Chatradham Barahakshetra is not only for religious tourism, it is an area with great potential for biodiversity, natural environment, adventure tourism, wildlife and water tourism.
Tourism in and around Chatradham is diverse. Jungle safari, jetboat safari, ATV riding, watching sunrise and sunset, tasting local original food, religious pilgrimage are the main attractions here.
The statistics of 2.5 lakh religious tourists have made a pilgrimage to the recently concluded Purna Mahakumbh Mela. In the vicinity of Chatra, especially for the tourists, the facility of watching Arnas (wild buffalo) birds and other wild animals as well as elephant safari is available in the Kositappu Wildlife Reserve.
Jetboat ride on Saptakosi river at Chatra, sunrise view from Champakot of Belka municipality across Chatra and panoramic view of sunset from Rajabas Prakashpur via Chatra 13 RD.
Adventure tourism can be enjoyed from Belka Boptang including paragliding, ATV riding in Chatra and jet boating in Koshi river. Local hoteliers say that after the construction of a bridge on the Koshi river at Chatraghat, the flow of domestic tourists is increasing there.
Around Chatra can be the best destination to beat the summer heat. The variety of climate in the surrounding hilly areas can become unforgettable. Suryakunda, Archale Chawacha of Barahkshetra Municipality, Boptang, Aranga, Ahal and Champakot of Belka municipality can become great destinations for traveller.
One can stay here for at least two to three days enjoying nature. The hotels and homestays here have been providing accommodation to tourists at affordable prices along with organic food.
Where to visit after coming to Chatra area? where to live There may be other questions. Tourism businessman Raman Bhattarai says that tourism businessmen are providing facilities to tourists by creating their own packages for that.
Different packages for more than one day have been created in the hotel. The package includes activities such as Jetboat Safari on Kosi River, Jungle Safari at Kosi Tappu Wildlife reserve, Trekking, Elephant Safari, Bird Watching, Paragliding, ATV Riding, Sunrise and Sunset Watching.
Here we have presented information about hotels, resorts and home stays in this area.
Aqua Bird (Eco) Resort, KoshiTappu (9846660419)
This resort is within Koshi tappu Wildlife reserve. The resort has been providing various tour packages and accommodation facilities to the tourists coming to the reserve aria. You can observe birds and get information about the reserve in the vicinity of this biodiversity-friendly resort.
Belka Beach Resort, Koshi Pul Sombare (9842871244)
This resort is located on Sombare after crossing the Koshi bridge from Chatara. Tourists can get facilities like hotel, lodge, swimming pool etc. in the resort. This resort has been providing facilities like motorboat safari, jungle safari, paragliding, jeep safari etc.
The Koshi River Beach Resort, Koshi Shore (9819398901)
This recently opened resort is located on the west bank of Koshi River. This resort, which provides facilities such as campfire, night stay, restaurant, etc., has been providing facilities to tourists who want to see the tourism and biological diversity of the Koshi River. Tourists who want to enjoy adventure tourism including rafting will benefit from here.
Hotel Koshi Palace, Kothu (9844552535)
Hotel Koshi Palace is an attractive hotel built with huge investment. The main attraction here is the well-equipped lodge. The hotel has also been operating a restaurant.
Barahkshetra Hotel & Lodge, Barahkshetra Temple (9842267255)
This is a hotel in Barahkshetra temple area with good accommodation and food arrangements. From here you can have a worship of Lord Baraha and enjoy local tourism. From Barahkshetra to Dhankuta, Bhojpur, you can travel by jet boat, while you can enjoy boating on the Koshi river.
Chatra Guest House, Chatra Bazar (9842029170)
Chatra Guest House is located in the main market of Chatra. This area can be a focal point for observing the surrounding tourist areas. The hotel owner here can be helpful for tourists to get information and facilities about convenient accommodation and the main tourist areas here.
Sarovar Resto, Jhanda Chowk (9851120712)
This resto, which provides hotel and lodge services, is located at Jhanda Chowk on Madan Bhandari Highway. This place is central for visitors coming from Itahari, Dharan, and the western capital. The hotel has been providing all the tourism packages.
Suryakund Homestay, Suryakund (9861311599)
Located in the hills area of Barahakshetra, this homestay is known for its authentic cuisine. From this place, which is 5 km north of Chatra, one can observe Saptakoshi River and the plains of Terai. The organic food of the Kulung Rai caste, wachippa (tite) and strawberry juice are the attractions of the food here.
Champakot Homestay, Belaka Ahal (9842061203)
Champakot is known for its diverse climate where the closest mountain climate, can be observed Terai from this region. Watching the sunrise, watching the habitat of vultures and having organic food at the homestay are the main attractions here. Located at a distance of 7 km from Kothu and 10 km from Sombare, tourists experience a pleasant change in weather in this area. This area can be a choice for tourists as there are mountain fruits and vegetables according to the season.
By: Nawaraj Bista
