Khotang

Khotang
Location: Sagarmatha Zone/Eastern Development Region
Headquarter: Diktel
Area: 1,591km2
Locals: Kirat, Rais, Brahmins, Chheti, Tamang, Sherpa
Language Spoken: Nepali, Kiranti
Connectivity:
Roadways: The district headquarter is yet to be connected by national highway.
Airport: Lamidada Airport connected regularly to Kathmandu

Attractions:
Natural Heritages
Basaha Gupha: Natural caves around Halesi Mahadev
Sunkoshi and Dudh Koshi Rivers

Cultural/Religious Heritages:
Halesi Mahadev, also known as Pashupatinath of the East, is holy pilgrimage to both Hindus and Buddhists
Other Attractions:
Chhongkha Chandi is a Kirat Rai Festival where Rais go to Chandi Than    to Dammarkhu Village to pray for good harvest and rain.
Sakewa dance with Dhol and Jhyamta by the Kirat Rais

Best time to Travel:
October to December
February to April

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