BIRATNAGAR

Biratnagar is Nepal’s second biggest city which is located near the south-eastern border to India. It is known by agriculture, commerce and industry. Country’s most manufacturing industries are located in this region.  ourists discover Biratnagar on their way to the Himalayan states of India, known as Sikkim and Darjeeling.Visitors also arrive Biratnagar by air to begin their trekking to mountains such as Kanchenjunga. In recent days, a day or two is also spent at Biratnagar city by tourists adventuring into Nepal’s tea growing regions like Ilam and Dhankuta.Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by road and air. Biratnagar Airport is the regional hub for vital air services serving the remote Eastern Hills, and there are regular flights to Kathmandu.A survey for a railway extension from India is underway.Places to Visit in and around Biratnagar:


Places to Visit in Biratnagar:
Baraha Chhetra:
       Take an hour's splendid scenic drive away from Biratnagar to Baraha Cheetra, an important Hindu pilgrimage site located at the confluence of Koka and Sapta Kosh rivers. Walk for 15 minutes from the nearby surroding area to reach the temple. Temple offers magnificiant view of the surrounding view of the riverside. Reach the temple by local bus for less Rupees or by hired taxi for Rupees 2000 to Rupees 2500. On the banks of the river, view devotees taking holy baths. According to Hindu Legand, Lord Vishnu came down to earth and destroyed Hirayankashyapu, an evil demon at this very spot.

 Biratnagar Haat Bazaar:
         Open Market (Haat Bazaar) takes place every Wednesday in a field east of Biratnagar. Make sure to visit the Haat when you get to this place.



 Koshi Tappu: 
    Among the places worth visiting, Koshi Tappu is your best bet. The place is just 2-hours drive from the heart of the city. This hidden wet wasteland is the heaven for the birdwatchers that runs almost parallel to the Sapta Koshi River in the Terai belt of Saptari and Sunsari districts of eastern Nepal attracting a lot of migratory birds. In fact, it is one of the best wastelands in Asia in terms of number of species of birds they attract. Close to this place is the Kosi barrage. This is the largest barrage in Nepal and a bone of contention with its neighbor, India. The spectacle of thundering Koshi, river finding its way to India, is breathtaking.

 Baraha Kshetra :
          It is an important Hindu pilgrimage site located at the confluence of Koka and Sapta Koshi rivers. According to Hindu legend, Lord Vishnu as His fourth avatar Lord Nrsimhadeva came down to earth and destroyed Hiranyakashipu, an evil demon at this very spot.








Bagalamukhi Mandir: 
        It is famous temple in biratnagar. Special day for worshipping in this temple is Thursday. Myth about this temple is that demon Bagala was torturing people and people worshipped for goddess and goddess came to rescue people and she killed that demon. People made this temple to tribute to that goddess which they called Bagala. Later this name changed into Bagalmukhi.

 Pitchara:
       It is in the west of Bus Park of Biratnagar. There is a BKVM school and a Durga Mandir. A monastery is being constructed there.

 Madhumara, Hamro Chowk:
         It is the most beautiful place in Biratnagar. The atmosphere of this place is quite hygienic and fresh, with plenty of green plants, it is a residential area.


 Jogbani:
      Jogbani is a city serving border between Nepal and India. It is a major shopping destination for people of Biratnagar as well as nearby cities like Dharan and Dhankuta.From Jogbani any one can travel towards innerpart of INDIA by Train or by Roadways.Also Jogbani has got huge market for the Nepalese society people to get GOODS in low price than in NEPAL.

 Aqua Park:
     It is situated in the corner of Biratnagar and usually couples come on around in the place for dates. You can often see one kissing, hugging in the place.

 Budhnagar gram:
      It is situated southern east of Biratnagar city and known as a capital of pre historic king Birateswar. It is nearly endangered heritage of Nepal. King Birat ruled over this region in historic period and even there we can find the palace of king Birat.

 Jamun Gachhi:
      This place lies in the western boundary of Biratnagar i.e. near Keshalya River. This place is on of the faster developing places in Biratnagar. There's a big Grossary shop and A mini departmental store. Recently, it's been declared as "No Alcohol" zones. People of this place are cooperative and they have recently build a highway linking to Sunsari District of Nepal.

 Bargachhi:
     This place is mainly known for Gograha School. It falls on the way as you travel from the airport to Jogbani. It is also known as the hub of the "Monkey Gang" which was notorious in the 1990s.

 Pokharia:
    It is a heart of samrat sporting club it is in the northern direction of Biratnagar and this place was named after the public school called "Pokharia School" established in 1959.

 Getting to Biratnagar:
        Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by Road and Air. Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar for 40 minutes, or take a bus for about 8 hours.Biratnagar, Nepa is second largest city, is more famous for giving more superior political leaders to the country than any other part of Nepal. It equally is known for being industry power-house of the counry. It is located in Koshi Zone on the southern Terai belt of Nepal, near the south-eastern border with India. The population of the municipality according to the 2001 census was 166,674. Biratnagar is located at 26°28'60"N 87°16'60"E.It is the administrative centre of Morang district. Fortunate to boast immense fertile land mass, Biratnagar is also reputed for being agro-and -commerce hub. Being located on southern part, the city actually borders Indian town, called Jogbani, where lot of locals go for shopping, or to travel some other parts of India.Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by road and air. Biratnagar Airport is the regional hub for vital air services serving the remote Eastern Hills, and there are regular flights to Kathmandu.