Nepalgunj is a city in the mid-western Terai region of Nepal near the Indian border, serving as the main hub for flights to remote mountain airstrips in the Karnali and Humla regions. It is the gateway for trekkers heading to Rara Lake — Nepal's largest lake — and the Shey Phoksundo National Park in Dolpo. The city has a lively bazaar with a strong cultural mix of Hindu and Muslim communities.