It is a village located on the India-Nepal border, 42 kilometers northwest of Bagaha, connected by a pucca road. A barrage has been constructed here on the Gandak River for irrigation purposes. Apart from the ancient Shiva temple built by the Bettiah Raj, there are also ancient temples of Nara Devi and Gauri Shankar in Valmikinagar. There is also a Valmiki Ashram here, which is said to be the residence of Maharishi Valmiki. Every year on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, a fair is organized on the banks of the Gandak River.

Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR) is considered a wonderful destination for tourists, where one can enjoy trekking adventures, jungle safaris, and nightlife tourism. This forest area is home to more than 50 tigers and almost the same number of leopards. In addition, fishing cat, leopard cat, chital, sambar, deer, blackbuck, gaur, sloth bear, langur, and rhesus monkeys also reside here.

Popularly known as VTR, this area extends up to Nepal's Royal Chitwan National Park and connects to the Himalayan Terai region, making it one of the unique tourist destinations in the world. The untouched dense valleys and thick sal forests here, combined with the magnificent views of snow-capped Himalayan peaks, provide a unique tourism experience. The park is also famous as the confluence point of more than 10 rivers, including Rohua, Kotrahia, Manor, Bhabsa, Koshil, Singha, Dhongi, Ganguli, Dhoram, Sonha, and Pachnad. The enchanting flow of these rivers in the form of waterfalls while descending from hilly slopes and passes is extremely attractive.

The Gandak River, which originates in Tibet and passes through Nepal, flows through the middle of this forest area. The Harha-Masan river system also originates from the Valmiki forests and later takes the form of the Budhi Gandak River in the south.

Activities: Safari: Elephant and jeep safaris are organized by the Bihar Tourism Department. You can also enjoy bullock cart safari, which is a traditional mode of transport in Bihar. Safari rates are listed below.

Trekking: Trekking in the Himalayan Terai and around Valmiki National Park forests is one of the most memorable experiences. The state tourism department also organizes short treks of 4 to 6 hours.

Bird Watching: VTR (Valmiki Tiger Reserve) is one of the favorite places for bird lovers. Currently, about 241 bird species have been reported from VTR. These include Nepal Kalij Pheasant, Three-toed Quail, Flycatcher, Grey Shrike, Green Warbler, Tree Pipit, White-eye, Green Barbet, Waders, Ibis, Sarus Crane, Pitta, Plover, Snipes, Pied Hornbill, and Emerald Dove. Five species of green pigeons and the purple wood pigeon are also found in VTR. After sunset, nocturnal birds like owls, owlets, and nightjars can be easily seen here.

Nightlife Tourism: On full moon nights, VTR offers a unique nightlife tourism experience. Tourists can enjoy the beauty of nature under moonlight, which is a completely different and memorable experience. The state tourism department also arranges special dinner packages. See rate list for details.

Watch Tower: Tourists can enjoy wildlife and natural scenery from the wooden watchtower located in the Ganauli range. From here, one can see the magnificent view of the Manor River and snow-covered Himalayan peaks.

By Air: The nearest airport is in Patna, which is 295 km away.

By Rail: The nearest railway station is Valmiki Nagar Park, 5 km away.

By Road: Bus services are available from Valmikinagar to the nearest city Bettiah (80 km).