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Dharan is a city in Koshi Zone, Sunsari district, eastern NepalAcity of Ex-Gorkhas, unity in diversity, Dharan lies right at the foot of hills, but the transformation when coming from Terai is dramatic. In the distance of 540 KM from Kathmandu, the city is highly rich with different culture, religion, natural beauties and modern development. Beautiful roads, remarkable homes and natural beauty aren't all that makes Dharan. It embraces cleanliness, openness, friendly hill people and their smiles. Dharan grew after British setup the `Gurkha Recruitment Center' in 1953, which helped many Nepalese earn employment. Two ethnic groups namely Rais and Limbus used to constitute the major portion of Gurkah soldiers. These groups came from the eastern region of Nepal, and Dharan was their center for training. The population mainly consists of Mongolian origins. Dharan is Famous for temples, scenery and cleanliness.

Dharan City
Dharan Town

Some of the terrific features of the city, A Queen of Eastern Nepal, have been succeeded to attract the domestic and international tourists including south Asian in thousands of number with in a year. Bhedetar hill, all season cold, in the north of city is mostly liked by domestic and Indian tourists. View tower and Charles point are popular to view the whole hill, mountain and tarai of eastern region. A total view of Dharan, Itahari and Biratnagar towns are possible from these points. The Tamor and saptakoshi rivers running from the north and west border of Dharan have always been dream of courageous rafters for white water rafting and bath.

Dharan is Famous for:  It is known for having B. P. Koirala Institute of Health and Science, over 25 Temples and holy sites, and scenery  making it one of the important pilgrimage destinations of Nepal, and Dharan is also the gateway to Nepal's popular tea growing region `Dhankuta'. It is also known as environmentally friendly city, and a land of friendly and lovely hill people with with smiling faces.

How to Reach Dharan: By bus or micro-van from Kakarbhitta or Biratnagar. From Itahari, Dharan is only 20 minutes bus journey and Itahari is well connected to all the other cities of Nepal. So anybody can come to Itahari and then take a micro van or bus to Dharan. Kakarvitta and Biratnagar both are on India-Nepal border and both are well connected to other major cities from Indian side. There are direct long distance bus routes from Kathmandu and Pokhra .

 
What to See and Do:

Temples like Dantakali, Budhasubba, Pindeshwori are places you shouldn't miss. Budhasubba is famous for bamboos that dont have tips. Couples write their names on the bamboo with the belief that they will have a long relationship. B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan is one of the best medical colleges in Nepal. You will find the institute great.

While you are in Dharan do not miss to go for rafting from Tamor river to Koshi.

Bhedetar (Sheep's Butte) is a beautiful hillside only about 15km (and straight up) from Dharan. It marks the end of the Tarai (plains) and the beginning of the foothills of the Himalaya. There are a number of lodges along the way providing a nice view down to the south.

You can view the scenic beauty of Dharan from Charles Point Bhedetar. You can visit many greenery parks like the Hariyali Park, Yalambar Park and Saptarangi park. You can see many wild animals wondering around in these parks.

 
Places to Visit in Dharan

Temples: Dharan is one of the holy places of Nepal. It has numerous temples; Pindeshwar temple, Dantakali temple, Pancha Kanyan temple, and Buddha Subba temple. Many Hindu pilgrims visit holi temples located in this region as well as those located in other parts of Makwanpur District of Nepal

The Mountain Views of Bhedetar: Bhedetar is located 9 Kilometer away from Dharan. When the sky is clear (especially during Autumn season), one can witness magnificent views of the Himalayan range, and enjoy fresh Himalayan breeze.

Pakhri Bash: Small hill village which had the British base camp built to Recruit Gurkha Army. Some British monuments can be found here.

Dhankuta / Hile - Tea Gardens and Bazaar: From Dharan, about 50 Kilometers of what is the most scenic drive in Nepal takes you to a place where your imagination of greenery gardens are revealed. Some say, come to Dhankuta, if you want to walk in the clouds. Meet the clouds, village folks, and greet the awesome enchanting tea gardens here, and learn some on organic tea and tea processing units in Nepal. If you are a tea lover, you will enjoy visiting a privately owned tea garden and factory named Guranse. Also visit Hile, a hill town situated at 1850 meter altitude, which is just 6 Kilometer from Dhankuta for the Hile Bazaar and gracious people.

Basantapur: This hill is located about 90 KM from Dharan, and about 1 KM from Hile. It is the starting point for trekking to Kanchanjunga base camp. Beyond the hill, beautiful forests Rhododendrons (Guranse in Nepali) can be seen. Guranse is the Nepal's national flower.

Raja Rani Hill: Excellent spot to view Kanchenjunga, Khumbakarna, Makalu and Mt. Everest. The hill is located 20 Kilometer from Dharan.


Comments (30)add feed
... : amit
pls tell me your contact telephone number for dharan rafting.
July 06, 2008
... : kebal
other things is good but the foto gallery is not quality for visitor to see
July 21, 2008
... : Asish Rai
hi, this is me ashish from Kingdom of Saudi Araabia n i would like to suggest that please update your site time to tim and provide the full information just as a tourist guide so put more particular picture belonging to the place.
to make more familiear for your site.
October 13, 2008
hi im saroj from dharan
October 23, 2008
... : saroz
hi im sarozgive more informationd about dharan and make site of dharan most popular in world
November 27, 2008
... : Bill Jenkins
Can you give address of person(s) responsible for British Gurkhas Cemetery, Dharan.
June 14, 2009
... : veshraj
you can phone to +977-25-525555 in B.P. Koirala institute of health science where the cemetery lies.
June 26, 2009
... : veshraj
Dharan is more beautiful then it is written here. smilies/wink.gif
June 26, 2009
... : Bill Jenkins
I will be returning to Dharan in November 2009. At 11am on Wednesday the 11th November 2009 I will stand playing my pipes in tribute to the thousands of Gurkhas who rest forgotten the world over. RIT BAHADUR RAI was only 16 years of age when he died in IRAQ in 1941. Nobody was interested in this wee lad and even the British Ministry Of Defense held no record of him. I HAVE CHANGED ALL THAT. They know now. My visit to the cemetery will be a lone one as I do not belong to any organisation. There will be no great fuss - just a 75 year old piper playing "Going Home" to a young Gurkha who never did.
Any are welcome to join me but rememeber that we gather to pay tribute in humility. RIT BAHADUR RAI came from a village named GARIGAON but despite four years of enquiry I have not been able to locate it exactly.
July 21, 2009
... : pramesh
the address of BRITISH GORKHA WELFARE dharan you get the information from dharan muncipality
July 24, 2009
... : rajesh
wanted to go treking from dharan , to any nearest treking point plss give the detail if any
August 24, 2009
... : Raj B. Rai
Bill Jenkins, I wish I could present myself there when you come to Dharan in November, unfortunately I am away from Home. I am in Korea.
If I can find and download from net- "Going Home" I will play the song on the day and at the same time you play your pipe.
There could be other RIT BAHADUR RAIS FROM VARIOU GAIRI GAONS. Please find them-even if the MOD does not hold records. Authorities and governments can be ignorant but there are people who remember the forgotten ones like RIT BAHADURS.
You are a great person with great heart. I salute you.
I would love to have your email Bill if it is not problem for you. Mine is - This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
September 04, 2009
... : roshan rana
I miss my hometown . I am really proud of my self . Ma dharane hu yaar.Kohi kura bujheko hehehehehee
Dubai festival city
December 02, 2009
... : bill jenkins : http://Lone Piper
Nemaste,
Third time lucky ???? Not so. I have just returned from Nepal on yet another search for the village of GARIGAON. HOWEVER on the day before I returned to UK I got some good news. The Dhankuta Municipaly and a group of trekking guides have located the village and family relatives of RIT BASHADUR RAI. So once again I will be returning to Nepal in Novermber 2010. I hope to meet the ralatives in Okhaldunga. I will welcome any contacts on This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Keep in touch.
Bill jenkins
Liverpool
UK
December 08, 2009
... : khemraj kafle
come beack my contry after visit dharan verry hi fi dharan.
December 19, 2009
... : anjuuuu
smilies/smiley.gifi lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv dharan .all are requested to come 2 see dharan once
December 22, 2009
... : nd rai
I Really Miss Myhometown, i love my dharan.
December 31, 2009
... : Reena
Dharan is called "Eton of Nepal" because of the numerous educational institutions that are scattered all around. Apart from that the place has over 25 Temples and holy sites, making it an important pilgrimage destination for the Hindus. Among the temples Pindeshwar, Dantakali and Pancha Kanyan are the must visit because of their distinct architecture styles. Bhedetar, located 9 Kilometer away from Dharan, is probably the best viewpoint in the entire Tarai region. Weather permitting; one can witness magnificent views of the Himalayan range from this site.
February 19, 2010
... : krishna
"THOUGH I AM IN INDIA NOW" but 1 thing i wanna say that "YEHI MAATO MA JANMEKO ASAI MA MITULA" my DHARAN my NEPAL. I AM PROUD TO BE A NEPALI. THOUGH WE R LANDLOCKED BUT NOW A CHANGE WILL COME TO NEPAL AND WE ARE THE CHANGE.
April 04, 2010
... : saudash
No word for Dharan. Unexplainable the buitiness. My Dharan my pride I luv it till the last life...
June 04, 2010
... : Bhupal Thapa
Nameste
Dharan is very beautiful city and clean and green city i like dharan very much and do you know the dhankuta city from dharan it is also one of the most beautyful city among all in nepapl
i like it cuz i born in dhankuta
July 22, 2010
... : Niza
hi! I niza from Malaysia I Malaysian citizen. Good to hear about dhran from u all. Hope I can go there to visit my mother in law. may I know at dhran have muslim there cause I muslim. Hope I can get many friend there.
July 23, 2010
... : jobs nepal : http://ejobnepal.com
Nameste Dharan is very beautiful city and clean and green city i like dharan very much
August 12, 2010
... : birendra pal
smilies/cool.gif i loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooove dharan very much
October 06, 2010
... : Santosh bastola
If u need any types of help of dharan then jst write me email. i will give u more information which i knw... thank you... " This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it "
October 11, 2010
... : Bijaya Magar : http://viewdharan.com
click here for more information about dharan. http://viewdharan.com
January 03, 2011
... : krishna yonjan
i love dharan it is like europian style.modern life u can see only in dharan city plz.welcome once
February 20, 2011
... : Pritam
After visiting to dharan i feel like to live in this place only smilies/shocked.gif its like the heaven................frm the hotel view...........somebody says its true that its nepals switzerland its realllllllllyyyyyyyyyy a unfagatable place smilies/shocked.gif
June 16, 2011
hei dharan is also the origin place of bodybuilding in dharan...
go to www.justgymdharan.blogspot.com for more details or check on facebook.."JustGym Dharan"
September 01, 2011
... : puspa Bahadur adhikari
this is good but no fully information of Dharan development.
March 07, 2012
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