Tripurasundari and Melauli
In Nepali: त्रिपुरासुन्दरी र मेलौली · Also known as: Melauli Bhagawati · त्रिपुरासुन्दरी
Baitadi, on the border with India's Kumaon, shares much of its culture with it: stone shikhara temples (deval), the worship of goddesses, and deuda songs. Tripurasundari near the headquarters and Melauli Bhagawati to the south are its most important shrines, crowded during Dashain.
The district's temples and stone water spouts reflect the Katyuri and Chand dynasties that once ruled both sides of the Mahakali. The drive through pine hills from Dadeldhura is scenic.
What to see and do
Visit Tripurasundari and Melauli Bhagawati temples, see the stone devals and water spouts scattered across Baitadi's hills, and enjoy views across the Mahakali into Kumaon.
Good to know
The district is rarely visited by foreign tourists; facilities are basic but people are welcoming.
Quick answers
- Where is Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- Tripurasundari and Melauli is in Baitadi district, Sudurpashchim Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- About 1,600 m (5,250 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- For a 3-day trip from Dhangadhi, about NPR 5,500 (≈ US$41) per person on a budget, or NPR 19,000 (≈ US$140) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Dhangadhi and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- Dashain; October–April
- How do I get to Tripurasundari and Melauli?
- About 3 hours by road from Dadeldhura. It is about 95 km (straight line) from Dhangadhi.
- What is Tripurasundari and Melauli called in Nepali?
- त्रिपुरासुन्दरी र मेलौली
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