A Brief Introduction of Tourist Destinations in Dolakha district

Dolakha District

Dolakha is mountainous district of Janakpur zone in the centraldevelopment region. Its total land area is 2191sq Km. and its borders contiguous with Solukhumbu and Ramachhap the east, Ramachhap and Sindhupalchock in the south, Sindhupalchock in the west and with the Tibetan Autonomous Region of People's Republic of China in the north. Sitali, the lowest part of the district is 723 meter above sea level whereas Mt.Gaurishankar, the highest part of the district is 7134 meter above sea level. Dolakha is the land of all seasons year around there is a myriad place to go, place to meet and sites to see. Dolakha is an attractive tourist destination and the people of Dolakha are eager to welcome tourist in the district. 

Charikot:

133 Km. from Kathmandu, 4 hours by Car & half day by bus, Charikot provides a spectacular mountain views, the prominent peak being Gaurishankar(7134). It is a district headquarters, geographically looking like the beautiful indian city, Dargeeling, situated at an altitude of 1970 meter. We can visit Rolwaling range, Tamakoshi River, green hills and settlements in one time from beautiful small Green City, Charikot.

Jiri Valley

Jiri valley lies at the distance of 55 Km. east from Charikot and 188 Km. northeast from Kathmandu. Swiss tourists compare this valley with beautiful city of Switzerland, Jurich. The valley has its own importance being the gateway to Mt. Everest. It is from jiri that you start your trek to Those, Cherdung, Thodung. Walking around jiri valley or up to the cherdung cheese factory (1hour distance) will be a welcome exercise for your legs before starting one the long way back from Jiri. Jiri & village nearby is the home of jirel which is not found in other district of Nepal. This fact could be an interesting subject for sociological research & having special interest on it.

Kalinchowck

In the north part of the Charikot, at a distance of 18 Km., there lies Kalinchowck temple at an altitude of 3842 miter. Goddess Kalinchowck is highly noted as a wishful filling goddess through out the country. The temple has its remarkable significance on the occasion of Janaipurnima, Dasai, Chaite Dasai, a huge procession takes place centered around the goddess. Kalinchowck is 6 hours’ walk uphill from Charikot. It is a famous pilgrimage site for Hindus. The fascinating Klinchowck hill also offers a gorgeous view of the Himalian range, enchanting hundred green hills, beautiful settlements etc.

Beding

Beding village is located in Ward No. 1 of Gaurishankar VDC. The village is inhabited by the Sherpas only and the prime source of their livelihood is climbing mountains. Sherpas are world famous mountaineers, capable of climbing mountains without formal education and training. More than 29 people of the village have already scaled Mt. Everest. Visit of this matchless picturesque village of the mountaineers and interaction with the legendary Sherpas provides one with nice feeling.

Sailung
Sailung, one of the most magnificent tourist attractions situated 18 Km. southeast from Charikot. It is an important for religious and natural tourist center where we entertain visiting Sailungeshor Mahadev and hundred of pleasing green hills. It is situated in an elevation of 3500 meters which is connected by motorable road.

Tashi Monestry

In the northern part of Dolakha, there is a famous Tashi Monastery at the base of Himalayan range in Bigu VDC. The Monastery is renowned as an institute for Buddhists nuns (also known as "Aani"). The Monastery welcomes the visitors to visit inside with its precious scriptures and painting. It takes two days distance, around 45 Km. from district headquarters. 2 hours distance from Bigu Monastery, we can make side trip to slate mine at Aalumpu VDC.

Tshorolpa Glacier Lake

The world famous Glacier Lake "Tsho Rolpa" is situated in the village of Rolwaling of Gaurishankar VDC. Situated at an altitude of 4581 meter, this proglacial lake is the biggest glacier lake of the country. Rolwaling is the destination for adventure seekers.

Bheemeshwor Temple

Bheemeshor temple is one of the important religious places of Nepal situated at Dolakha town, 4 km. east from Charikot. Pilgrim from India and different part from the Nepal comes to visit the temple with faith of completion of wish. Out of four epithets of God Shiva, it is known that one is Pashupatinath and other is Bheemeshwor. The temple is supposed to establish in "Kiratkaal". Bheemeshower is also known as "One Icon, Three Incarnation" the roofless temple of Lord Bheemsen, the deity of boundless power. Various processions takes place one occasion of Bheme akadeshi, Dasai, Chaite Dasai & Khadga Jattra

Dolakha, a historical town:

Dolakha town has it own importance for it is ancient in economic, social and religion field. Dolakha encompasses the history of both the Kirant and Lichhabi period. Trade route to Bhote of Tibet from Dolakha was linked from Tamakosi till the end of the Malla period. There are three entry points to Tibet named Kuti through Bigu, Bhote through Lchema and Tibet through Lamabagar, Laoche till date. Newar are the tribes of religion, culture, language and other social systems God bhieemsen, the famous temple in Nepal, is situated in the town which was established in Kirat period, it is estimated. It is believed that if any distinct episode in country is going to happen in the country, it begins to sweat from the statue of God Bheemeshowr.

It is also stated in Puran that the Pandav were under grounded for one year in this town. They were using separate language among them during then underground period. This language is recognized as Dolakha language now.

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Transport Facilities

1.Kathmandu - Jiri - Daily
2.Kathmandu - Tamakoshi - Khimti - Manthali - Daily
3.Kathmandu - Dolakha - Daily
4.Kathmandu - Charikot - Daily
5.Charikot - Dolakha - Singati - Daily
6.Daurali - Mude - Charikot - Daily
7.Dolakha - Charikot - Jiri - Daily