The Siddha Baba temple sits at the dramatic point where the Tinau River emerges from the Siwalik Hills into the Terai plains, in a narrow gorge about 4 kilometres north of central Butwal. The setting is striking — the river squeezes between steep, forested slopes, and the white-painted temple complex clings to the hillside above the water. Hindu pilgrims come throughout the year, but the site draws especially large crowds during the major Hindu festivals, particularly in January (Magh Sankranti) and at the full moon.
The gorge itself is the main visual draw. The transition from the flat Terai to the first Himalayan foothills happens here, and standing at the temple you can see the plains stretching south toward India while the forested ridges climb northward. The walk from the road to the temple takes about 20 minutes and involves some steps. A cluster of tea shops and small stalls near the entrance provides chai and snacks.