As you approach Itahari centre from the highway you will see this large temple on the right riverbank just after you cross the signed Budhi Bridge. Most remarkable is a wild, colourful and very large statue of Shiva and several lesser gods struggling with a five-headed snake, a symbol of the struggle between good and evil.
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The information centre at the park headquarters in Kusaha is actually an interesting museum, with displays of elephant, deer and arna skulls, along with a…
16.11 MILES
Provides broad views over the fields and forests near the park headquarters. Also a great place to hide from charging elephants.
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Bhedetar is perched at 1420m and the soaring views over Everest and Makalu are spectacular on a clear day. The best views are from this tower named after…
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14.03 MILES
Bhedetar is perched at 1420m and the soaring views over Everest and Makalu are spectacular on a clear day. The best views are from this tower named after…
16.11 MILES
Provides broad views over the fields and forests near the park headquarters. Also a great place to hide from charging elephants.
16.16 MILES
The information centre at the park headquarters in Kusaha is actually an interesting museum, with displays of elephant, deer and arna skulls, along with a…