Ratnanagar
A gateway municipality to Chitwan National Park, Ratnanagar sits on the bank of the East Rapti River in Nepal's Chitwan District. The nearby village of Sauraha — one of Nepal's most-visited tourist hubs — offers hotels, resorts, and an Elephant Breeding Station, while Chitwan National Park itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The local economy blends agriculture and tourism, and the town has introduced electric rickshaws as part of an environmental initiative.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.8 km6.1 mi
Ratnanagar: quick answers
Where is Ratnanagar?
Ratnanagar is in Nepal, about 79 km49 miles in a straight line from Kathmandu.
How do you get to Ratnanagar?
The nearest airport is Bharatpur (BHR), about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ratnanagar?
The warmest month is May, averaging 28°C83°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 16°C60°F. The wettest month is July, with about 628 mm24.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ratnanagar?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 restaurants and 21 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ratnanagar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gorkha Municipality, Hetauda and Sauraha.