Deukhuri

Deukhuri (Nepali: देउखुरी), also known as Deukhuri Valley, is a proposed permanent capital of Lumbini Province in Nepal which was decided on 20th of Aswin 2077 BS (October 6, 2020 AD). The temporary capital of Lumbini is in Butwal (Rupandehi District).

Deukhuri
देउखुरी
Capital of Lumbini Province
Deukhuri
Location of Deukhuri in the Province
Deukhuri
Deukhuri (Nepal)
Coordinates: 27°50′32.2″N 82°45′41.9″E
Country   Nepal
ProvinceLumbini
DistrictDang
Elevation
88–405 m (289–1,330 ft)
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (CST)

The Dekhuri territory will be formed in the inner terai part of Dang Valley. The capital city will be formed by combining Rapti Rural Municipality, Gadhawa Rural Municipality and Sitaganga Municipality. The three local level unit currently lies in two different district, i.e. Dang and Arghakhanchi District. The planned city is located on the bank of Rapti River.

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