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A Motorcycle Ride from Butwal to Ramdi via Palpa
This is a source-faithful, roughly 60 km motorcycle journey along Siddhartha Rajmarg from Butwal toward Ramdi via Palpa. The ride features narrow, winding hill roads. The source specifically warns of cattle on the road…
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This is a source-faithful, roughly 60 km motorcycle journey along Siddhartha Rajmarg from Butwal toward Ramdi via Palpa. The ride features narrow, winding hill roads. The source specifically warns of cattle on the road near Butwal and rockfall and landslide risk around Siddhababa; avoid lingering in hazardous stretches and use particular concentration on the road. The rider describes the road as narrow but reports that sections had been repaired; conditions can change, especially after rain. The video includes a stop at Jod Dhara for chukni, batuk and tea. No accommodation or rental-bike recommendations are provided.
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Day 1: Butwal, Siddhababa and the road to Ramdi
Follow the ride west-to-east along Siddhartha Rajmarg, stopping only where it is safe to pull over. The source describes a hazardous rockfall and landslide stretch around Siddhababa, a narrow road with curves, and rain as a concern. It also notes that Jod Dhara is a worthwhile food break for local chukni and batuk. Estimated one-rider costs are a rough allowance for fuel and a snack stop; they exclude accommodation and any motorcycle rental.
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Butwoli BazaarButwoli Bazaar, Butwal, Nepal
Begin at the old Butwoli Bazaar, the starting point named for the ride. The source notes that the road can have cattle near Butwal, so stay alert as you leave town.
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Siddhababa TempleSiddhababa Temple, Butwal, Nepal
Stop at Siddhababa Temple for darshan. The temple is beside the road in the Siddhababa area; the ride describes this stretch as exposed to landslides and falling rocks, so do not linger beside an unsafe roadside section.
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Siddhababa TunnelSiddhababa Tunnel, Siddhartha Rajmarg, Butwal, Nepal
The Siddhababa Tunnel is shown as under construction during the ride, and the creator says entry was not permitted. Treat it as a roadside landmark rather than a stop or a usable route; check current road arrangements before travelling.
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Old Siddhababa TempleOld Siddhababa Temple, Siddhartha Rajmarg, Butwal, Nepal
The ride points out the older Siddhababa shrine, associated with the temple's earlier location near the stream. The creator describes the shrine's position as having shifted because of stream-side risk; visit only if the approach is safe.
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Bhutkhola WaterfallBhutkhola Waterfall, Tinau Rural Municipality, Palpa, Nepal
Bhutkhola Waterfall is identified as a stop along the route, but the creator warns that entering the water can be dangerous and notes that it was muddy after rain. Keep to a safe viewpoint and do not enter the stream.
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Jod DharaJod Dhara, Tinau Rural Municipality, Palpa, Nepal
Make the named Jod Dhara stop for the local snack break. The creator tries chukni, described with potato, yogurt, onion and chili, along with batuk and tea; allow time for a relaxed break.
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BartungBartung, Tansen, Palpa, Nepal
Bartung is described as the lower gateway to Tansen. Use it as the route landmark before continuing toward Ramdi; the ride notes that Tansen itself is uphill from here and that the Ramdi journey continues from this area.
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Lumbini Medical College and Teaching HospitalLumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Prabhas, Tansen, Nepal
Prabhas is named as a route landmark, with Lumbini Medical College identified nearby. The creator describes an uphill section here; use the named location as a navigation reference rather than assuming a visit to the college is part of the ride.
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Aare BhanjyangAare Bhanjyang, Palpa, Nepal
At Aare Bhanjyang, the source identifies the road toward Tahu and Khaliban as the route to Palpa Ramपुर, while the rider continues toward Ramdi. The road is described as narrow, so take care when meeting larger vehicles.
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Aghaha Khola BridgeAghaha Khola Bridge, Ramba, Palpa, Nepal
The ride crosses Aghaha Khola Bridge before entering the Ramba area. It is a route landmark rather than a described excursion; use care on the narrow approach.
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Pipal DandaPipal Danda, Ramba, Palpa, Nepal
Pipal Danda is named on the approach toward Ramdi. The video mentions the village and its older settlement; treat it as a passing route landmark rather than a separately planned attraction.
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Ramdi Khola BridgeRamdi Khola Bridge, Ramdi, Palpa, Nepal
The ride distinguishes Ramdi Khola from the better-known bridge over the Kali Gandaki farther ahead. This is a passing route landmark; do not confuse it with the Kali Gandaki crossing.
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Ramdi GhatRamdi Ghat, Kali Gandaki River, Palpa, Nepal
Finish at Ramdi Ghat, a well-known riverside ghat on the Kali Gandaki. The ride also points out the old bridge and a newer bridge under construction at the time of filming; take in the river from a safe spot and verify current bridge access.
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Ramdi BridgeRamdi Bridge, Kali Gandaki River, Palpa, Nepal
The old Ramdi bridge crosses the Kali Gandaki; the source also shows a newer bridge being built nearby. This is the ride's final river-crossing landmark, and construction status may have changed since filming.