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Friday, April 19, 2013

Dolakha Kalinchowk Trek

Dolakha Kalinchowk Trek

Kalinchowk, residing at a height of above 3,700m is accessible from a drive from Kathmandu to Charikot and further 6-7 hours continuous trekking upward the hill. This is considered to be one of the non touristic trekking regions in eastern Nepal. The view of Ganesh Himal, Shisha Pangma, langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal Himal, Gauri Shankar etc. are clearly visible in fine weather condition through this route. Tremendous beauty from the high hill of Kalinchowk takes your breath once giving means to visit of this region. Dolakha Kalinchowk trek is unique product for cultural study and exploring natural beauties. It has various wonder of biodiversities and culture. Varieties of culture, unexplored inner site of local lifestyle and religious sites, daily activities are the main attraction of this area. So far it is completely stand as non touristy area. To trek in this area will directly or indirectly contribute for the local as little income


Travel In Sindhuli Ghadi In Nepal

Sindhuli District(Nepali: सिन्धुली जिल्ला a part of Janakpur Zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia. The district, with Sindhulimadhi Kamalamai as its district headquarters and covers an area of 2,491 km². In 2001 it had a population of 279,821, in 2011 the population was 296,192.

Historical Importance

This place has a huge historic significance. The Sindhuli Gadhi in Sindhuli is the place where British soldiers were defeated for the first time in Asia in 1767 A.D . The British under the leadership of Captain Kinloch came to help the then ruler of Kathmandu, Jai Prakash Malla against the attack of Prithvi Naraya Shah. The Gurkha soldiers were familiar with the terrain and they utilized it to the fullest. The British Army had advanced weaponry such as guns and cannons whereas the Gurkha were with bows and arrows, spears, etc. But the Gurkhas fought bravely and eventually defeated the British. The British ran for their lives and retreated leaving behind the weapons they brought together with them. Some of these weapons can still be found in Sindhuli Gadhi.