Darchula

Darchula Situated between two district and borders connected with China and India. Darchula lies under Mahakali zone in far western region. Dhar- literally means edge in Nepali and Chula- means fire place, thus, the district derives its name today. Legends say that in ancient time Hermit Byascooked rice on the top of two peaks. Himalayan peaks to look include Byas Rishi Himal. Other connotation connects with the Tibetan word ‘La’ which means hilly bye pass, from where people used to go Tibet. Darchula has the area of 1,867 sq. km. Agriculture is the basis of economy.

Political Boundary

East: Bajhang, 

West: India, 

North: Tibet, 

South: Baitadi and Bajhang.

Major rivers 

Mahakali, Chaulane, Tinkar, Numpa and Kalagad. 

Location

Longitude: 800 22”-810 9”

Latitude: 290 36”-300 15”.

Headquarter: Darchula

Climate

Tropical, Sub- tropical, Cool temperate, Mild, temperate. Alpine Temperature.

Maximum Temperature:18.60 °Centigrade 

Minimum Temperature: -7.70 °Centigrade 

Rainfall: 14.33.8 ml. 

Predominant language and culture

Nepali, Byasi,Gurung, Bhote,Doteli .

Tourist attraction centers

Khalanga, Tapoban, Gokuleswar, Tinkar, Jaljibi. Himalayan Peaks: Api Himal, Byas Rishi, Nampa Himal, Jaskar Himal.

Map Of Darchula District

Towns and Villages

• Bhagawati
• Boharigau
• Bramhadev
• Byash
• Chhapari
• Dadakot
• Datu
• Dethala
• Dhap
• Dhari
• Dhaulakot
• Dhuligada
• Eyarkot
• Ghusa
• Gokuleswor
• Gulijar
• Gwami
• Hikila
• Hunainath
• Huti
• Kante
• Khalanga
• Khandeswori
• Khar
• Kharkada
• Lali
• Latinath
• Malikarjun
• Pipalchauri
• Ralpa
• Ranisikhar
• Rithachaupata
• Sankarpur
• Seri
• Sharmauli, Sikhar
• Sipti, Sitaula
• Sunsera
• Tapoban
• Uku