Ramechhap district is named after the meaning Ram (as a person’s name) and Chhap (as a mark). The district holds lots of beautiful and eye-lashing pleasant scenario that makes the district a tourist destination of eastern Nepal. The different Naturally bound scenario such as Paanchpokhari, Jatapokhari, Numburchuili peaks, etc. makes the district, that is a need to explore out once in a life.
Besides the naturally sited scenario, the district has popular religious and cultural sites such as Thodung Monastery, Khau Gumba, Kanadadevi, etc. Paanchpokhari and Jatapokhari is also the popular religious site of Ramechhap district. Sightseekers can also prepare the itinerary to scrutinize the adventurous destination such as Numbur Cheese Circuit. Spending the weekend or holidays with friends, family or relatives to Ramechhap with the well-prepared itinerary will not hope your expectation down.
Geographically, Ramechhap district of Nepal covers the total area of 1546 km square. According to the census 2011, the district has a total population of 202,646. The typical people of Ramechapp district speak languages such as English, Nepali, Sunuwar, Tamang, Newari, and Haayu.
Places to Visit in Ramechhap Nepal:
Jatapokhari and Paanchpokhari:
The religious ponds Jatapokhari and Paanchpokhari stationed at the 4000m of Chuchure V.D.C of Ramechhap is one of the tourist destinations of the district, every sight-seekers and devotees should not miss out to explore. Jatapokhari and Panchpokhari stay in the lap of Mt. Numburchuli and both the ponds have an equal religious belief. In the occasion of Janai Purnima, every year on average more than 3000 pilgrims used to visit these ponds of Ramechhap. After walking for 1.5 hours from Jatapokhari, you will reach to Paanchpokhari. Paanch Pokhari is the sign of Pandavas visit to Ramechhap.
Numbur Cheese Circuit:
Numbur Cheese Circuit is the prominent trekking destination of Ramechhap district. Those who are fond of an adventurous walk and want to feel the true sense of nature is a more close look, those can explore the trail of Numbur Cheese Circuit. The initial point of Numbur Cheese Circuit is Shivalaya, which is the initial point of Everest Base Camp as well. Planning this weekend trek offers you the scenic range of the Himalayas such as South Annapurna, Langtang, Gaurishankhar and Numburchuili. Nepal’s first Cheese factory and popular Thodung Monastery is also on the way to Numbur Cheese Circuit trek.
Thulo Sailung:
Thulo Sailung is the crowd-pleasing destination to capture the view of early Sunrise and late Sunset. The destination at an altitude of 3300 m from the sea level is one of the adventurous treks to explore out. Along with the view of Sunset and Sunrise, you will also get an exclusive chance to seize the close-up look of Kalinchowk, Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Rowling, Mt. Everest and ranges of Kanchenjunga.
Khandadevi:
Khandadevi is the historical site of Ramechhap district that is built with ancient stone walls. The temple Khandadevi is the fascinating Hindu temple of goddess Khanda Devi. In 1458, A shepherd built this temple in Ramechhap and is now the prominent cultural site of Ramechhap district. People used to sacrifice the animals to impress the goddess so that she listens to the devotee’s prayers.
Manthali:
Manthali is the headquarter of Ramechhap district and is the initial point to move into any place of Ramechhap. The people from Ramechhap and its surrounding district used to visit the Manthali market to shop and collect some ingredients. The maximum number of students used to travel a long distance from their home at Ramechhap to Manthali for better education. If you are planning to get some memory of your visit, you can get it from here while returning back to Kathmandu.
In maximum tourist destination of Ramechhap district, there is no provision of Hotels. Lodge and Restaurant. So, the popular and on the way campsite on the trail route such as Panipakha, Maanedanda, Thare, Ngeju, Lahaksewar, Kyama, Gumdel, Thodung, and Lapchane. Though all of them do not have accommodation service, there are few houses and these places are the habitat of people, where you can ask for water or a night stay.
Transportation:
We do not fully confirm the direct bus route from Kathmandu to your final destination, but daily Bus from Kathmandu used to move out to Manthali Ramechhap (directly). Manthali is around 4 hr away from Kathmandu by Bus. So, get to the Purano Buspark or Koteshwor of Kathmandu and take a direct Bus to Manthali. From Manthali you can either choose to explore the place by foot or by jeep available locally.
Direct flight service is also available from Kathmandu to Manthali.
Route from Kathmandu to Paanchpokhari:
Kathmandu > Manthali > Garjang > Khahare > Panipakha > Manedada/Panipokhari > Jatapokhari > Paanchpokhari
Route from Kathmandu to Numbur Cheese Circuit:
Kathmandu > Manthali > Shivalaya > Panipakha > Maanedanda > Paanchpokhari > Tare > Ngeju > Lhachhewar > Gumdel > Serding > Lapchane (via Thodung) > Those
