Gajedi

Gajedi Taal is one of the renowned lakes of Nepal. It lies just 3 kilometers south of Mahendra Highway. The name Gajedi has been derived from the VDC it is in (i.e., Gajedi). This lake spreads over 4.5 square kilometres and is surrounded by green beautiful jungle. This lake is at very beautiful and peaceful place and very near the world historical place Lumbini where Gautam Buddha was born around 2600 years ago.

Gajedi Taal is in the countryside; the village name is Danapur(Kuchira) which is a part of Gajedi VDC. To reach Danapur(Kuchira) village, one takes a vehicle from Butwal, the headquarters of Rupandehi district. From there it is approximately 21 kilometers west. After you cross 19 kilometers, turn south at Bansgadhi. Although the roads there are not so good, there are green forests and natural beauty.

ATTRACTION

Boating on this lake is becoming popular day by day. Many tourists come here for boating on fresh water and fully enjoy it. There are some people trained in boating who will help you if needed. The people there are inhabitants, and they know everything about Gajedi Taal. Sometimes they scare you with stories of accidental deaths.

Jungle safari

Jungle safari might be joyful because of the green jungle around the lake. The people have created organizations like Aama Samuha (Mother's group),Samudayik Ban, etc.They are fully devoted to internal and external tourists. There are guides at very low cost who will take visitors everywhere.

Picnic

Another fantastic activity there is picnic. When Gajedi Taal was not popular, it was only the picnic place and people came from far away villages. Nowadays, it is one of the most facilitated picnic spots in the district. The picnic stalls are being developed; in the near future, it will be a popular spot. People as far as Butwal, Bhairahawa come there and picnic.