Introducing Nepalganj
Few travellers use the border crossing at Nepalganj (Nepalgunj), even though the Indian city of Lucknow is just four hours away by bus. Nepalganj is a fairly typical Nepali border town - mobbed by traders and full of cheap hotels and contraband goods - but the border crossing is hassle free and there are good bus and air connections on to other parts of Nepal.
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If you find yourself spending time in Nepalganj, take a stroll through the old bazaar. Shop windows are crammed with smuggled goods and there are half a dozen small temples strung out along the main road through the bazaar. Probably the most interesting is the garish Bageshwari Mandir, devoted to Kali. Nearby is a large pond with a pavilioncontaining a gaudy statue of Mahadev (Shiva).
As the main administrative centre for the region, Nepalganj is a popular target for rebel attacks. The centre of town is heavily fortified and it's wise to check the security situation before attempting to cross the border here.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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