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Dharan is a city in Sunsari district, eastern Nepal.

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The town is located in the foothills near the Terai and has a population of around 110,000. It is a very beautiful city. The population mainly consists of Mongolian origins. Famous for temples, scenery and cleanliness.

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By bus or micro-van from Kakarbhitta or Biratnagar. Bus fare is 130-160 Rs, from Kakarvitta to Dharan and it is only 40 Rs. from Biratnagar to Dharan. From Itahari, Dharan is only 20 minutes bus journey and Itahari is well connected to all the other cities of Nepal. So anybody can come to Itahari and then take a micro van or bus to Dharan. Kakarvitta and Biratnagar both are on India-Nepal border and both are well connected to other major cities from Indian side. There are direct long distance bus routes from Kathmandu and Pokhra (fare is around 600 Rs. for both the cities).

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The main bus terminus is situated at Bhanu Chowk, near the clock tower. All the long distance buses and city bus/micro-vans/tempos start from this point. Bhanu Chowk is the city centre.

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Temples like Dantakali, Budhasubba, Pindeshwori are places you shouldn't miss. Budhasubba is famous for bamboos that dont have tips. Couples write their names on the bamboo with the belief that they will have a long relationship. B.P.Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Dharan is one of the best medical colleges in Nepal. You will find the institute great.

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While you are in Dharan do not miss to go for rafting from Tamor river to Koshi.

Bhedetar (Sheep's Butte) is a beautiful hillside only about 15km (and straight up) from Dharan. It marks the end of the Tarai (plains) and the beginning of the foothills of the Himalaya. There are a number of lodges along the way providing a nice view down to the south.

You can view the scenic beauty of Dharan from Charles Point Bhedetar. You can visit many greenery parks like the Hariyali Park, Yalambar Park and Saptarangi park. You can see many wild animals wondering around in these parks.

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Dal Bhat is the most popular dish here but there are restaurants for Tibetan dishes like Momo and Chowmin. Most of the good restaurants are situated within a kilometer from Bhanu chowk.

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Tumba, a local alcoholic breverage is a famous drink of dharan.

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There are many lodges (low cost) and hotels around the main bus terminus at Bhanu chowk.

[edit] Get out

There are bus routes to Basantpur, Hille and Dhankuta. Kathmandu and Pokhra requires overnight journey by bus.

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