Khotang District is situated in hilly region of Sagarmatha Zone. It is believed that the name of this district Khotang is derived from the name of one of the ancient Kirati King Khote who ruled this place.Some people also believed that there used to be lots of Khote Sallo ( A type of pine tree) around this place and once a king Hang used to ruled this place so people started to say Khota kaa Haang ( Haang of Khota) and finally it converted to Khotang.
This place is situated in an altitude range from one hundred and fifty two meter to three thousand six hundred and twenty meter. Due to the the wide variation in altitude, we can found different types of climate in this district.Most part of this district have Subtropical and upper tropical climate. This district is covered by Bhojpur in East, Okhaldhunga in west, Solukhumbu in north and Udayapur in South.
Majority of people in this place are from Rai community as this place is also known as Majh Kirat ( Middle Kirat). Apart from Rai there are other ethic groups such as Limbu, Tamang, Bramins, Chettri and many more.
This place is situated in an altitude range from one hundred and fifty two meter to three thousand six hundred and twenty meter. Due to the the wide variation in altitude, we can found different types of climate in this district.Most part of this district have Subtropical and upper tropical climate. This district is covered by Bhojpur in East, Okhaldhunga in west, Solukhumbu in north and Udayapur in South.
Majority of people in this place are from Rai community as this place is also known as Majh Kirat ( Middle Kirat). Apart from Rai there are other ethic groups such as Limbu, Tamang, Bramins, Chettri and many more.
An easy way to reach to this place is by Air. There are three airport situated in different location of Khotang District and we can reach there from Kathmandu in few hour of flight. Manamaayaa Rai Khani Daada Airport, Laamidaada Airport, Thaamkharka Airport are the Airport that provide easy access to this district.
There are many place to visit in this district. Maiyu hill, Tyamke Hill, Merung hill, Malathumki hill, Baraha Pokhari, Halesi Mahadev, Majhuwa Gadi, Sahadeu Gadi are few of the best destination to visit in this District.
Baraha Pokhari:
It is a beautiful pond situated in Khotang district in Baraha Pokhari VDC. This lake has its own historical and religious importance.According to Hindu Myth, this lake was created in the time of God Baraha. This lake is situated at an altitude of one thousand and seven hundred meter and around eight hundred meter long and five hundred meter wide. The colorful fish in the lake and the crystal clear water makes this place best to visit.
Halesi Mahadev:
This is one of the famous temple of Lord Shiva situated in Khotang district. It is believed that this temple blesses children and poor with knowledge and wisdom.
Dhodreshwor Mahadev:
It is situated in Ratanchha VDC 2. This place is a place with religious significance as well as a great wonder of nature. In the cave of this place there are several symbolic images of gods and goddess. We can enter the cave from north and west meanwhile there is an unfathomable tunnel to the east. There is an opening to the sky near the northern gateway which provide light to the cave.
