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Butwāl: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Butwal, officially Butwal Sub-Metropolitan City, previously known as Khasyauli, is a sub-metropolitan city and economic hub in Lumbini Province in West Nepal.

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Now in the cityButwāl+26°CPartly cloudy · sunset 05:25 PMupdated 11:14 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
Places on the map1
Exchange rateRs 151.89per 1 $NPR — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026
Butwāl in pictures18 photos
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Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

Choose a passport

Set your passport — processing time, fee and documents differ between passports.

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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Removal of information about the Family Assistance Centre at the British Embassy Kathmandu (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
  • natural disasters
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Exercise increased caution in Nepal due to natural disasters . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Nepal regularly experiences earthquakes, floods, and landslides. Earthquakes can happen suddenly with little warning, including in the Kathmandu Valley. During the monsoon season from June to September, heavy rain can cause flash floods and landslides.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Gautam Buddha International Airport BWA21 km from the centre
Pokhara Domestic Airport PKR77 km from the centre
Pokhara International Airport PHH78 km from the centre

Stay longer on a programme

Work and Travel, internships, au pair and volunteering in Nepal: visa, invitation and on-site support are handled by CMO International Programmes.

1programme in the country

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