Jhapa is a beautiful place located at the Eastern border of Nepal. Just 35 minutes flight away from Kathmandu, Jhapa awaits you with its beautiful landscapes and foods to explore. If you’re going in the summer, you might want to take some really light cotton clothes to survive the heat there! As for winter, the weather is quite cool and not very chilly. Nevertheless, here is a list of things that you should not miss when you’re in Jhapa.
Here are the 6 Places that you should not miss
Tea Gardens
Luscious green tea gardens are a must-visit spot in Jhapa. Just 19 km away from Birtamode is Tokla Tea Estate which is a beautiful destination if you want to get lost in the greenery of the tea garden. Along the journey to Tokla Tea Estate, you will also find Buttabari Tea Estate which is only a kilometer away from Birtamode. These tea gardens will also get you some aesthetic posts for your Instagram!
Salbari Park
Salbari is a great tourist destination located in the heart of Arjundhara Municipality. It has a beautiful lake with a suspension bridge that goes over it. The main attraction here would be the fountain show that shines with beautiful lights during the evening. Children’s park, boating in the lake, and a little walk in the wilderness await you!
Jamun Khadi
Jamunkhadi is the perfect place if you want to go on a picnic with your friends/family. Picnic beside the beautiful Jamunkhadi lake will definitely be a wonderful experience. You can also walk around the animal reserve (small zoo) which has deer, Porcupines, different species of birds, and even Pythons! The place is quite famous with domestic tourists too. Weekend days are mainly packed with children and families who want to spend quality time.
Arjun Dhara (Arjundhara Jaleshwor Dham)
Located just 6kms from Birtamode, Arjundhara is known as the Pashupatinath of Eastern Nepal. A beautiful pagoda-style temple that dates back centuries carries great religious and historical significance. According to the myth, it is believed that Lord Arjun shot an arrow in the middle of the ground and there emerged a fountain of water that helped his cows quench their thirst. The peaceful and green surrounding there will definitely leave you in awe.
Pau Pathibhara Devi
Charali is a small town located 5 kilometers east of Birtamode. The holy goddess Pathivara Devi’s foot is said to have emerged from the ground between a dense forest in Charali. The temple of Pau Pathivara is believed to be very powerful and holy. Situated beside the highway, this temple is a quick and easy visit you must not miss on your trip to Jhapa!
Birat Pokhari
Calm and peaceful as it can get, Birat Pokhari has a combined of 7 beautiful ponds just 4 km away from Birtamode. It is believed that King Birat used to visit the pond in order to quench his thirst which gave this place the name “Birat Pokhari”. You can enjoy quality time by the pond with some local chat pate!
