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Besisahar

Karnali Pradesh, Nepal · Asia

About Besisahar

Besisahar sits on the route: 45 minutes from Pokhara, 38km from Pokhara.

Besisahar is a town located in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal. With a population of 5,427, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Besisahar sits in Nepal. It's in the Asia/Kathmandu time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Besisahar to your route.

About Besisahar

Bhotewodar, one of the main cities of Lamjung District. Which is identified as the gateway of East Lamjung lies in the Gandaki zone, Nepal. It was named as Bhotewodar as there was a cave (odhar) in this place where Bhotes used to take shelter during the winter time and used to sell their goods. So, it was named as

Read more Bhotewodar later. It has three government schools and three private boarding schools. Bhakti Namuna Secondary School was established in 2024 B.S. Students can get education up to diploma level herein. It has got all kind of facilities like electricity, transportation, communication, health and so on. The climate is very fine to settle and lies near the Marsyangdi river. It has Middle Marsyangdi Hydropower House. Newars are the first inhabitants of this place. Later on people from Gurung community, Brahmin community, Chhetri community also have settled here. At the time of the 2001 Nepal census it had a population of 5897.

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Where is Besisahar located?

Besisahar is located in Karnali Pradesh, Nepal, Asia. The coordinates are 28.2311 latitude, 84.3775 longitude.

What is the population of Besisahar?

Besisahar has a population of approximately 5,427 people, making it a town in Nepal.

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Quick Information

Population
5,427
Continent
Asia
Country
Nepal
Region
Karnali Pradesh
Timezone
Asia/Kathmandu
Coordinates
28.2311, 84.3775

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Worth the detour from Besisahar

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Bandipur

A hilltop Newari trading town at 1,030 m whose main street is closed to traffic, lined with carved 18th-century timber facades and looking out at the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Pokhara

A lakeside city framed by the Annapurna mountain range, the gateway to Nepal's most popular trekking circuits.

38 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Besisahar

  • 65 kmPoon Hill ViewpointA pre-dawn trek to a 3,210-metre hilltop for a sunrise panorama of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges stretching across the Himalayan horizon.
  • 68 kmAnnapurna CircuitOne of the world's greatest long-distance treks circling the Annapurna massif through diverse landscapes and cultures.

Nearby Destinations

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