Kohalpur

Kohalpur is a municipality in Banke District, located at the junction of the Mahendra Highway and the Ratna Highway leading to Surkhet and the mid-western hills. It is an important transit town and road junction.

The climate is humid subtropical with very hot summers (April–June), a monsoon (June–September), and mild winters (October–February). The best time to visit is October–March.

By Plane

Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) is 15 km south-west. Taxi from the airport costs Rs 500–800.

By Train

The nearest railway is Rupaidiha, India, 30 km south.

By Car / Road

Kohalpur is on the Mahendra Highway (NH-01), 15 km north-east of Nepalgunj. Buses from all major cities serve this junction.

Rickshaws and tempos.

• Kohalpur Bazaar – Small transit town.
• Ratna Highway – The road heading north to Surkhet.

Use as a transit hub.

• Kohalpur Hotel Restaurant – Nepali dishes.
• Highway eateries – Rs 150–300.

Tea shops. Bottled water recommended.

• Budget: Kohalpur Lodge – Rs 500–1000.
• Mid-range: Hotel Kohalpur – Rs 1000–2000.

Basic supplies.

• Nepalgunj (15 km south-west) – Western Terai hub.
• Surkhet (80 km north) – Mid-western headquarters.
• Banke National Park (20 km south).
• Bardiya National Park (50 km west).