One of the perks of traveling during the off-season is that you get to see the place raw and real. While the iconic hotspots are comparatively less crowded, it is the bonus of finding something hidden, something unexplored, that makes the whole travel plan worthwhile. Even the locals are welcoming and would not mind sharing a story or two, giving you a glimpse into their day-to-day lives. Bhedetar is an all-weather tourist destination. During the cold hour in southern planes, Bhedetar has sunny days and in baking sunny days in southern plains, Bhedetar has chilling winds with the serene surroundings. Serpentine roadways of Koshi Highway from Dharan connect Bhedetar. This is the most accessible traveling point both for the northern and southern side of East Nepal.
If you want fresh air, Calm & quite Place in peak summer, visit Bhedetar near Dharan in Nepal. It’s amazing place, the tower is quite long and you can feel clouds and chilled air. Bhedetar is a village in the Dhankuta District in the Koshi Zone of eastern Nepal. Census reflects a population of 2643 people living in 513 individual households. It is at an elevation of 1420 meters. It is actually the borderline of Sunsari and Dhankuta district. It is known for its unpredictable weather – a moment it hides in the blanket of thick fog and another moment it reveals itself as the crown of urban Dharan. After Namjhe, a part of Bhedetar was declared as a world’s top 12 underreported tourism destination by CNN, Bhedetar got limelight worldwide. There are few traveling points around Bhedetar.
Singsuwa (Namaste) Falls: Namaste Falls is a popular attraction located in Bhedetar Village about 23 kilometers away from the city of Dharan in Nepal. The Waterfall is mainly known for the ‘namaste’ it forms as it cascades down the slopes of a rocky hill at the height of 80 meters. The area is quite remote and thus, uninhabited. While this may cause a slight delay in the procurement of things, it makes up for it by offering jaw-dropping views of the surroundings. This fall is in the head of Singsuwa stream. Also known as Namaste Jharana, this fall is some 8-kilometer away from Bhedetar Bazaar. This fall is more than 50 meters tall.
Pindeshwor Temple: Pindeshwor Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the central region of Dharan in Nepal, at the base of the Vijayapur Hill. The temple provides a tranquil escape in the bustling area. Dantakali Temple was built in the honor of Goddess Parvati. It is located in Bijayapur Village located about 3 kilometers away from the center of Dharan city in Nepal. Dharan Clock Tower is a striking landmark in Dharan, Nepal. It is also a popular tourist attraction that was built in 1991. Its design closely resembles the Clock Tower of Hong Kong.
Bijayapur: Bijayapur is located in Dharan, Nepal and is famous for the Budha Subba Temple and the Dantakali Temple. The latter is dedicated to Sati Devi (Goddess Parvati) and is considered to be one of the Shakti Peeths. The former is visited mostly by those who want to make a wish. The Budha Subba Temple is a famous religious shrine, mostly for the Eastern Nepalese. The establishment has many folk tales surrounding it, along with many superstitious beliefs. It is best known for being a peaceful location where people can wish for happiness and luck.
Bhedetar Bazaar: Bhedetar is both transit and destination point in East Nepal. People travel to Bhedetar both for escaping the baking sun and freezing cold in summer and winter seasons respectively. People make Bhedetar also as a transit point during vehicular journeys to hilly districts of Nepal’s Koshi Zone. Bhedetar: Bhedetar is in 18-kilometer uphill from Dharan, a beautiful town in East Nepal. It is at an altitude of 1420 from sea level. Plus, it is not so far from southern borders with Indian states of Bihar and West Bengal. 04-hour drive from West Bengal border and a 2-hour drive from the Bihar borders of Nepal is enough to reach Bhedetar. Bhedetar is famous for its great nature, culture, and adventure.
Pathibhara Temple: Pathibhara is a very famous religious shrine both for Hindu and Kirati folks all over the world. It can be reached within a half-hour walk from Bhedetar Bazaar. The Pathibhara temple of Bhedetar is a branch of the main Pathibhara temple of Taplejung. Pathivara temple, also known as Mukkumlung, is said to be one of the most significant Hindu temples in Nepal. Situated on the Taplejung hills, the Pathivara temple offers scenic views of Mount Kanchenjunga. In fact, the road to the temple itself meanders through fog-filled landscapes and tall, shady trees. The members of the Nepal royal family are said to be ardent devotees of the Goddess and come here often to pay their respects.
Namje Village: Situated at an altitude of 1770 meters above the sea level, Namje village is just 2.5 kilometers away from Bhedetar Bazaar. This Magar-majority ethnic village has unique Magar culture, language, ethnic attires and their vey famous typical dance called ‘Hurra’. Namje is the best place to peep northern Himalayan peaks including Mt. Everest, Mt. Kumbhakarna, Mt. Makalu, Mt. Kanchanjunga and few other peaks. Not only Himalayan peaks, but this place is also best to point to glance southern plains of Nepal and its southern borders with India. This place also contains a place called Aatma Ghar, designed by American architect Travice Price. Price collected stones from 231 graves of this place and assembled at a place and made a collective grave. This is described as the 17th wonders of the world. Plus, CNN has listed this village as a top 12 underreported traveling destination in the world. Beautiful scenes, hospitable locals and typical Magar culture have decorated this place as a busy traveling destination. Many travelers from Nepal and India come to visit this place every day. Construction of hotels and home-stays are on the rise in this beautiful tourist place.
Sayok Yak (Sanghuri Fort): This is an ancient fort made by Sayok Hang, a ancient Limbu king, after winning Thebohang. Sayok Yak is called Sanghuri Gadhi these days. This point was an ancient strategic point of Limbu king. There are 10 stone rooms in this fort where army soldiers guarding this fort would live in. Still, there are some remnants of this ancient fort. Stones of this fort were brought from Fusre stream of Dharan. This fort is a good location to have good views of Dharan and parts of Eastern Terai.
Bhedetar View Tower (Shailung Danda): A western hilltop of Bhedetar Bazaar is called Shailung danda or Charles Point. This hilltop was climbed the then prince Charles of UK during his visit to this place in the 1980s. Prince Charles was happy to see Himalayan peaks like Mt. Kumbhakana, Mt. Makalu. Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest. Likewise, Dharan, Itahari, Biratnagar and Koshi Barrage is also visible from this hilltop. It is said that all 16 districts of East Nepal can be seen in binocular views from this point.
Dhwaje Danda: Positioned at an altitude of 700 feet from sea level, this is located in Sanghuigadhi Rural Municipality-6 of Dhankuta. This is the best place to have sunrise views in Koshi Zone of Nepal. Himalayan peaks like Mt. Kumbhakana, Mt. Makalu. Mt. Kanchenjunga and Mt. Everest is also clearly seen from here. Serpentine Tamor River and probably the biggest banyan tree of Asia can be seen from this hilltop. Situated in a 3-hour walking distance from Bhedetar, this place has seen rising numbers of hotels and home-stays. The graveled road to reach this place is being upgraded. Okhre View Tower: Okhre View Tower is located in Sanghurigadhi Rural Municipality-5 of Dhankuta district. This place can be reached within a 6-kilometer road distance from Bhedetar Bazaar to Rajarani.
Rajarani Tal: This self-made natural lake is at an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level. Lotus is a flower in the middle of this natural lake. This is probably biggest and most beautiful lake in hilly areas of East Nepal. This place was originally called as Mayawarak and Pawarak in local indigenous Limbu language. This lake area contains two little ponds called Dude Daha and Kali Daha and little falls. Visitors can enjoy boating and fishing in this beautiful lake. This valley-like place has huge touristic potential. It takes around a 5-hour walk from Bhedetar to reach this lake. A vehicular ride from Bhedetar to Rajarani Lake takes around 1 hour. Touristic hotels and some home-stays are available in this area.
Bishranti Temple: Bishranti temple is famous for the temple and elderly home in East Nepal. Around 50 elderly citizens are staying in this temple. They are provided with free treatment, food, and housing. Located on the lap of popular rafting river Tamor which originates from the Himalayas, this temple is a good traveling point both on religious and philanthropic grounds. Visitors from Nepal and India crowd this temple almost all day. Rafters make rafting from this place to Chatara of Sunsari for a 1-day rafting package.
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