# Budhanilkhantha Municipality, Kathmandu District – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/kathmandu/budhanilkhantha/ Municipality · Kathmandu District # Budhanilkhantha Budhanilkhantha is a local level (municipality or rural municipality) of Nepal in Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province. It covers **34.8 km²**. 72 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 495 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 34.8km² - 495mapped services - 1,406 mtypical elevation ## Where is Budhanilkhantha? Budhanilkhantha lies in [Kathmandu District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/kathmandu/), [Bagmati Province](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/), [Nepal](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/). It borders 4 other municipalities: [Gokarneshwor](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/kathmandu/gokarneshwor/), [Kathmandu](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/kathmandu/kathmandu/), [Shivapuri](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/nuwakot/shivapuri-np0328596/) and [Tokha](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/kathmandu/tokha/). By area it is the 718th largest of 775 municipalities in Nepal. It covers 8.4% of [Kathmandu District](https://wherepedia.org/nepal/bagmati/kathmandu/). The centre of Budhanilkhantha is about 8.4 km in a straight line from Kathmandu, the capital. The centre point is at 27.7679° N, 85.3613° E. Source: [Survey Department of Nepal UN Resident Coordinators Office in Nepal via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-npl). ## Things to see in and around Budhanilkhantha OpenStreetMap lists 14 named sights in Budhanilkhantha: 9 attractions; 2 viewpoints; 1 memorial; 1 castle or fort; 1 theme park. - sanu Khadka budhanilkantha · castle or fort - KTM viewpoint · viewpoint - Narayanthan View Point · viewpoint - Bangal Land · attraction - Budhanikantha entry gate · attraction - Er. Abhiyan Poudel Flat · attraction - Forest Entry · attraction - Nilopul, Sukedhara · attraction - Sarike · attraction - Shangrila Silk and Pashmina · attraction - iron ware · attraction - «The International Society for Krishna Consciousness» · attraction - Ghataraj Salik Chok · memorial - Jestha Nagarik Bishram Esthal · theme park ### Nearby, outside Budhanilkhantha - Buddha statue · monument, Gokarneshwor2.4 km - Kpindol Naya Basti · city gate, Tokha2.7 km - Tokha cow farm · castle or fort, Tokha2.9 km - Anantaashram, House #1343/40 · attraction, Kathmandu3.1 km - The Aquarium World · aquarium, Tokha3.4 km - Shubha Homes Housing Apartments · attraction, Tokha3.4 km - Nijamati Smarak · monument, Gokarneshwor3.5 km - View from Maharajgunj · viewpoint, Kathmandu3.7 km - MAINALY NIWAS · castle or fort, Kathmandu3.7 km - girija koirala home · attraction, Kathmandu3.8 km - Destination Art Gallery · gallery, Tokha3.8 km - Dunkmandu · attraction, Kathmandu3.9 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Budhanilkhantha - Time zoneUTC+5:45, no daylight saving · Asia/Kathmandu - CurrencyRupee (NPR) - Country calling code+977 - LanguagesNepali, English - Plug typesType C, D · 230 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) · Kathmandu7.9 km - Janakpur Airport (JKR) · Janakpur130 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.9 hours, sunrise around 05:06) and shortest in Dec (about 10.4 hours, sunrise around 06:46, sunset around 17:10). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Budhanilkhantha Open gazetteers list **72 villages, towns and localities** in Budhanilkhantha. The largest with a recorded population: Chapali̇̄ Bhaḍrakāli̇̄ (10,827). Settlements here lie between about 1,318 m and 2,084 m above sea level (median 1,406 m). - Aakashedhara - Adhikarigaun - Ananda Nagar - Bade Pakha - Bala Mahadev - Baluwakhani Chok - Banepakha - Bekh - Bhangaltar - Bhasanthali - Bibek Chok - Bisnumatigaun - Budhanilakantha - Budhanilkantha - Buḍhānilkanṭha - Bā̃ṇepākhā - Chapali - Chapali̇̄ Bhaḍrakāli̇̄ - Chisenigaun - Chunikhel - Chyasindol - Dandagaun - Dathugaun - Dharampur - Dhumbarahi - Dulal Tol - Gairigaun - Galphutar - Golphutar - Gumba - Hattigaunda - Hepaligaun - Kapan - Kapantar - Kaudol - Khadka Bhadrakali - Khadkagaun - Khatrigaun - Khaḍkāgāũ - Kuatwal - Lasuntar - Lipikot - Mahankal - Mandikatar - Muhan Pokhari - Nagigumba - Narayan Chok - Okhaltar - Paitar - Paiyuntar - Pancha Kumari - Panchakumari Chok - Panditgaun - Pasikot - Phaika - Phedigaun - Rudramati Chowk - Sapatar - Sarkigaun - Sat Talle Chok - Shivapuri - Shivapuri Chok - Simle - Tangaun - Taulung - Tenzing Chok - Thulagaun - Tupek - Tusal - Tusalgaun - Tāuluṅ - Washigaun Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Budhanilkhantha Named natural and historic features inside Budhanilkhantha, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Chakhuñcha Kholā ### Forests and nature 1 park. - UEBA_ Cyasindole site 02 Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Budhanilkhantha and the best time to visit Using the climate of Kathmandu District, the warmest month is Jun (average 28 °C) and the coolest is Jan (13 °C). About 1,224 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jul (323 mm) and the driest Nov (4 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **October to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 13 12 Feb 17 19 Mar 21 24 Apr 26 39 May 28 100 Jun 28 200 Jul 26 323 Aug 25 262 Sep 24 184 Oct 22 51 Nov 18 4 Dec 15 5 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Budhanilkhantha Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Budhanilkantha Medical Centre Pvt Ltd · Budhanilkhantha 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.77827&mlon=85.36070#map=17/27.77827/85.36070) Bank My room · Budhanilkhantha 0.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.77082&mlon=85.36422#map=17/27.77082/85.36422) ATM Nabil Bank ATM · Budhanilkhantha 0.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.77203&mlon=85.35903#map=17/27.77203/85.35903) Petrol pump Khadka Oil Suppliers Private Limited · Budhanilkhantha 2.5 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.74970&mlon=85.34562#map=17/27.74970/85.34562) Hotel Hotel Pabera Heritage Boutique · Budhanilkhantha 0.6 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.77258&mlon=85.35933#map=17/27.77258/85.35933) Mall Hattigauda Commercial Complex · Budhanilkhantha 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.75677&mlon=85.34921#map=17/27.75677/85.34921) School Snowland Ranag Light of Education School · Budhanilkhantha 0.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.76884&mlon=85.36049#map=17/27.76884/85.36049) College Tungram International Academy Higher Secondary School and College · Budhanilkhantha 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.75374&mlon=85.34788#map=17/27.75374/85.34788) Police station Metropolitan Police Station Budhanilkanth Narayan Than · Budhanilkhantha 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=27.77695&mlon=85.36211#map=17/27.77695/85.36211) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Budhanilkhantha Places mapped inside Budhanilkhantha in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hospitals17 - Banks26 - ATMs5 - Petrol pumps5 - Hotels67 - Shopping malls4 - Schools156 - Colleges and universities15 - Pharmacies18 - Restaurants165 - Police stations11 - Dental clinics6 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other municipalities in Kathmandu District - Chandragiri - Dakshinkali - Gokarneshwor - Kageshwori Manahara - Kathmandu - Kirtipur - Nagarjun - Shankharapur - Tarakeshwor - Tokha ## Quick answers - Where is Budhanilkhantha?In Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Nepal - What borders Budhanilkhantha?Gokarneshwor, Kathmandu, Shivapuri and Tokha - What is there to see in Budhanilkhantha?Bangal Land, Budhanikantha entry gate, Er. Abhiyan Poudel Flat, Forest Entry - What time zone is Budhanilkhantha in?UTC+5:45 - What currency is used in Budhanilkhantha?Rupee (NPR) - What language is spoken in Budhanilkhantha?Nepali, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Budhanilkhantha?72 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Budhanilkhantha?Settlements lie between 1,318 m and 2,084 m - What is the best time to visit Budhanilkhantha?October to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Budhanilkhantha?Budhanilkantha Medical Centre Pvt Ltd, about 1.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Budhanilkhantha?My room, about 0.4 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Budhanilkhantha?Nabil Bank ATM, about 0.5 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Budhanilkhantha?Khadka Oil Suppliers Private Limited, about 2.5 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Budhanilkhantha?17 mapped - How many banks are in Budhanilkhantha?26 mapped - How many ATMs are in Budhanilkhantha?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Budhanilkhantha?5 mapped - What is the P-code of Budhanilkhantha?NP0327303 (OCHA common operational dataset)