Tulsipur

Tulsipur is a municipality in Dang District, located in the Deukhuri Valley of the Inner Terai. It is an important market and administrative centre for the surrounding agricultural region, with a growing population and developing infrastructure.

The climate is humid subtropical with 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 100 km south-west. Taxi from Nepalgunj costs Rs 3000–4000 (2 hours).

By Train

No railway.

By Car / Road

Tulsipur is on the Mahendra Highway (NH-01), 390 km west of Kathmandu (8–9 hours). Buses from Kathmandu and Nepalgunj serve the town.

Rickshaws and tempos. The town is walkable.

• Dang Valley views – Scenic rural landscape.
• Tulsipur Bazaar – Traditional market.
• Nearby temples – Several small shrines in the surrounding hills.

Explore the Deukhuri Valley. Visit the Chure foothills.

• Tulsipur Hotel Restaurant – Nepali dishes.
• Local dal bhat shops – Rs 150–300.

Tea shops. Bottled water recommended.

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

Local produce.

• Ghorahi (20 km south) – Larger city in Dang.
• Resunga (15 km north) – Pilgrimage hill station.
• Nepalgunj (100 km south-west).
• Salyan (50 km north) – Hill district headquarters.