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Sainamaina

Located about 12 km. west from Butwal and to North from Banakatti, Sainamaina as an open museum is very famous and fascinating resort from historical archaeological culture and natural points of view.Among the different Gramas villages of Shakya King, it was in the samgrama site.An Indian queen (Begum Hazrat Mahal of Awadh) because of the British disturbance in her kingdom came to this area with her soldiers and porters (‘Sena’ and Mena’) and finally this area came to be known as Saina Maina.It is an exquisite treasure trove of ancient ruins and antiquities: statues of dancing saints, ruins of palace, well etc.

Murgiya Jharbaira

about 13 km west from Butwal city.This place is known for secondary schools, rice and oil mills, temples and natural beauty.Temple of Lord Shiva (Parroha Parmeshower Bolbam Dham) is situated near by here with is internationally famous for receiving blessings from Lord of the Lord Shiva Shankar and temple of Goddess Durga at the center of town.

Phulbari

The winter palace of Palpali Sen clan is very fascinating from natural and archaeological values.There are ruins and antiquities of the majestic palace of Manimukunda Sen an ancient Palpali king containing 6 large rooms as well as royal residence, administrative and fascinating scenic grandeur of Butwal, Siddharthanagar and other neighbouring villages of Rupandehi district can be vividly seen from here at night also.His Majesty's Government, archaeological department has attempted to maintain it in 1991.Now Butwal municipality has formed council for the conservation of Manimukunda Sen Park to conduct Phulbari Development Programme and attempted to make it an amusing and a tourist resort.

Siddha Baba Temple

is located on hills at the border of Butwal Municipality.Devotees believe that Siddha Baba will grant their wishes and offer pigeons at the temple.On Saturdays, the weekly holiday in Nepal, large number of devotees visit this temple and special Microbus services are offered.

The Statue of Buddha

was very significant different ruins of having the values of classical art are scattered here and there.This famous archaeological site is being occupied by homeless and landless people.Some of the antiquities of this site are seen thrown around the Lumbini museum.

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