Arghakhanchi District

Arghakhanchi is one of the districts of Lumbini Zone. The Zone lies in the Western (Pashchimanchal) Region of Nepal. Its neighboring districts are, Palpa in the east, Gulmi in the North, Kapilbastu and Rupandehi in the south and Dang and Pyuthan in the west. About 68% of the total area in here lies in the Mahabharat Range, and the remaining lies in the Siwalik Region. The district is famous for its local deities like Supa Deurali Bhagwati, Argha MahaKali Temple and Chetradev. Other places of historical importance are Argha Durbar, Khanchi Rajsthal, Narpani, Kissankot, and Ranipokhari. Situated between 305m-2575m above sea level, about 40% of its total area is covered by forest.