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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 (18) >> feed
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written by amit, July 06, 2008

pls tell me your contact telephone number for dharan rafting.

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written by kebal, July 21, 2008

other things is good but the foto gallery is not quality for visitor to see

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written by Asish Rai, October 13, 2008

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.

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written by saroz, October 23, 2008

hi im saroj from dharan

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written by saroz, November 27, 2008

hi im sarozgive more informationd about dharan and make site of dharan most popular in world

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written by Bill Jenkins, June 14, 2009

Can you give address of person(s) responsible for British Gurkhas Cemetery, Dharan.

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written by veshraj, June 26, 2009

you can phone to +977-25-525555 in B.P. Koirala institute of health science where the cemetery lies.

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written by veshraj, June 26, 2009

Dharan is more beautiful then it is written here. smilies/wink.gif

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written by Bill Jenkins, July 21, 2009

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.

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written by pramesh, July 24, 2009

the address of BRITISH GORKHA WELFARE dharan you get the information from dharan muncipality

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written by rajesh, August 24, 2009

wanted to go treking from dharan , to any nearest treking point plss give the detail if any

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written by Raj B. Rai, September 04, 2009

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

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written by roshan rana, December 02, 2009

I miss my hometown . I am really proud of my self . Ma dharane hu yaar.Kohi kura bujheko hehehehehee
Dubai festival city

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written by bill jenkins, December 08, 2009

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

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written by khemraj kafle, December 19, 2009

come beack my contry after visit dharan verry hi fi dharan.

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written by anjuuuu, December 22, 2009

smilies/smiley.gifi lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv dharan .all are requested to come 2 see dharan once

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written by nd rai, December 31, 2009

I Really Miss Myhometown, i love my dharan.

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written by Reena, February 19, 2010

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.

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