Dolakha Profile

Dolakha district is one of the beautiful tourist destinations carrying natural, historical and religious significance. The exhilarating view of world famous mountain range and other captive natural beauty, indigenous people and their unique culture and tradition are the major attractions.

Clusters of spectacular mountain peaks of Rowling Himalayan range including Mt. Gaurishanker, Melungtse, Chekigo, Rolwaling, Ramdung etc. are the major attraction for sightseeing and mountaineering. Trekking in High alpine Himalaya, Jungle walk, are another other form of tourism offer by Dolakha. Bird watching, wildlife viewing is becoming popular in Dolakha. Adventurous sports like rafting in Tamakoshi River, Bunji jump, Rock Climbing, Downhill cycling, Paragliding etc have high potential in Dolakha due to perfect geological setting.

Beside natural beauty, Dolakha offers diverse cultural integrity. Marginalized indigenous community with their tribal culture and religions are the major attractions. Traditional craft and technology of Dolakha has high demands in national and international market. Different cultural and religious monuments with historic significance are uncountable in Dolakha.

Dolakha at Glance

District Boundary ·         East – Solukhumbu and Ramechhap District ·         West – Sindhupalchowk and Kavrepalanchowk district ·         North – China (Tibet) ·         South – Ramechhap District Location ·         Latitude - 270 28″ – 280 0″ ·         Longitude - 850 50″ – 860 32″ ·         Zone – Janakpur ·         Head Quarter – Charikot Area ·         2191 km2 Political Division ·         No. of Municipality – 1 ·         No. of VDCs – 51 Population ·         Male – 108170 ·         Female – 109048 ·         House Holds – 39945 Religion ·         Hindu – 71.05% ·         Baudha – 28.53% ·         Others – 0.36% Education ·         Literacy rate – 48.98 ·         Male – 61.74 ·         Female – 36.23

Major Crops Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Millet, Potato, Vegetables, Fruits Major live stocks Cow, Buffalo, Yak, Chauri, Goat, Sheep Major livestock's product Cheese, Milk, Meat, Eggs, Makhan, Wool, Leather Wildlife Tiger, Bear, Leopard, Rabbit, Jackal, Birds and Reptiles Endangered species Red Panda, Musk Deer, Himalayan Thar, Salak etc NTFPs Chiraito, Pakhanbet, Thulo Okhati, Nagbeli, Jatamashi, Allo, Majito, Sunpati, Argeli, Lokta, Kudki, Sugandawal, Bikhmar, Machhino, Majito etc. Existing and Potential Tourism Attraction Sightseeing, Wildlife view, trekking, Jungle Safari, Mountaineering, Bird watching, Sunrise, Sunset, indigenous community, Adventure sports, Cultural monuments etc. Major Tourist Destination Jiri (Gateway of Everest and Zurich of Nepal with Indogenious Jirel Community) , Charikot, Dolakha Bhimsen, Sailung, Lamabagar, Lapchi, Kalinchowk, Bigu Gompa, Beding, Rolwaling Valley, Mt. Gaurishanker, Tshorolpa Glacial Lake, Panchpokhari, Jatapokhari, Baula Pokhari, Kharidunga ( Asia's largest magnesite ore)  , Suri (Marginalized Surel Community), Lapilang (Marginalized Thami Community), Tamakoshi River, Chyordong, Deulangeshwor, etc.