Birgunj

Birgunj is a sub-metropolitan municipality and a border town in southern Nepal. It lies 190 km west of the capital Kathmandu. It is the biggest city of Narayani zone and headquater of Parsa district. Situated about 3 Km from the Indian northern border Raxaul, Birgunj is a main entry point to Nepal from India through Patna and Calcutta. Thus, it is also known as the gateway to Nepal. The town has significant economic importance for Nepal as a large part of goods enter Nepal through Birganj via Raxaul on the Indian side and it is a major business centre of Nepal, especially for trade with India.

With many multi lingual and multi ethnic groups the population of Birgunj is about three hundred thousand (300,000). There are several languages spoken in the town including Bhojpuri, Nepali, Maithili, Newari, Marwari and Hindi.

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, businessmen 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 of Nepal!

Birgunj has a railway to Raxaul, so it is connected to many cities in India. It is also connected to Kathmandu by several air flights a day. Air flight from Kathmandu is Simara about 20 minutes. Birgunj is also well connected by road to all cities in Nepal, and the city offers many choices in luxurious to economic accommodations for travelers.

Birgunj Related Websites

- Birgunj Chamber of Commerce – Business and Relevant on the region
- Rotary Club of Birgunj – Information on the Club