Dolakha District

Dolakha is a mountainous district. Sitali, the lowest part of the district is 723 meter above sea level whereas Mt.Gaurishankar, the highest part of the district is 7134 meter above sea level.

Charikot is the district headquarter of Dolakha which is 133km east,4 hours by Car & half day by bus by road from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Charikot provides a spectacular mountain views, the prominent peak being Gaurishankar(7134). It geographically looks like the beautiful Indian city, Darjeeling, situated at an altitude of 1970 meter. We can visit Rolwaling range, Tamakoshi River, green hills and settlements in one time from beautiful small Green city, Charikot. This is also the gateway to the Rolwaling or Gaurishankar Trekking Area or Gaurishankar Conservation Area, encompassing mountain peaks, waterfalls, potentially dangerous glacial lakes, temples and monasteries in Dolakha district.

Dolakha town has it own importance for it is ancient in economic, social and religion field. Dolakha encompasses the history of both the Kirant and Lichhabi period. Trade route to Bhote of Tibet from Dolakha was linked from Tamakosi till the end of the Malla period. There are three entry points to Tibet named Kuti through Bigu, Bhote through Lchema and Tibet through Lamabagar, Laoche till date. Newar are the tribes of religion, culture, language and other social systems God Bhimsen, the famous temple in Nepal, is situated in the town which was established in Kirat period, it is estimated. It is believed that if any distinct episode in country is going to happen in the country, it begins to sweat from the statue of God Bhimeshowr. It is also stated in Puran that the Pandav were under grounded for one year in this town. They were using separate language among them during then underground period. This language is recognized as Dolakha language now.

The district is rich in natural resources. Water resources are abundant in the district. The forest resources contain the high valued medicinal plants like Chiraito, Pakhanbet, Thulokhati, Nagbeli, Jatamashi, Allo, Majito, Sunpati, Argeli, Lokta, Kudki, Sugandawal, Bikhma,, Machhino etc. The wild animals found in the district are Tiger, Bear, Rabbit, Deer, Jackal etc.
There are several religious, natural, social, cultural and historical sites or resources of national and international significance.