Karnali Province district, Nepal

Places to visit near Dailekh

Dailekh is a town in Karnali Province district, Nepal, home to about 20,908 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit — 107 temples, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Dungeshwor Temple (18 km), Bulbule Lake (38 km) and Badimalika Devi (75 km).

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Dailekh at a glance

Location
Karnali Province district, Nepal
Population
about 20,908
Coordinates
28.8443° N, 81.7101° E
Places within 50 km
164 (2 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), 184 km
Airport
Shravasti Airport (VSV), 191 km

Top places to visit near Dailekh

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dailekh: 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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Temples near Dailekh

111 temples within 100 km of Dailekh. The closest is Ganesh Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Dungeshwor Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dailekh

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dailekh. The closest is Dullu Volcano Point (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dailekh

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dailekh. The closest is Dailekh Gadi (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dailekh

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dailekh. The closest is Chheda (30 km); the best-known is Bulbule Lake (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Caves near Dailekh

6 caves within 100 km of Dailekh. The closest is Raute Gufa (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Dailekh

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Dailekh. The closest is Chadaya Khola Jharana (48 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Dailekh

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dailekh
  2. 1 km Dailekh Gadi · heritage site, Karnali Province
  3. 37 km Bulbule Lake · lake, Karnali Province
  4. 28 km Dungeshwor Temple · temple, Karnali Province
  5. 12 km Dullu Palace Ruins · palace, Karnali Province
  6. 8 km Dullu Volcano Point · viewpoint, Karnali Province
  7. 5 km Back to Dailekh

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How to reach Dailekh

  • By train: Mailani (MLN) — about 184 km from the centre
  • By air: Shravasti Airport (VSV), Shravasti — about 191 km by road
  • By air: Pantnagar Airport (PGH), Pantnagar — about 273 km by road

All places near Dailekh by distance

Within 15 km of Dailekh

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Dailekh by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples107111Ganesh Mandir (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1028Dullu Volcano Point (5 km)
Other attractions2323कालिका मन्दिर विनायक (10 km)
Forts & heritage719Dailekh Gadi (1 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Chheda (30 km)
Caves36Raute Gufa (23 km)
Waterfalls16Chadaya Khola Jharana (48 km)
Parks44Devkota Chowk (1 km)
Buddhist sites44Temple Area (1 km)
Churches33Jeevan Church (31 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens03Bardiya National Park (65 km)
Museums01Tharu Museum and Information Foundation (87 km)

Dailekh: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Dailekh?

Dungeshwor Temple (temple, about 18 km), Dailekh Gadi (heritage site, about 1 km), Dullu Volcano Point (viewpoint, about 5 km), Dullu Palace Ruins (palace, about 13 km), Bulbule Lake (lake, about 38 km), Stone (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

164 places on Spotwander: 107 temples, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 other attractions, 7 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest temple to Dailekh?

Ganesh Mandir, about 1 km by road; Swarshoti Mandir (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dailekh?

Dullu Volcano Point, about 5 km by road; Nauli̇̄ Bhañjyāṅ (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Dailekh?

Dailekh Gadi, about 1 km by road; Dullu Palace Ruins (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Dailekh?

Start in Dailekh, visit Dailekh Gadi, then Bulbule Lake, then Dungeshwor Temple, then Dullu Palace Ruins, then Dullu Volcano Point, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Dailekh?

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 Dailekh?

By train: Mailani (MLN), about 184 km away. By air: Shravasti Airport (VSV), about 191 km by road.

Towns near Dailekh

Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Dailekh’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Dailekh on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.