Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram
In Nepali: त्रिवेणी धाम र वाल्मीकि आश्रम · Also known as: Balmiki Ashram · Tribeni · त्रिवेणी
At Triveni, three rivers — the Narayani (Gandak), Sona and Tamasa — are said to meet, and the site is linked with the legend of the elephant and crocodile (Gajendra Moksha). A great fair is held here at Maghe Sankranti.
A short way into the forest lies the Valmiki Ashram, where the sage Valmiki is said to have composed the Ramayana and sheltered Sita and her twin sons Lava and Kusha. The area borders Valmiki Tiger Reserve in India and Chitwan in Nepal.
What to see and do
Bathe or watch pilgrims bathe at the ghats, visit the temples at the confluence, and walk into the forest to the Valmiki Ashram and its shrine. The area has rich birdlife and the chance of seeing wild animals from the adjoining forests.
Good to know
The Maghe Sankranti fair is very crowded. Do not wander into forest areas without a local guide; wildlife, including tigers, lives nearby.
Quick answers
- Where is Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram is in Parasi district, Lumbini Province, in the Terai belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- About 110 m (361 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- For a 3-day trip from Bhairahawa (Lumbini), about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 12,500 (≈ US$93) 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 Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Bhairahawa (Lumbini) and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- Maghe Sankranti; October–March
- How do I get to Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram?
- South from the East–West Highway near Bardaghat. It is about 51 km (straight line) from Bhairahawa (Lumbini).
- What is Triveni Dham and Valmiki Ashram called in Nepali?
- त्रिवेणी धाम र वाल्मीकि आश्रम
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