Know the route NH47
Siddhartha Highway
Belahiya–Butwal–Pokhara road
The Belahiya–Pokhara corridor via Bhairahawa, Butwal, Bartung, Ramdi and Syangja, listed as NH47. Its southern and northern sections connect different parts of a longer journey.
- Highway number
- NH47
- DoR listed length (2021)
- 184 km
Route reference: DoR national-highway list (2021)
Understanding this route
The listed length starts at Belahiya. A Butwal–Pokhara trip covers only part of that corridor, so compare distances using your own start and end points. The guide follows the national route rather than individual city detours.
Provinces and districts
Districts along this guide’s designated route, grouped by province.
2 provinces 4 districts
- Gandaki:
- Syangja, Kaski
- Lumbini:
- Rupandehi, Palpa
Coverage sources
Compiled from DoR road-section records and SSRN district tables, including the 2020/21 network. Current province names are used. Designated corridor sections are included; nearby sightseeing detours are separate. This list does not indicate current road access.
DoR road-section registerPlaces along the route
Selected places in route order. Spacing does not represent distance.
- Belahiya / Bhairahawa
- Butwal
- Bartung
- Ramdi
- Syangja
- Pokhara
Find the highway, then choose your own start and destination.
Cities and places to explore
A few stops for your journey, with nearby detours marked separately.
- On the route
Pokhara
Pokhara pairs lakeside walks with views towards the Annapurna range. It is a natural place to pause where the Prithvi and Siddhartha routes reach the city.
The route reaches Pokhara from Syangja. Choose your city destination separately on the map.
Explore this place - Off the highway
Lumbini
Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, centres on the Sacred Garden. Set aside time to explore its archaeological and religious heritage on foot.
Use Bhairahawa as the connection for the separate road to Lumbini.
Explore this place - Off the highway
Tansen
Tansen is a hill town known for its Magar and Newar heritage. Its old centre and nearby viewpoints make a rewarding stop off the Siddhartha Highway.
Turn towards Tansen from Bartung; the old town is above the main highway.
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Plan your journey
- Add the actual pickup or overnight stop to your map, especially when you are joining the highway at Butwal.
- For an EV journey, verify connector compatibility and access at planned charging stops before departure.
Check current road notices before travelling. Check DoR road notices.
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About the route information
Routes, numbers and listed lengths come from the Department of Roads’ March 2021 newsletter, which records the approved national-highway network. These are reference figures for designated routes, including corridor extensions. Actual journey distances and vehicle access can differ. Map results are provided by Google; this guide does not report live traffic, opening status or travel times.