Sightseeing · Dhangadhi
Tikapur Park
A large landscaped riverside park in Kailali near Dhangadhi — gardens, lawns and a rare far-west green escape.
Tikapur Park is a large landscaped riverside park in the town of Tikapur, in southern Kailali district east of Dhangadhi. Set near the Karnali River, it is one of the best-known recreational green spaces in the far-western Terai — a rare expanse of lawns, gardens and shade in a region of flat farmland and baking towns.
What to expect
The park spreads across open lawns and gardens threaded with tree-lined avenues, ponds and quiet walking paths, with the Karnali's floodplain greenery nearby. It is above all a place to slow down: families picnic under the trees, children play on the grass and visitors stroll the paths in the cool of morning and evening. For travellers crossing the hot far-west, it is a welcome, calm green stop and a window into local weekend life.
Tikapur itself is a planned town with a notable layout, and the park is its leafy centrepiece, busiest during festivals and weekends when families gather. It pairs naturally with a trip to the nearby Karnali, making an easy, relaxed counterpoint to the wildlife-focused days at Suklaphanta and Ghodaghodi.
How to visit
Tikapur lies east of Dhangadhi, about one to two hours by road, reachable by bus or jeep. The park is free or low-cost to enter and best enjoyed in the cooler hours of the day. Combine it with the Karnali River at Chisapani for a scenic, lower-key day in the far-west Terai.
Good to know
- Best time: October to March for comfortable weather; mornings and late afternoons are most pleasant.
- Bring: Water, sun protection and a picnic — it is a relaxed, family-friendly spot.
- Pair it with: Combine the park with the Karnali River at Chisapani and the highway suburbs of Godawari and Attariya, and see it among the top things to do in Dhangadhi. For context, read about the Terai lowlands and the best places to visit in Nepal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tikapur Park?+
Tikapur Park is a large landscaped park in Tikapur town in Kailali district, near the Karnali River and not far from Dhangadhi. It features open lawns, gardens, ponds and tree-lined avenues and is one of the best-known recreational green spaces in the far-western Terai.
What can you do at Tikapur Park?+
Visitors come to stroll the gardens, picnic on the lawns, enjoy the riverside setting and escape the heat under shade trees. The park is a popular weekend and festival spot for local families and a calm contrast to the busy Terai towns nearby.
Where is Tikapur Park?+
The park is in Tikapur, a town in southern Kailali district east of Dhangadhi, set near the Karnali River. It is reachable by road from Dhangadhi in roughly one to two hours and makes an easy day trip in the cooler months.
When is the best time to visit Tikapur Park?+
The cool, dry months from October to March are most comfortable, as the far-west gets extremely hot. Mornings and late afternoons are pleasant, and the park is especially lively during local festivals and weekends.
