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Mountain Peak
Ama Dablam
Solukhumbu
Iconic pyramid-shaped peak rising behind Tengboche Monastery, where its snow-clad summit glows in winter light.
Religious Site
Arjundhara Dham
Jhapa
A Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, about 6 km north of the business centre Birtamode in Arjundhara Municipality, reached by a 30-minute car ride from Bhadrapur.
Attraction
Barun Valley
Sankhuwasabha
A 46 km Himalayan glacier valley at the base of Mt.
Mountain Peak
Cho Oyu
Solukhumbu
The world's sixth-highest mountain at 8,201 m in the Mahalangur Himal on the district's northern border with Tibet.
Religious Site
Dantakali Temple
Sunsari
A shaktipeeth on Dharan Road in Dharan where, according to legend, the teeth (danta) of Goddess Sati fell as Lord Shiva carried her body.
Attraction
Dharan Clock Tower
Sunsari
A well-known city landmark of Dharan shown in the district article's photo montage and the Dharan Wikipedia page's collage of city sights; the night view of Dharan, Itahari and Tarahara is also a featured image of the district.
Lake
Gokyo Lakes
Solukhumbu
A system of 19 oligotrophic lakes at 4,700–5,000 m in Sagarmatha National Park, designated a Ramsar site in September 2007 (7,770 ha of associated wetlands).
Religious Site
Halesi-Maratika Caves
Khotang
Cave shrine sacred to Hindus (Halesi Mahadev/Shiva), Buddhists (Padmasambhava's Maratika) and Kirats
Lake
Jamunkhadi Simsar
Jhapa
A wetlands conservation project in Kankai Municipality developed as a tourist destination within the community forest, about 1 km from the East-West Highway.
Viewpoint
Kala Patthar
Solukhumbu
Viewpoint above Gorak Shep on the Everest trail, captioned in the district article as the classic vantage point for views of Mount Everest.
Protected Area
Kanchenjunga Conservation Area
Taplejung
Includes two peaks of Kanchenjunga, the world's third-highest mountain; part of the Sacred Himalayan Landscape; adjoins reserves in Tibet and Sikkim
Viewpoint
Khiji Tholedemba
Okhaldhunga
At 3,440 m, the highest and most attractive hill in western Okhaldhunga; a panoramic viewpoint for the Gaura Parbat, Gaurishankar, Numbur range and Mount Everest.
Mountain Peak
Kongde Ri
Solukhumbu
A 6,187 m peak immediately west of Namche Bazaar, forming the backdrop of the town along with Thamserku to the east.
Protected Area
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve
Sunsari
Last remaining wild water buffalo herd in Nepal; Ramsar site since 1987; 485 recorded bird species
Religious Site
Kotihome (Kankai Dham / Kankai Mai)
Jhapa
A religious site in Kankai Municipality dedicated to Mahadev, also known as Kankai Mai and Kankai Dham, standing on the banks of the Kankai River.
Mountain Peak
Lhotse
Solukhumbu
The world's fourth-highest mountain at 8,516 m, part of the Mahalangur Himal on the northern border of the district with Tibet.
Lake
Mai Pokhari
Ilam
Wetland in Ilam District designated a Ramsar site in October 2008; a pilgrimage center for both Hindus and Buddhists.
Attraction
Makalu
Sankhuwasabha
The fifth-highest mountain on Earth at 8,485 m, an isolated four-sided pyramid in the Mahalangur Himalayas on the Nepal-China border, 19 km southeast of Everest; first summited on 15 May 1955 by Lionel Terray and Jean Couzy.
National Park
Makalu Barun National Park
Solukhumbu
World's only protected area with over 8,000 m of elevation gain; includes Makalu (8,463 m) and the Barun Valley Strict Nature Reserve
Mountain Peak
Mount Everest
Solukhumbu
The highest mountain on Earth at 8,848.86 m (2020 joint Nepal–China survey), known in Nepali as Sagarmathā.
Waterfall
Namaste Falls
Dhankuta
An 80-metre plunge waterfall near Bhedetar (8 km away), named for the namaste-like shape of the falling water.
Religious Site
Pathibhara Devi Temple (Mukkumlung)
Taplejung
One of the most significant Shaktipeeth in Nepal, located on a hilltop at 3,794 m, about 19.4 km north-east of Phungling; pilgrims from Nepal and India visit believing the pilgrimage fulfils their wishes.
Trek
Pikey Peak Trek
Okhaldhunga
Short trek in lower Solu with sunrise views of Everest.
Religious Site
Pindeshwor Temple
Sunsari
Shiva temple in Dharan where large numbers of devotees come barefoot on every Monday of the month of Shraavana to offer holy water from the Koshi River; festivals include Maha Shivaratri and Balachaturdashi.