Basantapur

BASANTAPUR (2,200 m) is a town set amidst enchanting scenery of mountains, lakes and greenery in eastern Nepal. Pastures, hills included with rhododendron and jasmine plant life, beautiful dawn and sundown views, friendly human beings and a rich Limbu lifestyle make Basantapur appealing. Basantapur hosts trekkers at the manner to Taplejung and Mt. Kanchenjunga. human beings: Limbu subculture is foremost in Basantapur and surrounding areas. other ethnic businesses that live within the vicinity are the Gurung, Rai, Tamang, Brahmin and Chhettri. Tharu, Newar and Marwadi human beings also stay in the vicinity. the general public are farmers by profession

experience TINJURE ,a ridge at three,066 m gives, marvelous perspectives of the dawn and sundown, and the mountains. Tinjure Danda is about half of-hour stroll from Basantapur Bazaar and is well-known for its rhododendrons – a beautiful 34 types. The TINJURE MILKE JALJALE trail, also known as the RHODODENDRON path, leads you via Taplejung, Tehrathum and Sankhuwasabha districts. Heading northeast out of Hile - to the north of Dharan - the trail climbs step by step thru settle-ments of recent migrants from the northern Olangchung vicinity - trans-Himalayan yak drivers. on the manner lies Gupha Pokhari, a serene lake set on a ridge that appears east on the Kanchenjunga massif and west at Makalu and Khumbu Himal. From right here, a shorter trek follows the Milke Danda ridge (2,905 m) - a rhododendron wooded area - due north, climbing to 4,700 m into the Jaljale Himal, a faraway location spotted with lakes and inhabited by means of mountain people from Tibet. you could then descend east to the Mewa Khola (circulation) and hold to Taplejung's airfield and similarly to the Kanchenjunga Conservation vicinity. Alternately, you may start from Phidim at the end of a newly com¬pleted dry season dirt road that trav¬erses Ilam's young tea estates. PATTEK DANDA (2,500 m) is famous for the sunrise, sunset perspectives over the Himalayas together with Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga. Pattek Danda is right for brief treks and is likewise a terrific region for picnics. It lies approximately three km from Basantapur. Pattek Danda can also be reached thru Chitre that is a 15-minute force away. From right here, Pattek Danda is a 30-minute trek.

different sights

MARG POKHARI (2,600 m) is a natural pond at the lap of the hills on the way to Basantapur from Sindhuwa, that's 5 km from Basantapur Bazaar. The pond holds non secular importance as well as scenic beauty surrounded as it is via a dense rhododendron woodland. PANCHAKANYA POKHARI, additionally referred to as Chhathar Pokhari, is the largest pond in the vicinity. it's far about 2 hours’ walk further down from Sukrabare Bazaar, a super place to experience the rich Limbu subculture. The village may be reached through Sindhuwa Bazaar. HILE is a hill station to the north of Dharan, formerly a recruiting middle for British Gurkha infantrymen, that provides stunning views of the eastern Himalaya. Hile lies 13 km north of Dhankuta, a charming hill city of cobbled streets and white-washed houses. Bhedetar, the gateway to the Arun Valley, is every other famous hill station in the vicinity.

climate

The climate here is cool and temperate most instances of the year, making Basantapur ideal to go to anytime. however the pleasant times to go to are autumn and spring, from October to December or from February to April. Summers are exceptional with temperatures ranging from 10 to 20 tiers Celsius, even as winters are slight.

access / accommodation

Basantapur can be reached through Hile to the north of Dhankuta, which is 50 km north of Dharan. Buses leave for Dhankuta from the relevant Bus Station at Gongabu, Kathmandu. every other choice is to fly to Biratnagar and pressure to Hile Bazaar, from wherein buses are to be had to Basantapur. finances accommodations and mild lodging centers are to be had in Basantapur Bazaar. camping websites also are available for trekkers.