Visiting Nepal

Charikot

User Rating: / 0
PoorBest 

Charikot is a beautiful region in which the riverine valleys open out into massive volcanic folds. Sub-tropical settlements on the banks of rivers boast banana trees, guava and an abundance of fish. Above the banks hover the terraced fields of paddy, make, wheat and millet.

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.

The region is bordered by the Sun Kosi River on the west and the Khimti Khola River on the eastem edge. To the north east lies the impressive Rolwaling Himal to the western edge of which are such peaks as Gauri Shanker and Melungtse. Gauri Shanker is synonymous with the god Shiva and his consort Parvati.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.

Access :

The road to Charikot and Jiri breaks off from the Araniko Hiighway at the 78km mark. Regular bus services are available.