18 popular picnic spots of State 1
ITAHARI: MARCH. 13 – With the development of physical connectivity and rapid promotion by local levels, State 1 has seen a steady rise in travelling culture.
More people are travelling influenced by social media content generated by their peers and relatives.
Here is a list of 18 popular picnic spots of State 1:-
1. Kanyam, Ilam
Situated close to the Mechi highway of Ilam, this place is a hilltop decorated with mesmerizing tea gardens and a beautiful surrounding scenery. This place draws tourists from different places of Nepal and the neighbouring Indian states of West Bengal and Sikkim for picnicking, horseback riding, filming and many more. It is some 40 kilometres away from the East-West highway of Jhapa.
2. Mai Pokhari, Ilam
Located some 15 kilometers north of Ilam Bazaar, this place has both religious and natural significance. With an altitude of 2130 meter and an area of 188 hectors, this place has 2 hectors of wetland area.
3. Jor Pokhari, Panchthar
Lying in the junction of Panchthar and Taplejung, this place accommodates two ponds, which are close to each other and adjacent to the Mechi highway. Situated at a distance of 39 kilometers from it, this place is famed for both religious and cultural significance. It is believed that it is mandatory to worship at this place while journeying to Nepal’s famed shrine of Pathibhara temple of Taplejung district.
4. Bhedetar of Sunsari and Dhankuta
The busiest and most beautiful hill station of East Nepal is called Bhedetar. Located some 17 kilometers away from Dharan, this place shares both districts of Sunsari and Dhankuta. With 1430 meters in height from sea level and the closest hilly range from southern plains, people can get a glance of Terai and Himalayas at the same time from this place. Bhedetar is the best destination to escape the baking heat of Terai.
Lately, this has been a popular picnic, seminar and travelling point not just for Nepalese but also for Indians of Bihar and West Bengal. This place is close to other famous picnic places of Dhankuta like Namaste falls, Rajarani and Dwajedanda
5. Basantapur of Tehrathum
Tinjure, Milke and Jaljale of Tehrathum, Taplejung and Sankhuwsabha districts are called as capital of rhododendron. And, Basantapur is a gateway city to rhododendron. With 2323 meters of height from sea level and some 89 kilometers of the vehicular ride from Dharan, Basantapur is also famed for RR (Rock and Rhododendron) garden and Cholung part with ethnic Limbu cultural roots. Basantapur is also a gateway for trekking to upper Tamor rafting that starts from Taplejung.
6. Rasa Taal of Baklauri, Sunsari
This picnic place can be reached within half an hour drive from both Itahari and Dharan. With 15 bigha of wetland and plenty of spaces for site-seeing and picnicking, this area also has boating and fishing facilities including jungle safari and bird-watching.
7. Taltalaiya, Itahari, Sunsari
Spread in an area of 76.45 hectares of forest and wetland, Taltalaiya has six ponds where boating and tubing are available for travellers. Situated just seven kilometers away from Itahari, this place attracts 5 million travellers and picnickers annually. It has 28 pieces of beautiful stone sculptures made by foreign artists.
8. Betana Wetland, Belbari, Morang
Situated adjacent to the East-West highway, this place is spread over 175 hectares of forested wetland. People frequent this place for jungle safari, bird watching, boating and picnicking.
9. Gokulam Resort, Sundardulari, Morang
Not all resorts are destinations for picnickers but Gokulam is an exception. Situated some 5 kilometer away from Itahari, Gokulam resort is famous for ship lodge made upon a sizeable pond, Children’s Park, beautiful statues and many more.
Spread in an area of 5 Bighas of land on the Bank of Budhikhola, this resort draws visitors from different parts of Nepal and the Indian states of Bihar and West Bengal.
10. Jamunkhadi, Jhapa
Situated in Kankai Municipality of Jhapa, this picnic place includes boating, bird watching, suspension bridge walk, garden, mini zoo and many more. With one kilometer distance from East-West highway and two kilometers away from Surunga Bazaar, Jamunkhadi draws 500 visitors a day on average.
11. Barju Taal, Sunsari
Located in Barju Rural Municipality of Sunsari, this lake has spread over 151 Bighas of the area including water section of 100 Bighas. Pandava of an ancient Hindu scripture are believed to have taken water from this huge pond. This lake can be reached within half an hour drive from Biratnagar and 45 minutes from Itahari.
12. Sadhutar, Panchthar
Named as second Fewa Lake of Nepal, Sadhutar is some 16 kilometers away from Phidim Bazaar. This artificial lake gives a reflection of the Kanchanjunga and the Kumbhakarna peaks of Nepal’s magical Himalayas. Lying in Pauwa Bhanjyang nearby Mechi highway, this lake has been a famous destination for both domestic and foreign travellers.
13. Rajarani Lakes of Dhankuta and Morang
There are two popular Rajarani lakes in East Nepal; one is in Dhankuta and another in Morang.
Located in some 37 kilometers of vehicular distance from Dharan and 19 kilometers away from Bhedetar, Rajarani lake of Dhankuta has both religious and natural significance. Also called as Rani Tal (the lake of the queen), Rajarani is a beautiful hilly site to be refreshed and relaxed for urbanites of the eastern plains of Nepal.
Located some 40 kilometers away from Biratnagar, Rajarani of Morang has spread over 32 hectors of forested and wetland areas. It is on the lap of the Chure area of Letang- Bhogateny Municipality of Morang. Bird-watching, home-stays in Magar communities, boating on the beautiful pond, tree tower and many more are things to attract visitors and picnickers in this place.
14. Tyamke Danda of Bhojpur
Tyamke Danda is the tallest hillock that borders the Bhojpur and Khotang districts of East Nepal. In a clear day, it is said that Darjeeling and Kathmandu is also seen from this point. It is important both for religious and cultural regions and is at an altitude of 3620 meters above sea level. It is some 42-kilometer western part of Bhojpur Bazaar and can be reached within 3 hours of the vehicular ride.
15. Shree Antu Danda, Ilam
Shree Antu is the gateway to enter light to Nepal from the eastern skies. This place is famous for sunrise/sunset and Himalayan Range views for all Nepalese. The crystal clear sunrise that can be seen in clear skies from this place is simply an amazing experience for travellers. It is located at an altitude of 1977 meters above sea level and can be reached within 3 hours of drive from Ilam, Bazaar. This is also a popular trekking point of Eastern Nepal.
16. Sandakpur, Ilam
Bordering Province 1 and West Bengal of India, Sandakpur is the best Himalayan viewpoint in East Nepal. From this point in a clear sky, we can get a glance at Everest and the adjoining tallest peaks in the Himalayan range of Nepal.
Sandakpur is called Sandanphu in India. It is located at an altitude of 3636 meters above sea level. It is nearby Singhalila National Park of West Bengal of India. It can be reached within 1 hour and 47 minutes in a vehicular ride from Ilam Bazaar.
17. Rauta Mai Pokhari, Udayapur
This is an amazing pond where there is no inlet and outlet. Another amazing part of this pond is that all fallen leaves on this pond are picked by birds. With 1799 meters above sea level and some 40 kilometer northern-western part of Gaighat, the district headquarters of Udayapur. It is a place suitable for the tent out.
18. Pokali Falls of Okhaldhunga
130-meter-tall Pokali falls is located in Pokali Rural Municipality of Okhaldhunga. From Kathmandu, these falls can be reached via BP Highway going through Manthali and Sirise.
It is a 12-hour walking distance from Okhaldhunga Bazar. This waterfall is located on the northern bank of the Likhu River, a tributary of Nepal’s largest river, the Saptakoshi.
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