Baraha Chhetra

Baraha Chhetra is one of the four greatest Hindu pilgrimages. This is the spot where Barah, the boar incarnation of Lord Bishnu, protector of the universe, fought with the demon Hiranakshya and killed him. Apart from the main shrine dedicated to Barah, there are many other temples that bear the image of Bishnu's boar incarnation.

Biratnagar

Biratnagar is Nepal's second biggest city. The place is prospering as a magnet for trade and Industry. Streets are lined with array of concrete building and border-bazaar shops. That said, the city centre is relatively laid-back and traffic-free. If you are here on a Wednesday don't miass Biratnagar's heat Bazaar, held in a field east of town.

Charikot/Jiri

About 133 kilometers form Kathmandu, Charikot provides a spectacular mountain view of Gaurishankar. In the eastern upper part of Dolkha township there is a famous roofless temple of Dolkha Bhimsen. The highway to Jiri is famous for the environment friendly approach adopted during its design, construction and maintenance. Jirels, one of the unique ethnic groups of Nepal reside here. Jir, in fact, is one of the major starting points for mountain trek to Mount Everest region.

Dharan

Dharan lies right at the foot of hills, but the transformation when coming from Terai is dramatic. It is a hill town with hill people. Dharan is also the gateway to such towns in eastern hills as Dhankuta which are being developed as regional center for the whole area. Until 1989 there used to be a British Grukha Camp in Dharan which was used to recruit Gurkha soldiers from the eastern hills. Rais and Limbus from eastern Nepal used to constitute the major portion of Gurkha soldiers. Dharan is now a bustling bazaar town that has grown rapidly. Temples of Dhantakali, Buda Subba and Singha Bahini in Dharan are unique and famous.

Gosainkunda

One of Nepal's most famous religious places of pilgrimage is Gosainkunda lake situated at an altitude of about 4360 m. Surrounded by high mountains on the north and east, this lake is grand and picturesque. there are other nine famous lakes such as Saraswati, Bhairav, Sourya and Ganesh kunda. Every year during Janai Purnima in August, thousands of Hindu pilgrims come here to lake holy bathe in the lake.The large rock in the center of the lakes is said to be the remains of a Shiva shrine and it is also claimed that channel carries water from the lakes directly to the tank at the Kumbheshwar Temple in Patan,60km to the south.

Helambu

Helambu, situated about 72kilometers north-east of Kathmandu, is famous for its science grandeur and pleasant climate. There are many Buddhist monasteries amidst a rich and enchanting landscape. Helambu is great for short treks. Helambu was once considered a hidden, sacred domain and its misty ridges and fertile valleys are still comparatively isolated. The peaks of Langtang Himal are clearly visible from the area.

Hile

It is situated about 13 km north of Dhankuta Bazaar. The panorama of major picks of eastern Himalaya including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest), Makalu, Lhotse and Kumbhakarna can enjoyed from Hile.

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