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Friday, February 19, 2010

DHANKUTA


Situated 56 km north of Dharan, Dhankuta is a beautiful town popularly called he queen of the hills because of its scenic beauty. Dhankuta is famous for its orange groves and leafy scenery punctuated by many mountains 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 km north of Dhankuta Bazar and the place is famous for its the panoramic view of Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest), Makalu, Lotshe, Kumbhakarna etc.
Bhedetar, a small hill station, is situated 16 km north of Dharan over a flat hillock at an altitude of 1430 m. 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 Bazar can be seen from a tall point Charlse Point which is named after Prince Charlse of the United Kingdom when he visited the place. The famous temple of goddess Pathibhara stands 3 km west of the place. The temple can be accessed only on foot.
Rajarani, a beautiful valley, is situated 16 km east of Bhedetar in Rajarani VDC. The place is believed tobe the capital of Limbu Kingdom 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 Terai in the south and majestic Himalayan peaks in the north.
Sinduwa is a small but beautiful establishment 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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