TERHATHUM

Myanglum is the district headquarters of Terhathum district at a distance of 650 km from Kathmandu. The word Terhathum is constructed from thirteen (terha) and thum (castle or fort).
Sskaranti Bazaar is the main place of the eastern Terhathum. Located in a beautiful natural setting, the place is marked for beautiful view of the himalayas and Tmplejung district. There is a historically important place called Chuhandanda, 4 km east of the market place. In addition, Sankaranti Bazaar is an ideal place to observe various aspects of Limbu culture.
Hyatrung Waterfall, located between Eisibu and Samdu VDCs ofTerhathum district, is the highest waterfall of the country and is very beautiful. It is at the distance of one day's walk from Mayanglung Bazaar. Visitors have to find shelter with the local people or in small teashops. Marga Pokhari, situated at Hamrjung VDC of Terhathum district, is a natural pond surrounded by a lush green forest full of birds and wild flowers. It is one of the major attractions of the district. On the way to Taplejung is another popular rhododendron forest known by the name of the Milke Danda(2,905). Milke Danda provides a closer view of the Kanchanjunga and Kumbhakarna mountains and good view of sunrise and sunset when weather is clear. It is a trekking trail between Taplejung and Basantapur Bazaar.
Basantapur Bazaar is a beautiful hill touwnship in Terhathum district. The place stands as the starting point for trekking in Terhathum, Taplejung and Sankhuwasabha districts. All main tracks to the places are linked here so the place is of great importance for local people. The bazaar itself is located in a unique natural setting and is surrounded by a rhododendron forest. In addition, unobstructed view of the Himalayan peaks such as Makalu, Jannu and Kanchanjunga can be seen in clear days.

SUNSARI

Inaruwa is the district headquarters of Sunsari district at a distance of 500 kilometres from Kathmandu. It is a densly populated district with wide range of ethnic people.
Dharan is the focal point of this region, lying at the base of the evergreen Bijaypur Hills. An unusual feature of town life is the Union Jack that flies over one of the squat single-storey building. This is one of the British Army Gurkha recruiting centres in Nepal. Wiry teenagers from the hills continue a long and noble tradition, enlisting usually for life while older generation, now retired, make the long trek each month from the same hills to pick up their pensions. A tough physical examination limits the number of recruits but those who succeed are fitted out with new uniforms and flown abroad for 10 months' basic training, hereafter returning home for their first leave to a hero's welcome from their relatives and neighbours.
The new recruits walk through Dharan smiling proudly and browsing among he market stalls in the old town, where vendors peddle oranges, butter, and herbs. The orchards of the Vijaypur Hills are rich and productive, and surplus fruit is preserved in a recently established canning factory. Access is by bus from Biratnagar through Itahari.
Dharan is also the base for trekking the Makalu region. One of the toughest treks in the world takes you from Dharan through the subtropical floor of the Arun Vally and over the Shipton Pass to the slops of the three great peads of Makalu, Everest, and Lhotse.
Bijaypur is a flat Churiya hillock which uninterruptedly overlooking the flat green Tarai on its south. It lies at a distance of about 3 kilometers north-east of the main Dharan city. Clustered and enshrined with many important temples of the region such as Pindeshwori, Shiddhivinayak and Bhimesthan, Bijaypur is the most important pilgrimage sit in the region. Bijaypur is naturally adorned with typical geo-topography and has a congenial climatic condition. It is a historical township from where the rulers including the Sen Dynasty used to run administration. Bijaypur is equally holy place for mongols where shrine of Buda Subba exists. It takes 45 minutes on foot to reach Bijaypur from Dharan.

SOLUKHUMBU

Salleri is the district headquarter of Solukhumbu district at a distance of 550 km from Kathmandu. Home to the world famous Sherpas and the highest peak in the world, the Everest, Solukhumbu offers a combination of natural beauty, culture and the environment are as timeless as the mighty Himalayas.
Sagarmatha National Park is listed as a World Heritage Site. It is one of the few places on earth that has such biological diversity and the youngest mountain system in the world. The area is home for a variety of wildlife such as the Red Panda, Snow leopard, Musk Deer, Himalayan House Hare and over 118 species of bird including the Blood Pheasant and the Impeyan Pheasant.
Thuptenchholing Monastry lies in Beni and is about 5 hours away from the Phaplu aerodrome. It is popular as a centre of religious tourism and its reputation has further been boosted by the fame of Thulsuk Rinpoche. The smells of pine and the sight of the monastery give off a sense of serenity and peace. The area is further enhanced by the variety of flowers and plant life like buki, Rhododendron and Pine.
Namche Bazaar, situated on the lap of Khumbu Himal region, is the homeland of the mountaineering tribe Sherpas. This place is well facilitated with comfortable hotels, restaurants, bars and communication centres. One can visit to numerous peaks and lakes in the area. However, all of Khumbu region is without roads; one must undertake all travels and exploration on foot. Quick access is via the Lukla airstrip from where the park of Namche Bazaar is a two-day walk. Alternative approaches are from the Jiri in the southwest and through Arun Valley. Best time to visit is November or from march to May when days are warm and clear. However, night temperatures can reach to zero. Travelers should come with camping, food and fuel support to be able to move freely although room and board are available in most villages. To enjoy the visit thoroughly it is best to arrange services of guides and porters with government registered companies in Kathmandu.

SHINDHUPALCHOK

Chautara is the district headquarter of Sindhupalchok district at a distance of 90 km. from Kathmandu. Lying in the lap of Jugal himal, it is believed to be named after two hills "Sindhu" and "Palchok". The Sherpa villages of Helambu due north of Kathmandu valley presents an easy gateway. This area because of its low elevation and the sherpa villages make it an interesting 6 days loop. Starting with a shot drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal the trail to Helambu climbs on to the Shivapuri ridge from where there are sweeping views of the central Himalayas. Rivers and mountainous valleys are another attraction of this trek. This trip involves moderate hiking and reaches a height of 3500m.
Tatopani is a famous place with hot springs. It is believed that many skin problems are cured by bathing in these hot springs as well as it also relives pain of various body parts. Hot springs are well managed by local people with shops that provide drinks, towels, bathing suits etc.

SANKHUWASABHA

Khadbari is the district headquarter of Sankhuwasabha district at a distance of 720 km from Kathmandu. Gupteshwor Mahadev is one of a good attractions of Sankhiwasabha. It is a shrine of Lord Shiva inside a natural cave. The gate to the cave is small but is wide enough for a person to get inside and it can accommodate 200 people at a time. There is a phallic symbol of great god Shiva inside the cave. The phallus is continually showered with milky-water from an under like image of a cow just above of it.
Sabha Pokhari is a natural lake of religious significance. Hindu mythology has it that a wise ascetic 'Byasa' (writer of VEDAS, holy scriptures of Hindu) once organized a gathering of all 88 thousand sages, saint and ascetics, and delivered a speech on how human beings can acquire peace in life time and attain heaven after death. Situated north of Tumlingtar in Sankhuwasabha district by the eastern bank of Arun River, the temple of Manakamana Devi, enshrines the ancient stone images of Manakamana Devi, Mava Durga Bhagawati, Lord Mahadev, Lord Ganesh (son of Shiva and Parbati) along with manymore images. Makalu-Barun National Park on the west, the Nepal-China border on the north and the Saune Danda to the south. This is the only protected area in Nepal with a strict natural reserve. There are 75 varieties of orchids, 67 species of valuable aromatic plants, 25 of Nepal's 30 varieties of rhododendron, 19 species of bamboo, and 15 oaks including Arkhoulo, 86 species of fodder trees and 48 species of primrose.
Over 400 species of berds have been sighted in the Makalu-Barun area, including two species never before seen in Nepal. The spotted wildlife includes the endangered red panda, musk deer, Himalayan black deer, clouded leopard and possibly the snow leopard, in addition to more substantial populations of ghoral, Himalayan tarh, wild boar, barking deer, Himalayan marmot and weasel, common langur monkey and the serow.

RASUWA

Dhunche is the district headquarter of Rasuwa district at a distance of 115 km. from kathmandu. Rasuwa is one of the nearest trekking destinations from Kathmandu and has an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and cultural riches.
Previously, a restricted area near the Tibetan border, the unexplored regions of the Langtang National Park has recently been developed into the Tamang Heritage Trail. The people in these places are mostly of Tamang and Tibetan origin, whose culture goes back to hundreds of years. The craftsmanship, dress, traditionally built stone houses and the beautifully carved wooden porches reflect the solitude and the serenity of the Himalayan scenery. Langtang has over 70 glaciers; the Langtang and Ganesh Himal mountain ranges and high altitude lakes including Gosainkunda, Parvatikunda, Bhairavkunda, Dudhkunda etc., this region also comprises rich Tamang art and culture at Gutlang and Goljung, ancient Buddhist monasteries such as Kyangin and Singgompa, Tatopani and the historic fort of Rasuwagashi in the Sino-Nepal border.
Goljung-Gutlang-Chilime-Thuman-Briddim area, a recently identified Tamang and Tibetan art and cultural heritage trek route is one of the most accessible of the trekking regions in Nepal. Briddim is a small yet beautiful village where villagers offer a unique accommodation opportunity. One can stay in their beautiful homes a their guests and discover the culture of this area. At Tatopani, which literally means 'hot water', one can clean spiritually in natural hot springs with bathing ares in the lap of the mountains. Locals believe that the water has a healing quality that eases away your aches and pains. Gosainkunda is famous for its scenic beauty and religious value. Gosainkunda, the holy cave is situated at an altitude of 4,360 m. above the sea level. There are a number of other beautiful lakes near by; they are Saraswoti Kunda, Bhairav Kunda, Ganesh Kunda, etc. The approach to Gosainkunda is through Dunche which is 132 km. northwest of Kathmandu.
this trek starts from Dhunche, and on to Sing Gompa, Gosainkunda and the Helambu Sherpa villages. Melamche, Tarkegyang and Shermathang are the most beautiful villages on the trek. There are magnificent views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang and other Himalayan peaks. Gosainkunda itself is a holy lake, where people from many lands, including the shamans, make a pilgrimage during the full moon of August.

OKHALDHUNGA

Okhaldhunga is the district headquarter of Okhaldhunga district at a distance of 500 km from Kathmandu. West of Okhaldunga district, at Ragini VDC Chandistha Gupha (cave) is regarded as a mysterious place of religious significance. Hot wind blows all the time in this approximately 90 m. long cave and nearly 30 m. of the interior can be approached with the assistance of artificial lighting.
Chandi Devi is one of the various forms of goddess Durga (the goddess of power). It is equally worshipped by Hindus as well as Buddhist in the area. It is an example of the assimilation of Tibeo-Burman and Indo-Aryan religion. This sect is more influenced by Tantric traditions and is observed mostly in the various places of the district.
Situated in Jantarkhani VDC, ToluGumba ia a place of pilgrimage for Buddhists, especially Sherpa people, the monastery, standing in a very beautiful and attractive place, enshrines brass, wooden and concrete image of Lord Buddha and is a place worth visiting.