Madhesh Province district, Nepal

Places to visit near Gaur

Gaur is a town in Madhesh Province district, Nepal, home to about 27,325 people. Within 50 km by road there are 33 places to visit — 19 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 parks. The must-see places are Rajdevi Mandir (5 km), Janaki Sthan Mandir (35 km) and Charkha Park (48 km).

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Gaur at a glance

Location
Madhesh Province district, Nepal
Population
about 27,325
Coordinates
26.7645° N, 85.2784° E
Places within 50 km
33 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for temples and parks
Railway station
Bairgania (BGU), 4 km
Airport
Darbhanga Airport (DBR), 112 km

Top places to visit near Gaur

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gaur: 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 Gaur

46 temples within 100 km of Gaur. The closest is Rajdevi Mandir (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Gaur

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gaur. The closest is Purenwa Durbar (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gaur

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gaur. The closest is Ap1 (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Gaur

3 parks within 100 km of Gaur. The closest is Charkha Park (48 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gaur

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gaur. The closest is Sugar Mill Area (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Gaur

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 83 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gaur
  2. 35 km Janaki Sthan Mandir · temple, Sitamarhi
  3. 31 km Bramhapuri Entry Gate · gateway, Madhesh Province
  4. 2 km Rajdevi Mandir · temple, Madhesh Province
  5. 6 km Shiva Mandir · temple, Madhesh Province
  6. 7 km Purenwa Durbar · heritage site, Madhesh Province
  7. 2 km Back to Gaur

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How to reach Gaur

  • By train: Bairgania (BGU) — about 4 km from the centre
  • By train: Bapudham Motihari (BMKI) — about 49 km from the centre
  • By air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR), Darbhanga — about 112 km by road
  • By air: Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT), Patna — about 165 km by road

All places near Gaur by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Gaur by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples1946Rajdevi Mandir (5 km)
Forts & heritage1128Purenwa Durbar (2 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints17Ap1 (31 km)
Parks13Charkha Park (48 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Sugar Mill Area (56 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens11Kamla Garden (36 km)
Buddhist sites01Kesariya Buddha Stupa East Champaran (80 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Jama Masjid (68 km)
Other attractions01Helipad (80 km)
Museums01Ramchandra Shahi Museum (92 km)
Waterfalls01Jharna (Artificial ) (99 km)

Gaur: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Gaur?

Rajdevi Mandir (temple, about 5 km), Janaki Sthan Mandir (temple, about 35 km), Purenwa Durbar (heritage site, about 2 km), Bramhapuri Entry Gate (gateway, about 5 km), Shiva Mandir (temple, about 9 km), Shiva Mandir (temple, about 10 km).

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

33 places on Spotwander: 19 temples, 11 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 1 park, 1 sanctuary.

Which is the nearest temple to Gaur?

Rajdevi Mandir, about 5 km by road; Shiva Mandir (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Gaur?

Purenwa Durbar, about 2 km by road; Bramhapuri Entry Gate (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gaur?

Ap1, about 31 km by road; Neshat Villa (60 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gaur?

Start in Gaur, visit Janaki Sthan Mandir, then Bramhapuri Entry Gate, then Rajdevi Mandir, then Shiva Mandir, then Purenwa Durbar, and drive back — about 83 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Gaur?

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

How do I reach Gaur?

By train: Bairgania (BGU), about 4 km away. By air: Darbhanga Airport (DBR), about 112 km by road.

Towns near Gaur

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