Okhaldhunga ll ओखलढुङ्गा ll Siddhicharan Municipality

Okhaldhunga, ओखलढुङ्गा is one of 14 districts of Koshi Province in eastern Nepal. The district, with Okhaldhunga as its district headquarters, covers an area of 1,074.5 km2 (414.9 sq mi) and had a population of 156,702 in 2001 and 147,984 in 2011. Okhaldhunga is the birth place of Siddhicharan Shrestha known as the 'Yug Kabi' (Poet of the era) of Nepal. He is a famous poet of Nepal and is popular for his song and poem ‘Mero Pyaro Okhaldhunga’ (My dearly Okhaldhunga).

How to reach
1. Direct vehicle from Kathmandu - cost approx 1700 Rs.
2. Distance = 180 Km to Hilepanni and 75 km approx from hilepani to
Okhaldhunga.
3. Climate = Moderate ( not too cold not too hot )
4. Lodging & fooding = Not too expensive