map of nawalparasi district |
Nawalparasi:Nawalparasi district , a part of Lumbini zone, is one of the seventy-five districts of Nepal, a landlocked country of South Asia . The district, with Parasi, as its district headquarter, covers an area of 2,162 km² and has a population (2001) of 562,870. Which belongs to the Western Region of Nepal, and lies 147 Km. west of the Capital KathmanduNawalparasi is divided into three physiographic areas: Terai Region, Pahadi(Hilly) Region and Bhitri Madhesh (Mountain). It has 4 constituencies, 1 Municipality (Ramgram Municipality of Parasi) and 73 (Seventy Three) Village Development Commeettee. Out of 73 VDCs 36 belongs to the terai Region, 17 belongs to the Padadi Region and 16 belongs to Bhitri Madhesh Region. It is also famous for its religious sites, specially "Triveni Dham" of Susta VDC "Daunne" of Daunne Devi VDC and "Maula Kalika" of Gaidakot VDC are the most visited religious sites of thisdistrict. Every year many devotees in an around of this district visits these holy Temple to offer pooja. |
Locals of Nawalparasi (a district of Nepal which is part of the lumbini zone) have organized a three day Devchuli trekking event to promote Devchuli, the highest hill in Nawalparasi, as a tourism destination. Indigenous Magar culture, unique Tharu culture in Nawalpur and wild animals like tiger, elephant, rhino, antelopes and species of birds in the buffer-zone are major tourist attractions. Locals said the event has been organised with the aim of publicising the religious, historical and archaeological importance of Devchuli. It is the centre of faith of the Tharu people. Haribhakta Kandel of the Integrated Tourism Development Forum said the trip has been organised to introduce Devchuli as a tourism destination in the district in view of Nepal Tourism Year 2011. Tourists visiting the place can have breath-taking panoramic views of the Himalayan range, observe the culture of the local Magar community and regale themselves with Kaura and Jhyure dances as well as enjoy jungle safari. People can get mesmerizing views of the sunrise from the hill top besides viewing eye-catching rhododendron flowers in full bloom in forests surrounding the hill. |
RESCUE RHINO IN AMALTARI FOREST |
NARAYANI RIVER |
AMALTARI AT EVENING TIME |
NARAYNI RIVER WITH DEAD BODY OF ANIMAL |
AMLTARI PICNIC SPOT |
NARAYANI RIVER |