Sindhupalchok district which covers 2543 square kilometers is linked with the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu which exists at the height of 1300 meter from the sea level. The district has been connected with Dolkha and Ramechhap districts as well as autonomous region of China, Tibet in the east; Nuwakot and Rasuwa districts in the west; Rasuwa district and autonomous region of China Tibet in the north and Kavrepalanchok, Kathmandu and Ramechhap districts in the south. Politically and administratively is has been divided into 3 areas, 13 territories and 79 Village Development Committees. It lies in the Central Division of Nepal as per the administrative division and it’s headquarter is called Chautara. The different castes of people like Tamang, Sherpa, Yolmo, Brahmin, Chhetri Newar, Gurung and Dalit follow the religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Jainism and Islam in this district.
Tourist Destination
Some of the most famous and remarkable tourism places in the district are:
6. Gaurati Bhimeshwor, TripurasundariTemple, Palchok, Patal Cave, Banks of Sunkoshi and IndrawatiRivers and Mudhe Bazar.
Helambu, Aama Yangri
It lies in the western part of the district where especially Yolmo people live in majority. Thousands of tourists visit this place due to the warm hospitality of Sherpa Yolmo people, Buddhist Stupa and the natural beauties of the area. The famous tourism places that are situated at the altitude of 2590 meter are Shermathang, Nigale Dada, Tarke Ghyang, MelamchiVillage, Kutumsang, Ghopte Ghyang, Timbu, Kakani and Ghalgyul. Similarly, Aama Yangri which exists at the height of 3536 meter is the most famous tourist destination in the area.
Pach Pokhari, Haveli
Panch Pokhari Lake which exists at the height of 4060 meter from the sea level is located at Bhotang V.D.C Ward No. 1. It is the northwest from the head quarter of the district. This is one of the most famous glacier lakes among the most famous nine glacier lakes in the world. The five small and beautiful lakes have been combined into a lake which is the main center of attraction for the tourists. The tourists can observe the 178 years old beautiful and historic Haveli (palace) built by Ranbir Singh Thapa on the way to Panch Pokhari. Besides, people can have the beautiful observation of different cultures of the people like Tamang, Sherpa, Yolmo community in this religiously import destination. A big festival is organized at Janai Purnima festival at this area from where the scenic beauty of the glorious mountains like Mt. Dorje Lakpa, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt.Ganess, Mt.Yangri and Mt.Jugal can be observed.
Chyo Chyo Danga
It lies in the northern part of Chautara, the head quarter of the district which is naturally very important. It falls in Golche V.D.C and is situated at the height of 3632 meter from the sea level. We can observe the beautiful villages and settlements in the south. Apart from that, Aama Yangri of Helambu area, GosaiKundaPeak, Lamtang Lerung, Gangchhembu, Mt.Jugal, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Lakpa Dorje as well as the tallest peak of the world Mt.Everest also can be observed from this destination.
Mt. Jugal, Ne Pema Sal
It lies in the northern part of the head quarter Chautara which exists at the altitude of 6151 in Gumba V.D.C. It is the nearest mountain from the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu. Since the two remarkable mountains exist at the same place, so it is called Jugal Himal (DoubleMountain). The sports related with tourism like Mountain Climbing, Mountain Flight can be conducted in this mountainous area. Similarly, another religiously important area that lies on the lap of Mt. Jugal, called Ne Pema Sal is also popular in this stone where the Buddhist teacher Remboche had a penance, the stupa (Buddhist temple) called Chhendan and the meadow where near about 700 to 800 houses can be built also exist in this area. Around 3000 to 4000 people can occupy in the cave where teacher Remboche lived. According to the Buddhist religious book Chhoi, many people in the ancient age die due to the extremely scorching sunlight and it is also a believed that those people who came to stay in this cave remained alive. Similarly, it is also said that creatures living around this cave get no any harm from any kind of dangers.
Miteri Pool (FriendshipBridge), Tatopani Dhara (Hot Spring), Bungy Jump, Rafting
It lies in the northern part of the district which is one of the most famous commercial links to China. The fourth largest commercial border between China and Nepal exists in this bridge. There is a revenue collection up to Nrs. 150,00,000 dealt every day in this area. Thousands of domestic and international tourists visit this area every day. Nepalese people can visit with a One Day Visa to Khasa Bazaar (market) of China along with their citizenship certificate and can observe the Chinese industries, landscapes and can purchase goods. Similarly, a number of domestic as well as international tourists visit Tatopani (Hot Spring) for showering that springs out of a strange cliff. It is situated on the way to Khasa Bazaar, some two kilometers close to Miteri Pool in Nepalese land. After paying the entry charge of Nrs. 10.00, people can take shower in their interested taps that cost Nrs. 20.00 to Nrs. 300.00 and can enjoy Single, Couple Bath and well as can have Swimming. Similarly, people can enjoy Bungy Jump over BhoteKoshiRiver which is the deepest Bungy Jump site in Asia. Besides, Canyon Swing, HiddenCanyon, High Ropes, Rafting and Kayaking can be enjoyed in this BhoteKoshiRiver.
Bhairab Kunda
This pond exists at the altitude of 3985 meter which lies in the northern part of the head quarter of the district Chautara border of Tatopani, Listi and Gumba V.D.C. A huge fair (fete) is organized at Janai Purnima at this religiously important lake. Visitors can observe varieties for herbs and shrubs, rocks, barren lands, cliffs and mountains, gorges and streams, huge meadows, grazing chauri (mountain cow), yak (mountain ox), sheep, chyangra (mountain goat). Apart from these, visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of mountains like Lakpa Dorjee, Gauri Shankar, Ganess, Yanri and Jugal as well as some of the beautiful landscapes of China.
GauratiBhimeshworTemple
It is located around 3 kilometers away from Syaule V.D.C. in a small and a beautiful hill. It is in the northern part from the head quarter of the district Chautara which exists at the height of 1,726 meter from the sea level. A grand fete is organized at the glorious and spellbinding templeGaurati Bhimeshwor in Kartik Purnima (Oct./Nov.) which is supposed to be the largest fair across the district.
Duguna Gadhi (Duguna Fort)
The historically important Duguna Gadhi exists at the edge of BhotekoshiRiver. According to the historical facts, Nepalese armies used to manage all the securities and accommodations right in this Gadhi (fort) when there was a war between Nepal and Tibet during the reign of Rana Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana.
Others
(A) The King of the herbs and shrubs Yarsa Gumba, varieties of flowers as well as more than three hundred types of herbs and Shrubs are found in this district.
(B) This district is famous for its multi cultures and languages of different ethnic people such as Tamang, Yolmo, Sherpa, Newar and Gurung. (C) It is popular for the local food production like potato, apple, chhurpi (made with the milk of mountain cow), cheese etc
