Banbasa

Banbasa


It is located 10 km away from Tanakpur. Banbasa is known for the Banbasa Barrage and Dam across the Sharda river, its canal and what many consider the launching point for the trip up into the mountains on the Holy Purnagiri Pilgrimage. The place abounds in sugarcane, paddy, wheat, mango orchards etc. and has a hot and humid climate, typical of the Terais, during summers, with heavy rains in late summers and hard winters. To enter into Banbassa from Dehradun one must pass through a lush 6 km stretch of jungle in which elephants, leopards, tigers, monkeys, bears, snakes, deer and many other species of wild animal are regularly seen. Much of Banbasa's outer population lives in the jungles that surround the town.



A popular place to visit while staying in Banbasa is The Good Shepherd Agricultural Mission, an orphanage home for just on 100 children located just 1 km from the town -though visitors must obtain permission prior to visiting via their website. The GSAM is situated on the border of the jungle and has been registered and running since 1948. Banbasa is a popular spot for people to cross into Nepal from India as there is an immigration office for both countries. The Nepal border is about 5 km fr



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit March to May.

How To Reach


BY FLIGHT

There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Banbasa. Nearest airport is Dehra Dun Airport.

banbasa - 243 km away

BY TRAIN

Banbasa is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.

Shopping


Shopping in Banbasa is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Banbasa to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Banbasa means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Banbasa is the most important activities among the



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