Dharan Beautiful City Nepal

Dharan (Devanāgarī: धरान) is one out of two sub-metropolitan cities in Province No. 1 of Nepal, in the Sunsari District, and is situated on the foothills of the Mahabharat Range in the north with its southern tip touching the edge of the Terai region at an altitude of 1148 ft (349m). It serves as a trading post between the hilly region and the plains of Terai region. It was once the location of a recruitment center for the Brigade of Gurkhas, opened in 1953. The recruitment center is closed and the campus is now the home of B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences since 1993. Dharan sub-metropolitan city organised a Golden Jubilee celebration of Dharan from 28 to 31 January 2011, marking the 50th year of establishment of the municipality. It is the second-largest city of Eastern Nepal. It is also known as the soccer/footballer producing factory of Nepal.[ Attractions in Dharan and nearby Dharan city from Buda Subba height 2013 Tourism plays a major part in the Dharan economy. Dharan is a tourist destination in its own right. Communication is mainly in Nepali and English. People who are English speakers should have no problem comprehending many signs and road maps in Nepal. Bagarkot, a place near city is famous for Sekuwa food and other Limbu and Rai cuisines.[3] Beyond Bhedetar lies the eastern hilly district such as Dhankuta, Bhojpur, Phidim, Terathum. Dharan serves as a gateway to some of the remote tourist attractions like Kumbhakarna Himal, Kanchenjunga, Makalu Barun National Park, Arun Valley, Tinjure-Milke (Rhododendron Protection Area), Gupha Lake, Hyatrung Fall, and Sabha Pokhari. They are quite further and therefore require extended day trips. On the south of Dharan is the city of Biratnagar and connecting towns, all within an hour's drive. Bhanu Chowk is also known as the heart of Dharan. The mega city Itahari is popular with the local population of Dharan. Dharan, with its diverse population, has numerous centers of worship, i.e. temples, churches and a mosque. Bijaypur Hill is of a particular significance, as it has several temples of importance, such as Dantakali Temple, Pindeshwor Temple, Budha Subba Temple and Panch Kanya. These temples are of historical and archaeological importance as much as religious. These temples are centers for rituals, fairs and events. Langhali Road Dharan In recent years the close proximity of the Tamur River has made Dharan a destination for the white water rafting enthusiasts, Which starts from Mulghat of Dhankuta district and finishes in Chataradham. Pindeswori Babadam Other potential tourism prospects include: Paragliding from surrounding hills and Bhedetar for the dare-devils Development of Panchakanya, a Natural Park into a mini zoo Protection and development of flora and fauna of Chaarkose forest Cable car at Dharan-Bishnupaduka-Barahachhetra Better advertisement of Babadham fair Construction of an airport in Dharan Some measures taken by the Submetropolitan of Dharan to promote tourism: Emphasis on the development infrastructures of the city Support development and management of Pindeshwor Babadham fair, Barahachhetra fair and Bishnupaduka fair to promote religious tourism Budha Subba Gold Cup Football Tournaments coordinated by the municipality every year Annual publication of a brochure and city information of Dharan Publication and distribution of postcards and photographs of Dharan and Bhedetar Promote Dharan festivals. E.g. Dharan Mahotsav Dharan clock tower (Ghantaghar) Development of the Saptarangi Park (Park of Seven Colours) and Panchakanya Natural Park Financial and other assistance to the development of a privately run Yalambar Park Thousand Big Buddhas (under construction)