BHOJPUR

Bhojpur is the district headquarter of Bhojpur district. Bhajpur is very famous for khukuri (legendary Gurkha knife) made by local people. Balankha is one of the growing towns in the southwest area of Bhojpur. Another town Ghoretar, southeast of Bhojpur, has been a center point of trade, education and administration for a long time. It is famous as Hatuwa Gadi "a powerful fort of Kirat king Sunahang" in Kirat history. The most distinctive thing about Balankha is its famous Chhongkha Chandi celebration. It is the Kirat Rai festival when Rais go to 'Chandi Than' at Dammarkhu village of Khotang (across the river Buwa Khola), pray for good harvest and rain. Then they flock back to open space of Chandi Bazaar, there they dance and celebrate with great joy.
Hatuwagadhi is a significant historical place of Bhajpur district. The place is situated at Ranibas VDC, 30 km south of the district headquarter. Bhojpur Bazaar is located at an altitude of about 6,000 ft. above the mean sea level. Importance of Hatuwagadhi is due to the fact that the place was the capital of a Kirant state, Majh Kirant before the unification of Nepal by Shah Kings. The ruins of the place were the capital, and forts can still be seen there. These ruins have greater archeological, architectural and historical significance. Besides, the place is adorned with a unique lands ape and nature that make the place all time attractive. Panoramic views of Himalayas, green hills, rivers, deep gorges and valleys are regular scenes. It is thrilling experience to see such things from a place in such a low altitude. The other thing that adds to its attraction is the unique culture of the people inhabiting the place and the vicinity.
Situated in Bhojpur district, Golma Raja is famous for its unique natural setting. There is myth associated with the place. The myth has it that the whole marriage processing of king Golma disappeared when it reached this place in the ancient time. The images in the stone cliff very similar to that of the procession can still be seen.