Gandaki Province district, Nepal

Places to visit near Wāliṅ

Wāliṅ is a town in Gandaki Province district, Nepal, home to about 21,867 people. Within 50 km by road there are 207 places to visit — 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 temples, 34 forts & heritage and 15 caves. The must-see places are Tintale (25 km), Keladighat (26 km) and Rani Mahal (29 km).

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Wāliṅ at a glance

Location
Gandaki Province district, Nepal
Population
about 21,867
Coordinates
27.9837° N, 83.7592° E
Places within 50 km
207 (18 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 and caves
Railway station
Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE), 150 km
Airport
Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), 177 km

Top places to visit near Wāliṅ

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Wāliṅ

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wāliṅ. The closest is Gahrau Kalika (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Wāliṅ

52 temples within 100 km of Wāliṅ. The closest is Garanhu Kalika Mandir (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Wāliṅ

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wāliṅ. The closest is तामेकोट (Tame Kot) (17 km); the best-known is Tintale (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Wāliṅ

17 caves within 100 km of Wāliṅ. The closest is Sidha Gufa Hulkang (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wāliṅ

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wāliṅ. The closest is Taalpokhara (21 km); the best-known is Phewa Lake (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Phewa Lake · lake · Gandaki Province · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Taalpokhara · lake · Lumbini Province · ~21 km
  • Khaste Lake · lake · Gandaki Province · ~46 km · Must-see
  • Dipang Lake · lake · Gandaki Province · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Rupa Lake · lake · Gandaki Province · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Begnas Tal · lake · Gandaki Province · ~49 km · Must-see

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Waterfalls near Wāliṅ

16 waterfalls within 100 km of Wāliṅ. The closest is Waterfalls (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Wāliṅ

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 108 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wāliṅ
  2. 4 km Gahrau Kalika · viewpoint, Gandaki Province
  3. 1 km Garanhu Kalika Mandir · temple, Gandaki Province
  4. 23 km Tintale · heritage site, Gandaki Province
  5. 1 km Keladighat · temple, Gandaki Province
  6. 50 km Rani Mahal · monument, Lumbini Province
  7. 29 km Back to Wāliṅ

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From travellers near Wāliṅ

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How to reach Wāliṅ

  • By train: Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE) — about 150 km from the centre
  • By air: Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), Gorakhpur — about 177 km by road
  • By air: Shravasti Airport (VSV), Shravasti — about 223 km by road

All places near Wāliṅ by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Wāliṅ by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints78112Gahrau Kalika (4 km)
Temples4252Garanhu Kalika Mandir (4 km)
Forts & heritage3441तामेकोट (Tame Kot) (17 km)
Caves1517Sidha Gufa Hulkang (9 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs1116Taalpokhara (21 km)
Waterfalls1216Waterfalls (32 km)
Other attractions88Ramghat (25 km)
Museums57International Mountain Museum (39 km)
Buddhist sites14Hiking Entrance of World Peace Biodiversity Garden (39 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens02Valmiki Tiger Reserve (80 km)
Churches11Palpa Church (30 km)
Treks01Mardi Himal Trek (56 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Jama Masjid Rahamaniya (77 km)
Parks01Meghauli Community Forest Entrance (80 km)

Wāliṅ: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Wāliṅ?

Gahrau Kalika (viewpoint, about 4 km), Garanhu Kalika Mandir (temple, about 4 km), Tintale (heritage site, about 25 km), Keladighat (temple, about 26 km), Rani Mahal (monument, about 29 km), Sidha Gufa Hulkang (cave, about 9 km).

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

207 places on Spotwander: 78 hill stations & viewpoints, 42 temples, 34 forts & heritage, 15 caves, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wāliṅ?

Gahrau Kalika, about 4 km by road; Central Lalyang (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest temple to Wāliṅ?

Garanhu Kalika Mandir, about 4 km by road; Chandikalika Temple (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Wāliṅ?

तामेकोट (Tame Kot), about 17 km by road; रानीफाल, तामेकोट (18 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Wāliṅ?

Start in Wāliṅ, visit Gahrau Kalika, then Garanhu Kalika Mandir, then Tintale, then Keladighat, then Rani Mahal, and drive back — about 108 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Wāliṅ?

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

How do I reach Wāliṅ?

By train: Narkatiaganj Jn (NKE), about 150 km away. By air: Gorakhpur Airport (GOP), about 177 km by road.

Towns near Wāliṅ

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