Babai

Nepalgunj is the centre of Mid Western Nepal. It has various communities including native Nepalis as well as Madhesi Hindus and Muslims. Nepalgunj is connected with the border town of Uttar Pradesh in India. The topography is as flat as a pan, as the southern strip of Nepal is the northern extension of the great Gangetic Plain, called "Avadh" or in Nepali Terai. The town has a busy bazaar area and the highest percentage of Muslim population of any town in Nepal. The Himalayan foot-hills are only seen in the distance. Babai conservation valley is just an hour drive away and famous Karnali river is 90 mins drive from here. The Holy Birthplace of Lord Buddha, Lumbini is a 5-hour drive from Nepalgunj. The climate is sub-tropical, with high temperatures during April–June, reaching sometimes more than 40°C. In July–September the rainy season, monsoon, sets in, and it becomes very humid and sticky. The winter is usually very pleasant if the sun comes out.