Province No. 5, one of the seven provinces of Nepal, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, covers hills and terai region of Nepal with 12 districts. With an area of 22,288 km2, and Butwal as the capital city, Province No. 5 borders Gandaki Province, and Karnali Province to the north, Sudurparshim Province to the west, and India to the South.

Just 267 km away from Kathmandu via Prithvi Highway, Butwal, with wide roads, provides outstanding logistics, transportation services, and unique cuisines. Famous for Industries and trade, Province No. 5’s star attraction is Lumbini – the origin of the Buddhism religion. You can take a bus from Kathmandu, or even take a flight from Kathmandu to Bhairahwa, take public transport to reach Lumbini. Maya Devi Temple is the must-visit site of Lumbini.

Another historical and must-visit destination of Province No. 5 is the Rani Mahal – the Taj Mahal of Nepal that lies in the banks of Kali Gandaki River in Palpa District. If you are a wildlife enthusiast or interested in hunting individual animals, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve – the only hunting reserve of Nepal lies in the Dhaulagiri region of Rukum, Myagdi, and Rukum Districts, where you can hunt specific animal species with the appropriate license.

Bardia National Park, the largest national park of Nepal that is home to One-horned Rhino, Bengal Tiger, and other endangered and rare species, also lie in Province No. 5. Less crowded, peaceful, virgin trail and suspense in every step are the specialties of Bardiya National Park.

Ghorahi of Dang District is the largest city, and Tansen of Palpa District is the most beautiful city of Province No. 5. With countless historical monuments, shrines, hiking destinations, and trading centers, Province No. 5 is a mixture of everything a tourist is looking for.

Near from the country’s capital, Province No. 5 is safe, sound, and perfect for international tourists. With outstanding accommodations and clean public places, Province No. 5 is full of mystery and positive vibes. Tharu and Awadi are the indigenous people of this region, with numerous ethnic groups of people living in peace and harmony, always there to greet you with a wide smile on their faces.

GETTING AROUND IN PROVINCE5

Province No. 5, one of the popular hubs of transportation, trading, and tourism, is the home to Lumbini – the birthplace of Gautam Buddha, Rani Mahal – the Taj Mahal of Nepal, Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve – the only hunting reserve of Nepal, Bardia National Park – the largest National Park of Nepal, and popular trading cities like Butwal – the capital, Nepalgunj, and Ghorahi – the largest city.

With outstanding accommodation and eating places, the Province is accessible via airways and roadways. Ranja Airport or Nepalgunj Airport, the gateway to the western region, is one of the most popular airports with access to entire Western Nepal. Gautam Buddha International Airport will be under operation soon, opening more possibilities for International tourists.

Butwal – the capital of Province No. 5 is a junction to significant places like Lumbini, Palpa, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Nawalparasi, Chitwan, Bhairahwa, etc. The trekking destinations like Upper Dolpo, Shey Phoksundo, Jumla Region, and Shey Gompa, are accessible via Nepalgunj.

The Province is clean, safe, and sound for pilgrims, traders, explorers, wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and wanderers. Transportation services are fantastic, with all kinds of hotels ranging from average to 5-Stars are available here. The Province has a lot to offer in terms of touristic destinations, unique cuisines, and diverse cultures.