Satasi Dham
In Nepali: सतासी धाम
Satasi Dham, in Jhapa's south-east near the Mechi border, is linked with the memory of a local kingdom and is sacred particularly to the Rajbanshi, Koch and other indigenous communities of the eastern Terai. Fairs are held at major festivals.
It is a good place to see the other side of Jhapa: flat paddy fields, bamboo groves, traditional mud-and-thatch houses and communities whose culture is shared with North Bengal across the border.
What to see and do
Visit the shrine and its ponds, and explore the surrounding villages of the Rajbanshi and other Terai communities, with their bamboo houses and fields. Festivals bring traditional music and food.
Good to know
Few outsiders come here; go with a local contact from Bhadrapur or Birtamod. Winter is the most pleasant season.
Quick answers
- Where is Satasi Dham?
- Satasi Dham is in Jhapa district, Koshi Province, in the Terai belt of Nepal.
- How much does it cost to visit Satasi Dham?
- For a 3-day trip from Biratnagar, about NPR 5,500 (≈ US$41) per person on a budget, or NPR 15,000 (≈ US$110) 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 Satasi Dham?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Biratnagar and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Satasi Dham?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Satasi Dham?
- November–March
- How do I get to Satasi Dham?
- By local road from Bhadrapur or Kakarbhitta. It is about 81 km (straight line) from Biratnagar.
- What is Satasi Dham called in Nepali?
- सतासी धाम
