Eastern (Purwanchal) Region
The fourteen administrative zones of Nepal are split between five development regions, one of which is the Eastern (Purwanchal) Region . The town of Dhankuta is the capital of the Eastern Region, as well as the capital of the Dhankuta District. The area around the town is primarily used for agriculture, with small rural villages scattered throughout the region. Dhankuta is located on the North-South Koshi Highway and serves as an important commercial and trading center for the Eastern Region of Nepal.
Located in the Koshi Zone of the Eastern Region, the city of Biratnagar is Nepal's second largest city, offering quite a number of attractions that tourists find appealing. Biratnagar is the gateway to the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, a peaceful haven for Nepal’s flora and fauna and a prime bird-watching destination that is visited by birding enthusiasts from far and wide. Also near Biratnagar is the Hindu pilgrimage site of Baraha Kshetra drawing Hindu devotees to worship.
Trekking is a wonderful way to enjoy the natural treasures and scenic beauty of Nepal and there are many trekking routes to choose from in the Eastern Region. Whichever way you choose to travel you are sure to find many interesting places when exploring the Eastern Region (Purwanchal) of Nepal.
User Comments & Reviews
2010-03-07 14:56:03
It's good to hear about Dharan 'cause i am from there but there is much more to be done, many many much more. For example, Protection of "Bhatabhunge raja ko darbar"(Palace of king Bhatabhunge". there are lots of archeologically significant places and many historically significant ancient structures. There is many many things to be done not only at dharan but through out our country
2010-02-17 21:40:38
nice description but rajdevi temple is not that far. its chinna masta temple you are talking about here. rajdevi temple is about a kilometer from the center.
2010-01-15 17:15:34
yeh nepal got lots of beautiful places and attractive culture but the condition there make every vistor feel the terror...to visit nepal...i am nepalese too and do listion bad news every day ..strike,muderd these and that ...i guess nepal shouldn't have too many netagiri that is wat these days nepal goin down by down .....i ll pray to god that let nepal has one rule peace and prospority.........thanx
2010-01-12 07:33:20
i feel a great pleasure hearing a name of dharan and it,s infrastructure development but feel sad for sad as it doesn,d have an air port
2010-01-07 09:04:30
I have visited all the district of eastern development region last month and organised climatechange workshop. during my visiting time I found it very beautifull
2010-01-07 02:36:18
there is no airport
2009-12-18 18:31:15
I request all to visit beautiful city Dharan. City of different rituals different traditions and modern fashion.
2009-11-26 09:51:20
Jhapa is a beautiful district It is the most developed district in nepal
2009-09-12 16:48:45
Realy Itahari will be beutiful city in Nepal .
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