Far West Nepal

Region

Nepal's least visited region, remote, poor and beautiful. Bardia National Park has tigers and rhinos with far fewer visitors than Chitwan, Rara is the country's largest lake, set among pine forest, and Dolpo and Humla are remote trekking areas bordering Tibet that need special permits.

Far West Nepal Bardiya National ParkKrishnasar (Blackbuck Conservation Area)Api (mountain)Shey Phoksundo National ParkShuklaphanta National ParkKhaptad national parkPhoksundo LakeSaipalSinja ValleyNepalgunjBirendranagarDhangadhiBardiya DistrictBhimdattaRara LakeBanke National ParkRara National ParkKalikot DistrictGhorahiGodawariThakurdwaraJumla

Far West Nepal essentials

Country: Nepal
Driest months: Oct-Dec
Pay in: Rupee (₨)
Language: Nepali
Emergency: 110

Where to Go in Far West Nepal#

City Nepalgunj NepalgunjCity in Lumbini Province, Nepal City Birendranagar BirendranagarCity in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal City Kalikot District Kalikot DistrictRemote hill district in Karnali Province, sparsely populated City Bhimdatta BhimdattaCity in Sudurpashchim Pradesh near the border City Dhangadhi DhangadhiCity in Nepal known for its temples History Sinja Valley Sinja ValleyMedieval Nepalese valley and ancient Khas kingdom site Nature Bardiya National Park Bardiya National ParkLowland reserve known for troupes of wild elephants Nature Rara Lake Rara LakeNepal's largest high-altitude lake in Rara National Park Nature Rara National Park Rara National ParkHigh-altitude Nepal park containing pristine Rara Lake Nature Krishnasar (Blackbuck Conservation Area) Krishnasar (Blackbuck Conservation Area)Small blackbuck reserve Nature Api (mountain) Api (mountain)Remote Himalayan peak in Nepal's far west Nature Shey Phoksundo National Park Shey Phoksundo National ParkHigh-altitude Nepali park with Phoksundo Lake

Regions & Cities#

Nepalgunj Explore Nepalgunj Nepalgunj serves as the lowland gateway to western Nepal: bustling border markets, flights north, and access to Bardia National Park for jeep safaris, Tharu villages and riverine birdlife along the Rapti. Birendranagar Explore Birendranagar Set in the Surkhet valley, Birendranagar functions as the hub for Karnali treks: bustling bazaars, river rafting on nearby tributaries and the start of mountain trails that take visitors into western Nepal’s remote communities. Dhangadhi Explore Dhangadhi Dhangadhi sits on Nepal’s Terai edge as a gateway to Far West Nepal - markets, Tharu cultural performances and flights or road links to Bardia National Park draw regional travelers. Bardiya District Explore Bardiya District Bardiya District draws wildlife-minded travelers to Bardiya National Park - jeep safaris, boat trips on the Karnali and Tharu-village visits to see tigers, one-horned rhinos, elephant corridors and evening drums beside river floodplains. Bhimdatta Explore Bhimdatta Bhimdatta sits in Nepal’s Terai near the Indian border; bustling bazaars, mango orchards and cross-border trade define the town. Rara Lake Explore Rara Lake Rara Lake sits in Nepal’s remote Mugu district within a national park; trekkers come for clear waters, pine forests, alpine meadows and isolated lodges on trail routes. Banke National Park Explore Banke National Park In Nepal’s Terai, Banke National Park protects subtropical forest and grassland habitat for tigers, elephants and deer; travelers come for jungle safaris, birdwatching and community‑run conservation lodges. Rara National Park Explore Rara National Park Remote protected area in Nepal’s Karnali region centered on Rara Lake, Nepal’s largest lake; attracts trekkers for high-altitude routes, lakeside camps, and alpine scenery.

Far West Nepal at a Glance#

Local Time
11:31 PM
GMT+5:45
Population
—

Best Things to Do in Far West Nepal#