Butwal, Commercial center in Rupandehi District, Nepal
Butwal is a city that stretches along the Tinau River where the Siddhartha Highway and Mahendra Highway cross, creating a link between Nepal and the Indian border at Sunauli. The location makes it a major commercial center where goods and people move between hilly and flat regions.
The settlement grew as a medieval trading point between hill and plain regions after the Khasa empire fell in the 14th century. This role as a commercial crossroads has stayed central to what the city is today.
The city is home to Magar, Thakuri, and Newar communities who speak Nepali and regional languages as part of their daily lives. This mix of groups shapes how the city feels and how people interact in its streets and markets.
The city has the second largest vegetable market in Nepal, Butwal Sabji Mandi, which is easy to reach and shows daily commercial life. Medical services are available throughout the city if visitors need assistance during their time here.
Fossils of early hominoids have been found near the Tinau River, dating back around 10 million years. These discoveries suggest the area played a role in early human presence in this part of the world.
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