Karnali Province district, Nepal

Places to visit near Surkhet

Surkhet is a town in Karnali Province district, Nepal. Within 50 km by road there are 200 places to visit — 85 temples, 33 churches, 8 forts & heritage and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bulbule Lake (21 km), Dungeshwor Temple (44 km) and Syarpu Lake (89 km).

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Surkhet at a glance

Location
Karnali Province district, Nepal
Coordinates
28.5175° N, 81.7787° E
Places within 50 km
200 (2 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 churches
Railway station
Nepalganj Road (NPR), 74 km
Airport
Shravasti Airport (VSV), 145 km

Top places to visit near Surkhet

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Surkhet: 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 Surkhet, by type

Temples near Surkhet

100 temples within 100 km of Surkhet. The closest is Kuldeuta Mandir (1 km); the best-known is Shiva Mandir (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Surkhet

33 churches within 100 km of Surkhet. The closest is Naya Khrristian Church (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Surkhet

23 forts & heritage within 100 km of Surkhet. The closest is Bir Smarika (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Surkhet

20 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Surkhet. The closest is Bhiuchulā (20 km); the best-known is Deurali (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Surkhet

15 parks within 100 km of Surkhet. The closest is Farsa Village Open Space (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Surkhet

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Surkhet. The closest is Bheri Babai Diversion (8 km); the best-known is Bulbule Lake (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Surkhet

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Surkhet
  2. 21 km Bulbule Lake · lake, Karnali Province
  3. 2 km Shiva Mandir · temple, Karnali Province
  4. 3 km Bir Smarika · heritage site, Karnali Province
  5. 1 km Prithivi Chowk · heritage site, Karnali Province
  6. 6 km Shiva Mandir · temple, Karnali Province
  7. 21 km Back to Surkhet

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From travellers near Surkhet

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How to reach Surkhet

  • By train: Nepalganj Road (NPR) — about 74 km from the centre
  • By train: Mailani (MLN) — about 178 km from the centre
  • By air: Shravasti Airport (VSV), Shravasti — about 145 km by road
  • By air: Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport (LKO), Lucknow — about 268 km by road

All places near Surkhet by distance

Within 15 km of Surkhet

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Surkhet by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Temples85100Kuldeuta Mandir (1 km)
Churches3333Naya Khrristian Church (2 km)
Other attractions3030Sadguru Bhawan (5 km)
Forts & heritage823Bir Smarika (21 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints920Bhiuchulā (20 km)
Parks1515Farsa Village Open Space (5 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Bheri Babai Diversion (8 km)
Caves46Andheri Cave (22 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens46Sanjeevani Krishi Farm (27 km)
Waterfalls05Dhāge Chhahari̇̄ (52 km)
Buddhist sites33Baudda Guma (11 km)
Museums12Regional Musium (22 km)
Mosques & dargahs22Nepali Jame Masjid (23 km)

Surkhet: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Surkhet?

Bulbule Lake (lake, about 21 km), Shiva Mandir (temple, about 21 km), Shiva Mandir (temple, about 21 km), Bir Smarika (heritage site, about 21 km), Prithivi Chowk (heritage site, about 22 km), Andheri Cave (cave, about 22 km).

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

200 places on Spotwander: 85 temples, 33 churches, 30 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest temple to Surkhet?

Kuldeuta Mandir, about 1 km by road; Devi Mandir (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Surkhet?

Naya Khrristian Church, about 2 km by road; Naba Jivan Shanti Church (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Surkhet?

Bir Smarika, about 21 km by road; Prithivi Chowk (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Surkhet?

Start in Surkhet, visit Bulbule Lake, then Shiva Mandir, then Bir Smarika, then Prithivi Chowk, then Shiva Mandir, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Surkhet?

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

How do I reach Surkhet?

By train: Nepalganj Road (NPR), about 74 km away. By air: Shravasti Airport (VSV), about 145 km by road.

Towns near Surkhet

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