Birganj

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You may pass through this city and Raxual on the Indian side of the border if you're passing between Nepal and India. If you have to stay a night, stay in Birganj. The best hotel in Birganj is the Hotel Vishuwa. Rooms are about US$50 and the place has a nice pool, good restaurant and is quite safe. Did I mention AC? It's just north of the bus park. A big, green building you can't miss. Two other options. A 7 minute rickshaw ride on the main street north of Raxual you'll find an area of hotels, airline offices, money cambios, and travel agencies. I suggest the Hotel Kailash (as cheap as Nepali Rs. 500 a night), which across from the Cosmic Air office (ask). There's also the Hotel Makalu (starts at maybe NRs. 600 a night) next to a big Shiva temple and the Skyline Air office. In this area, there are many internet cafes. Usually NRs. 30 for an hour. Speed is OK. The road running east-west between the buspark on the Ghanthaghar (clock tower) has a couple good hotels that are a little pricer than the Kailash or Makalu. First is Heera Plaza, which has a nice restaurant. Maybe US$40 for a room. And just a little farther east on the north-side of the road is Kumu Palace, nicer and maybe US$50 for a room. My suggestion, if you want a nice hotel with some nice food and a dip in a nice pool, go the Vishuwa....more

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