Sudurpashchim Province district, Nepal

Places to visit near Achhām

Achhām is a town in Sudurpashchim Province district, Nepal. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 120 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Badimalika Devi (47 km), Dungeshwor Temple (51 km) and Bulbule Lake (76 km).

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Achhām at a glance

Location
Sudurpashchim Province district, Nepal
Coordinates
29.0500° N, 81.3000° E
Places within 50 km
165 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples
Railway station
Mailani (MLN), 158 km
Airport
Pantnagar Airport (PGH), 222 km

Top places to visit near Achhām

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Achhām: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Achhām, by type

Temples near Achhām

128 temples within 100 km of Achhām. The closest is Jalpādevi̇̄ Temple (11 km); the best-known is Badimalika Devi (47 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Achhām

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Achhām. The closest is Pipalbot (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Achhām

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Achhām. The closest is Kot Durbar (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Achhām

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Achhām. The closest is Rāme Tāl (32 km); the best-known is Ramaroshan Lake, Achham (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Achhām

7 caves within 100 km of Achhām. The closest is Tila Gufaa (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Achhām

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Achhām. The closest is Unclisfied (26 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Achhām

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 186 km on the road.

  1. Start in Achhām
  2. 20 km Pipalbot · viewpoint, Sudurpashchim Province
  3. 31 km Badimalika Devi · temple, Sudurpashchim Province
  4. 16 km Ramaroshan Lake, Achham · lake, Sudurpashchim Province
  5. 7 km Unclisfied · waterfall, Sudurpashchim Province
  6. 61 km Dungeshwor Temple · temple, Karnali Province
  7. 51 km Back to Achhām

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From travellers near Achhām

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How to reach Achhām

  • By train: Mailani (MLN) — about 158 km from the centre
  • By air: Pantnagar Airport (PGH), Pantnagar — about 222 km by road
  • By air: Bareilly Air Force Station (BEK), Bareilly — about 242 km by road

All places near Achhām by distance

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Achhām by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples120128Jalpādevi̇̄ Temple (11 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints725Pipalbot (20 km)
Other attractions1818Bajagaun (2 km)
Forts & heritage317Kot Durbar (39 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Rāme Tāl (32 km)
Caves07Tila Gufaa (67 km)
Waterfalls15Unclisfied (26 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens14Kot Darbaar Kalikot (40 km)
Parks44Kot Durbar Park (39 km)
Buddhist sites22Bouddha Gumba (35 km)
Museums01Tharu Museum and Information Foundation (84 km)

Achhām: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Achhām?

Pipalbot (viewpoint, about 20 km), Unclisfied (waterfall, about 26 km), Badimalika Devi (temple, about 47 km), Bajagaun (attraction, about 2 km), Kamal Bazzar (attraction, about 5 km), Dungeshwor Temple (temple, about 51 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Achhām?

165 places on Spotwander: 120 temples, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 other attractions, 3 forts & heritage, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Achhām?

Jalpādevi̇̄ Temple, about 11 km by road; Kalika Manndir, Bistabada (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Achhām?

Pipalbot, about 20 km by road; Bhartha Pass (32 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Achhām?

Kot Durbar, about 39 km by road; Dullu Palace Ruins (45 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Achhām?

Start in Achhām, visit Pipalbot, then Badimalika Devi, then Ramaroshan Lake, Achham, then Unclisfied, then Dungeshwor Temple, and drive back — about 186 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Achhām?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples.

How do I reach Achhām?

By train: Mailani (MLN), about 158 km away. By air: Pantnagar Airport (PGH), about 222 km by road.

Towns near Achhām

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Achhām’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.