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    One of Nepal’s well known district of far west gateway of Nepal is best known for its “Barasingha” world famous Suklaphanta Wildlife Reserve, thick natural forest, holysites and unique culture, tranquil picnic and sightseeing stops is close to Indian cities Delhi, Lucknow and Nainital. There are several holy sites one can visit in and around the area. It is also famous for Tharu Culture, Chhaliya Dance, Gaura Festival, Deuda Dance and Beautiful Lakes.

    Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve: Nepal’s best-known and most accessible Wildlife Reserve having large Swamp Deer Herds of Asia, Shuklaphanta wildlife Reserve is invariable associated with the Royal Bengal Tiger and the great One-horned Rhinoceros both endangered species. The river offers a variety of experiences with the diverse interior and abundant wildlife. Forests, streams and rivers, lakes, and several large phantas (grasslands), for which the park is named, comprise the habit of the reserve. Sal trees dominate the forests, Khair-Sisso forests are found along the riverside areas.

    Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve
    Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve

    The reserve provides habitant for about 350 species of birds, including saru, swamp francolin, grass own, warblers, flycatcher, and the endangered Bengal florican. The reserve is home to 21 species of fish including the mahaseer; rohu and tenger. The reserve also houses a diverse population of reptiles like the marsh mugger crocodile, cobra and Python.

     

    Suspension Bridge: Suspension Bridge in Mahakali River to join one and only Island of Nepal near Shuklaphanta wildlife Reserve is one of the main attraction of this district having length of 1496.5 meter.

    Lakes: Bedkot and Jhilmile lakes are most famous lakes of national standard in Kanchanpur beside this Banda, Rani, Sundev, Gadbijala, Kalikith, Purania, Shova, Bantaria, Lamotal, Tara are attractive lakes.

    Food: You can get western, continental, Nepali, Indian, Chinese food in tourist standard restaurants, kheer (pudding), Sel Roti (fox bread), Tama (bamboo shoots) and Mada, Batku, Nissosya, Dhikri and continental items are also available on demand.

    Major Festivals: Dashain, Tihar or Deepawali, Teej, Rakshya Bandhan, Gauru Parv (Gora), Hori, Bishu, Maghi etc.

    Religious Places: Worshiper from different parts of Nepal and India visit the Siddhanth Temple (Siddha Baba) during special occasions (Purnagiri Mela), as it believed that a pilgrimage to Purnagiri-Siddhababa ensures fulfillment of all that the pilgrim desires. Siddhanath, Bajinath, Shiva dham, Saketdham (Bishnu Mandir), Siddha baba, Jhimilisthal, Ghatal Baba, Bedkot, Ninglasaini, Babathan (Dodhara), Bandevi Temple, Basi Samaiji, Tripura Sundari Temple, Pashupatinath Temple (Bhasi), Baddi Malas are famous religious places.

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    July 15, 2008
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