Supa Deurali
In Nepali: सुपा देउराली
A popular hilltop goddess temple near Sandhikharka, crowded with pilgrims at Dashain and Chaite Dashain.
Supa Deurali Bhagawati is the best-known shrine of Arghakhanchi, on a ridge near the district headquarters of Sandhikharka. Devotees from across western Nepal come to make offerings, especially at Dashain and in Chaitra.
Arghakhanchi's name joins two of the old Chaubise kingdoms, Argha and Khanchi, whose hilltop forts can still be traced on nearby ridges.
What to see and do
Visit the hilltop temple and its surroundings, enjoy views over the Arghakhanchi hills, and explore Sandhikharka bazaar. The old forts of Argha and Khanchi can be reached by local roads.
Good to know
The temple is busiest at Dashain and Chaite Dashain. Accommodation is limited to simple hotels in Sandhikharka.
Quick answers
- Where is Supa Deurali?
- Supa Deurali is in Arghakhanchi district, Lumbini Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Supa Deurali?
- About 1,400 m (4,593 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Supa Deurali?
- For a 3-day trip from Bhairahawa (Lumbini), about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 14,000 (≈ US$105) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Supa Deurali?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Bhairahawa (Lumbini) and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Supa Deurali?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Supa Deurali?
- Dashain; Chaite Dashain; October–April
- How do I get to Supa Deurali?
- About 4 hours by road from Butwal. It is about 52 km (straight line) from Bhairahawa (Lumbini).
- What is Supa Deurali called in Nepali?
- सुपा देउराली
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