and Narayangadh bazaars provide ample comfortable hotels for accommodation to tourists visiting this area.
7. Chowkidanda \ Kavilasgarhi
From Narayangadh Bazaar of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, around 18 kilometers east, at Bhorle, after approximately half an hour of uphill walk, one can reach Chaunkidanda, situated at an altitude of around 1,100 meters above sea level. Additionally, one can also reach Chaunkidanda via the middle of the Padmarga, which is about 6 kilometers from this route. This metropolitan city consists of 29 wards. Bharatpur Metropolitan City’s 29 wards are places where Laliguras, Sunakhari, and Sunagabha bloom. The metropolitan city is developing Chaunkidanda as a hill station. Chaunkidanda has been developed as a place to observe panoramic views of the majestic Himalayan ranges, the winding Narayani River, and the vast expanse of the Samathal plains. From this year onwards, adventurous sports like paragliding have also been initiated in Chaunkidanda. This adventurous sport has also contributed to increasing tourism activities in this area. Kabilasgadhi, an ancient historical site of Bharatpur Metropolitan City, is located 25 kilometers west from Chaunkidanda. The Bharatpur Bazaar area can be observed as a scenic place from Kabilasgadhi. This place is famous for the Gurung ethnic group’s traditional dance, Naach, and the Lop Unmukh Chepang settlement, where one can also observe the Chepang culture.
Similarly, along with major tourist destinations, Bharatpur Metropolitan City has other attractions such as Jagatpur, Rhinoceros Sanctuary, Batuli Pokhari, Kasara, Golaghat, and Bageshwari. Likewise, the metropolitan city includes Ganeshdham of Bharatpur 11, B.P. Shanti Nagar Forest, Ganzipur, Simari Town, Mahaboudha Stupa, Rhino Lake, Dhanagadi Temple, Chitwan Exhibition Center, Bakhana Multi-purpose Cooperative, Rani Pokhari, Prangarik Agricultural Production Cooperative, and the United Rapti River Community Forest Area.