Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka
In Nepali: बसन्तपुर र तेह्रथुमको ढाका
Basantapur sits on the ridge between Dhankuta and Tehrathum and is the trailhead for the Tinjure–Milke–Jaljale walk. The air is cool, and the ridge has views towards Makalu and Kanchenjunga.
Tehrathum district, especially Myanglung, is known across Nepal for dhaka — the patterned cotton cloth used to make the dhaka topi cap and shawls. Many households still weave on handlooms, and co-operatives sell directly to visitors.
What to see and do
Walk up to the viewpoints on the ridge above Basantapur for sunrise over the eastern Himalaya, and buy dhaka cloth and caps in Myanglung or from weavers along the road. Basantapur's bazaar serves as the trailhead for the rhododendron ridges of Tinjure–Milke–Jaljale.
Good to know
It is cool here all year, and cold in winter. Simple hotels line the road. Buses and jeeps from Dhankuta and Hile reach the town daily.
Quick answers
- Where is Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka is in Tehrathum district, Koshi Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- About 2,200 m (7,218 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- For a 3-day trip from Biratnagar, about NPR 5,500 (≈ US$41) per person on a budget, or NPR 17,000 (≈ US$125) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Biratnagar and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- October–May
- How do I get to Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka?
- About 3 hours by road from Dhankuta; 6–7 from Itahari. It is about 78 km (straight line) from Biratnagar.
- What is Basantapur and Tehrathum Dhaka called in Nepali?
- बसन्तपुर र तेह्रथुमको ढाका
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