DHANKUT
Dhankuta bazaar is the district
headquarters of Dhankuta district at a distance of 590 kilometers from
Kathmandu. Situated 56 km north of Dharan, Dhankuta is a beautiful town
popularly called the queen of the hills because of its scenic beauty. The place
lies in the middle of the region and stands as the commercial centre for
northern districts. In addition there is a unique blend of Newari, Kiranti and
Indo-Aryan culture which makes the place worth visiting.
Dhankuta is famous for its orange groves and leafy scenery
punctuated by many mountain streams. It is also the base for trekking in the
Kanchenjunga region. Astride the Sikkim border with eastern Nepal, Kanchenjunga
is the world’s third-highest mountain.
Hile is situated about 13 kilometers north of Dhankuta Bazar
and the place is famous for its the panoramic view of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest),
Malakhu, Lotshe, Kumbhakarna etc.
Bhedetar, a small hill station,
is situated 16 kilometers north of Dharan over a flat hillock at an altitude of
1430 meters
above the sea level. The place
is famous for its suitably cool weather. The panoramic view of the Himalayas,
the plain
of Tarai, the Saptakoshi River
and Dharan bazaar can be seen from a tall point Charlse Pointwhich is the named
after
Prince Charlse of the United
Kingdom when he visited the place. The famous temple of goddess Pathibhara
stands 3
kilometers west
of the place. The temple can be accessed only on foot.
Rajarani, a beautiful valley, is
situated 16 kilometers east of Bhedetar in Rajarani VDC. The place is believed
to be the capital of Limbu Kindom in the past. There are two plains, which were
once ponds called Raja and Rani. The place has congenial climate and offers
spectacular views of the Tarai in the south and majestice Himalayan peaks in
the north.
Uttarpani is a small bazaar 3 kilometers west of Hile in
Belhara VDC surrounded by Rhododendron forest, ponds and pasture lands.
Unobstructed view of the Himalayas to the north adds attraction to the place.
The motorable road to the place forks at Hile. Small inns and hotels there
serve the visitor.
Sinduwa is a small but beautiful establishement with
surprising scenic beauty situated at east of Hile bazaar. Himalayan ranges are
seen in the north and a lush green forest beautifies the surrounding area.
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