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Butwal Travel Guide
The busy town of Butwal is considered as one of the gateways to Nepal. A popular travel base, it connects the mainland to India and also to the western nations. Although it mostly functions merely as a place to rest and spend the night away, it does have some attractions that can hold a tourist's attention for a while.
A highlight of visiting Butwal is the bustling Birendra Park, where an open market is held every Wednesday and Saturday of the week. It is a virtual shopping paradise where the strings of shops and stalls line the streets and vendors hawk a lot of cheap and quality goods. While in the market, one should probably take time to admire the park's landscaped gardens or go on some picnicking and camping activities.
The Siddha Baba Temple, located at the foot of a hill, is one of the highlights in a visit toi Buwal. It is a popular spot for pilgrims and devotees, as legend says that the Siddha Baba will grant the wish of anyone who offers a pigeon to him. Understandably, there are a lot of pigeons for sale around the site. The Manimukunda Park, on the other hand, contains the remnants of a palace which is said to have been the seat of power for King Manimukunda Sen. Another site where one can see historic ruins is Jitgadhi, which served as a military fortress during the Angol-Nepal War. There are also some more temples around it.
For an outdoor attraction is Sainamaina, an open-air museum displaying the city's historical and cultural heritage. One can see sights like dancing saints, palace ruins, Buddha statues, and classical art. The only downside to the place is the presence of homeless and underprivileged people using it as their living quarters.
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