Town or village
Parasi Bazaar
The headquarters town of Parasi district, a Terai market town and the base for Ramgram Stupa.
Chitwan & Teraiबर्दघाट
Bardaghat
A growing highway town in Parasi on the East-West Highway, a stopping point between Narayangarh and Butwal.
- Altitude
- -*
- Best months
- Oct-Mar
- Type
- Town or village
- District
- Parasi, Lumbini
- Permit
- None needed
Why go
Bardaghat is a municipality and market town on the East-West (Mahendra) Highway in Parasi district, between Narayangarh in the east and Butwal in the west. Buses on this busy corridor stop here, and the town has grown into a commercial centre for the surrounding villages, with shops, banks, schools and small eateries along the highway.
It is not a sightseeing destination in itself, but it is a practical place to break the long road journey through the western Terai, and a point from which local roads lead south towards Parasi bazaar and Ramgram Stupa. The country around is flat farmland with views north to the forested Chure (Siwalik) hills on clear days.
Travellers on the Buddhist circuit sometimes pass through Bardaghat when travelling between Chitwan and Lumbini, and it can serve as an overnight stop if a journey runs late.
History and culture
Like many towns along the East-West Highway, Bardaghat grew quickly after the road was built in the second half of the 20th century, as settlers from the hills moved down to the Terai and trade shifted to the new highway. It was part of the old Nawalparasi district until the 2015 constitution divided that district, and it is now in Parasi district of Lumbini Province.
The name of the town also appears in the formal names used when Nawalparasi was split, which referred to the areas east and west of Bardaghat and Susta. The population today is a mix of hill-origin, Tharu and Madhesi communities, and the town celebrates Dashain, Tihar, Chhath and Maghi.
Things to do in Bardaghat
Break the journey
Stop for a meal or a night when travelling between Chitwan and Lumbini.
Day trip to Ramgram
Travel south by local road to Parasi bazaar and Ramgram Stupa.
Weather and the best time to visit Bardaghat
Weather in Bardaghat
Conditions change fast in the mountains.
Weather data: MET Norway, licensed CC BY 4.0. A forecast, not a guarantee.
Best time to visit
Oct-Mar
- Good month: Jan
- Good month: Feb
- Good month: Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Good month: Oct
- Good month: Nov
- Good month: Dec
- Autumn (Sep-Nov)
- October and November are dry and pleasant after the monsoon, with clear skies and festival season.
- Winter (Dec-Feb)
- December to February has mild sunny days, but dense morning fog is common on the plains and nights are cool.
- Spring (Mar-May)
- March is warm and comfortable; from April the heat builds quickly towards the pre-monsoon peak.
- Monsoon (Jun-Aug)
- June to September brings heavy rain, humid heat and occasional flooding on rivers and low roads.
Where to stay
HotelsGuesthouses
Simple highway hotels and lodges; Butwal and Narayangarh have wider choice.
No partner stays are listed here yet. List a property.
Getting there
Bardaghat is on the East-West Highway, served by long-distance and local buses between Narayangarh and Butwal.
Nearest hub: Butwal
- roadButwal to Bardaghat by bus along the East-West Highway, typically under 2 hours.
- roadNarayangarh to Bardaghat by bus along the East-West Highway, typically a few hours depending on traffic.
- roadLocal buses and jeeps run south from the highway area to Parasi bazaar.
Permits and fees
None needed
No permit is needed for Bardaghat.
Verify before travel: permit rules and fees change. Checked 2026-10-08 against Bardaghat, Wikipedia.
Risks and conditions
Seasonal risks around Bardaghat
What this place is typically exposed to, and when. These are seasonal patterns, not a report on conditions now.
Heatmoderate in a typical yearApr-Jun
April to June is hot on the Terai plains, often well above 35 C by midday; sightseeing is easiest early and late in the day.
Floodingmoderate in a typical yearJul-Sep
Monsoon floods on Terai rivers occasionally damage bridges and disrupt traffic on sections of the East-West Highway in July to September.
Check current conditions before you travel
Roads, trails, passes and flights change with the weather and with roadworks, and nothing on this page describes conditions today. Before you set off, check the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology for weather and flood warnings, the Nepal Disaster Risk Reduction Portal for incidents, and the local authority, police or your licensed operator for road, trail and flight status.
Practical tips
- Highway traffic is heavy; take care crossing the road.
- Banks and ATMs are available in town.
- Buses fill up around festivals such as Dashain and Tihar; travel early.
Questions about Bardaghat
Is Bardaghat worth visiting?
It is mainly a convenient stop on the highway and a gateway to Parasi and Ramgram, rather than a sightseeing destination.
Where is Bardaghat?
On the East-West Highway in Parasi district, between Narayangarh and Butwal.
Can I stay overnight in Bardaghat?
Yes, there are simple hotels and lodges along the highway.
Nearby
Temple, monastery or heritage site · 100 m
Ramgram Stupa
A grassy, unexcavated brick mound near Parasi, revered as a stupa holding a share of the Buddha's relics.
Town or village
Butwal
A busy city where the Terai meets the hills, at the mouth of the Tinau gorge and the start of the Siddhartha Highway.
Temple, monastery or heritage site
Devdaha
The ancient Koliya capital east of Butwal, remembered as the maternal home of the Buddha.
Editorial draft: facts are being checked against the sources below. Last checked 2026-10-08. Sources: Bardaghat, Wikipedia, Parasi District, Wikipedia, Mahendra Highway, Wikipedia