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Makalu Barun National Park

is the eighth national park in the Himalayas of Nepal and was established in 1992 as eastern extension of the Sagarmatha National Park.Covering an area of 1,500 km2 (580 sq mi) in the districts of Solukhumbu and Sankhuwasabha it is the world's only protected area with an elevation gain of more than 8,000 m (26,000 ft) enclosing tropical forest as well as snow-capped peaks.The northern border of the national park coincides with the international border to the Tibet Autonomous Region.Adjacent to the southern and southeastern border is the bufferzone Makalu Barun Conservation Area covering an area of 830 km2 (320 sq mi).Both national park and conservation area are administered by the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation.An innovative park management approach encourages local people to become actively involved in conserving their rich cultural heritage and protecting forests and natural resources, upon which their lives depend.The park is located in the eastern climatic zone of the Himalayas, where monsoon already starts in June and eases off in late September.During these months about 70% of the annual precipitation of 4,000 mm (160 in) falls.The first monsoon clouds reach the area already in April.Temperatures vary greatly due to the extreme difference in altitude in the entire area.Lower elevations are temperate throughout winter and hot during April and May.

Budha Subba Temple

is a famous religious shrine of the Kirat people of eastern Nepal.It is believed to fulfil wishes and bring good luck.Budha Subba temple is also the tomb of the last Limbu King of Morang, Buddhi Karnaraya Khebang.He was tricked into coming to Bijaypur-Dharan for a negotiation, then killed by the assassins of King Prithvi Narayan Shah of Nepal. Buddhi Karna Khebang's soul is believed to have wandered around the area of his tomb around Bijaypur and was said to be a friendly and helpful spirit.Then local Limbu people started worshipping the soul as an old king (Subha or Hang means King in Limbu language believing it to be bring good luck. Bijaypur-Dharan was the capital city of the Kingdom of Morang and the political and economic centre of the Limbuwan region.

Koshi River rafting

is an adventure sport that challenges one’s ability to row against the current of rivers.This is usually done on whitewater or different degrees of rough water, to thrill and excite the passengers riding on an inflatable rubber raft.It became popular as a sport during the mid 1970s and is now the third most popular adventure sport in Nepal after mountaineering and trekking.The Sun Koshi river (The Golden River) presents the longest river trip in Nepal, traversing 270 km (170 mi) and meandering its way through the picturesque Mahabharata range of mountains.The river rafting trip in the Sun Koshi is listed as one of the world’s top ten classic river journeys.Other rivers where this adventure sport is a popular tourist attraction in Nepal are the Kali Gandaki, the Trisuli, the Bhote Koshi, the Marsyangdi and the Karnali.

Dhankuta Tea Gardens

From Dharan, about 50 Kilometers of what is the most scenic drive in Nepal takes you to a place where your imagination of greenery gardens are revealed.Some say come to Dhankuta, if you want to walk in the clouds.Meet the clouds, village folks and greet the awesome enchanting tea gardens here and learn some on organic tea and tea processing units in Nepal.If you are a tea lover, you will enjoy visiting a privately owned tea garden and factory named Guranse.Also visit Hile, a hill town situated at 1850 meter altitude, which is just 6 Kilometer from Dhankuta for the Hile Bazaar and gracious people.

Basantapur

This hill is located about 90 KM from Dharan, and about 1 KM from Hile.It is the starting point for trekking to Kanchanjunga base camp.Beyond the hill, beautiful forests Rhododendrons (Guranse in Nepali) can be seen.Guranse is the Nepal's national flower.

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