Bhojpur
In Nepali: भोजपुर
Bhojpur sits high above the Arun valley, a market town of the Rai people with old Newar merchant houses along its main street. The town is known nationwide for its khukuri, forged by hand by local smiths, and for metal pots and utensils.
The district is also a gateway to Salpa Pokhari and the ridge trails to the Everest region. Bhojpur's airstrip has limited flights; most travellers now come by road.
What to see and do
Visit the khukuri workshops, where smiths heat and hammer steel over charcoal forges and fit handles of wood or horn. Walk the old bazaar with its Newar houses and temples, and climb to the Bhojpur Durbar area and viewpoints over the Arun valley. Rai villages around the town hold Sakela dances in season.
Good to know
Buy khukuris directly from makers; check airline and customs rules before carrying them home. The road from the Arun valley is long and winding. Accommodation is basic but adequate.
Quick answers
- Where is Bhojpur?
- Bhojpur is in Bhojpur district, Koshi Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Bhojpur?
- About 1,600 m (5,250 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Bhojpur?
- For a 3-day trip from Biratnagar, about NPR 5,500 (≈ US$41) per person on a budget, or NPR 17,000 (≈ US$125) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,500 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Bhojpur?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Biratnagar and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Bhojpur?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Bhojpur?
- October–April
- How do I get to Bhojpur?
- By road from Dharan/Hile via the Arun valley, 7–8 hours. It is about 82 km (straight line) from Biratnagar.
- What is Bhojpur called in Nepali?
- भोजपुर
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