Sandhikharka

Sandhikharka is the district headquarters of Arghakhanchi District, in the hills of Lumbini Province, sitting in a valley between the Argha and Khanchi hills (from which the district's name derives). The municipality was formed in 2014 by merging the Sandhikharka, Wangla, Narapani, Khanchikot, Kimadada, Argha, and Dibharna village development committees. Arghakhanchi District covers about 1,193 km², bordered by Palpa to the east, Gulmi to the north, Kapilvastu to the south, and Pyuthan to the west. Sandhikharka serves as an administrative and market centre for the surrounding rural area.

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

By Plane

The nearest airport is at Butwal or Siddharthanagar (Bhairahawa).

By Train

No railway serves the district.

By Car / Road

Sandhikharka is reached by a winding hill road north of Butwal. Buses from Butwal connect.

Walkable town centre.

• Arghakhanchi Bazaar – Small hill market.
• Hill views – Surrounding hills and valleys.

Explore the Arghakhanchi countryside.

Tea shops. Bottled water recommended.

Local produce.

• Butwal (50 km south) – Commercial hub.
• Tamghas (40 km north) – Gulmi district headquarters.
• Tansen (55 km east) – Historic hill station.
• Pokhara (120 km north-east).