Places to Visit in Ramechhap are Khandadevi Temple, Manthali, Thulo Sailung, Numbur Cheese Circuit, Sunapati, Doramba, Galpa Danda, Timu, Goganpani, Makadum and many more.
Ramechhap District, which is part Province No. 3 (Bagmati Province) is one of Nepal's seventy-seven districts. Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia with 7 provinces, 14 Zones along 77 Districts.
Ramechhap
Ramechhap district is named after the meaning Ram (as a person’s name) and Chhap (as a mark). The district holds lots of beautiful and eye-lashing pleasant scenario that makes the district a tourist destination of eastern Nepal. The different Naturally bound scenario such as Khandadevi Village, Paanchpokhari, Jatapokhari, Numburchuili peaks, etc. makes the district, that is a need to explore out once in a life.
Besides the naturally sited scenario, the district has popular religious and cultural sites such as Khandadevi Temple, Thodung Monastery, Khau Gumba, Monasteries at Timu & Doramba and so on. Paanchpokhari and Jatapokhari is also the popular religious site of Ramechhap district. Sightseekers can also prepare the itinerary to scrutinize the adventurous destination such as Numbur Cheese Circuit. Spending the weekend or holidays with friends, family or relatives to Ramechhap with the well-prepared itinerary will not hope your expectation down.
Geographically, Ramechhap district of Nepal covers the total area of 1546 km square. According to the census 2011, the district has a total population of 202,646. The typical people of Ramechapp district speak languages such as Nepali, Sunuwar, Tamang, Newari as well English.
Places to Visit in Ramechhap
Khandadevi Temple
Khandadevi Temple, one of the most famous Temples, is located at 1985m. Altitude in Ward No. 7 of Khandadevi Rural Municipality of Ramechhap District, Nepal.
Khandadevi is the historical site of Ramechhap district that is built with ancient stone walls. The temple Khandadevi is the fascinating Hindu temple of goddess Khanda Devi. In 1458, A shepherd built this temple in Ramechhap and is now the prominent cultural site of Ramechhap district.
Khadadevi temple is also believed to be the godly abbot, bestowing true devotees with tremendous power and energy to fight evil forces. From Manthali, a central city in Ramechhap, it is an eight-hour drive to the temple. Buffaloes and other animals and birds like pigeons and hens are sacrificed to God here each day to achieve Her blessings. King Prithvi Narayan Shah, who conquered over small kingdoms divided into 22 and 24 states and unified them all into the sovereign land of Nepal , had made a Killa or Gadhi, meaning ‘fort’ to safeguard Nepal from the British rule, which had then been ruling India under the name British East India Company. He built the fort in the vicinity of the temple, and the temple was visited by the King Prithvi Narayan Shah who was invigorated by the God to drive the foes away.
The Khadadevi temple derives its name from the age long ritual known as ‘Khado Jagaune’, which means the festivity and prayers for weapons so that they will remain sharp and intact for victory over any enemies.
How to Get Khandadevi Temple?
From Kathmandu
The distance between Kathmandu to Khandadevi Temple is about 115 km. with blacktopped road upto Goganpani, then Gravel Road. The Road follows Koteshwor-Bhaktapur-Banepa-Dhulikhel-Bhakundebesi-Nepalthok-Mulkot- Goganani-Makadum. There is regual bus transport service to Khandadevi Temple that departs everyday from Koteshwor in Kathmandu which takes about 5 hours to reach at Khandadevi Temple.
From Manthali Ramechhap
Manthali is main town of Ramechhap as well headquarter for Ramechhap District. The road distance between Manthali and Khandadevi Temple is about 30 km. Bus drive takes about 2 hours to reach at Khandadevi Temple from Manthali. There is regual Bus transport service to Khandadevi Temple from Manthali departing Everyday.
Manthali (Headquarter of Ramechhap District)
.jpg)
Manthali is the headquarter of Ramechhap district as well main city of Ramechhap District and is the initial point to move into any place of Ramechhap. There is Airport named Manthali (Ramechhap) airport that is located at an elevation of 474m. above the sea level on the bank of Tamakoshi River, from where Lukla Flights are operated. Local People from all over Ramechhap come at Monthali for Administrative Documents purpose like to issue the Citizenshep, Passport as well to transfer the land property and so on. The total Area of Manthali Town is about 100.70 Kilometer Square and total population is about 45,416.
Manthali (Ramechhap) Airport
Manthali Airport, also, known as Ramechhap Airport is located at an elevation of 474 meters above the sea level on the bank Tamakoshi River in Ramechhap District of Nepal.
Aerial View of Manthali (Ramechhap) Airport
Thulo Sailung
Thulo Sailung is the crowd-pleasing destination to capture the view of early Sunrise and late Sunset. The destination at an altitude of 3300 m from the sea level is one of the adventurous treks to explore out. Along with the view of Sunset and Sunrise, you will also get an exclusive chance to seize the close-up look of Kalinchowk, Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Rowling, Mt. Everest and ranges of Kanchenjunga.
Numbur Cheese Circuit
Numbur Cheese Circuit is the prominent trekking destination of Ramechhap district. Those who are fond of an adventurous walk and want to feel the true sense of nature is a more close look, those can explore the trail of Numbur Cheese Circuit. The initial point of Numbur Cheese Circuit is Shivalaya, which is the initial point of Everest Base Camp as well. Planning this weekend trek offers you the scenic range of the Himalayas such as South Annapurna, Langtang, Gaurishankhar and Numburchuili. Nepal’s first Cheese factory and popular Thodung Monastery is also on the way to Numbur Cheese Circuit trek.
Some Related Web-links for Ramechhap