Dharan. The number of domestic tourists visiting Chindedanda (Ramitedanda) located in Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-20 has increased significantly with the onset of summer.

Dharan Bazaar, Itahari, Charkose Jhadi and various places in the Tarai have been developing as hiking destinations along with the famous tourist centers of eastern Nepal in recent times.

Hundreds of tourists visit this place every day, which is considered suitable for visiting and hiking with friends or family during the summer. Domestic tourists from Dharan, Itahari, Jhapa, Chitwan and Kathmandu are visiting here.

Sudip Shrestha of Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-16 reached Chindedanda after returning home on leave from the UNITED Kingdom. He said that he was happy to see that this hill, which used to be naked earlier, has now developed a lot and has become a suitable destination to visit. He said, “In the summer, there is a lot of movement of friends here, it is fun to see the scenery. ’

Sushila Rai of Itahari had also reached Chindedanda for the first time. “We cannot describe the pleasant atmosphere and enjoyment of the scenery during the summer,” he said, adding, “Although there are fewer people in the winter, many people come to visit in the summer.” ’

Chindedanda, which appears to be the confluence of the eastern hilly region and the Tarai, can be reached from Dharan Bazaar by motorcycle and vehicle for about 15 to 20 minutes and walking for about an hour. According to the locals, it has been almost two decades since the flow of tourists started to appear in this place, which was earlier deserted and deserted. Earlier, paragliding service was available from Chindedanda, which attracted more tourists. Although paragliding has been closed, dozens of hotels and eateries have opened in the same place.

According to laxmi Tamang, a local hotelier, around 300 domestic tourists visit Chindedanda every day during the summer season. He said that the tourists coming here love the original dishes like local chicken meat, tongba, sukuti, bhattau paddy rice. Especially in the summer, the demand for these dishes is high, business is also better in the summer than in the winter.

Entrepreneur Basanti Tamang said that Chindedanda has become a suitable destination for a short walk throughout the day. Most of the tourists stay back for two to four hours, but some stay. According to him, many tourists come from Jhapa, Chitwan and Kathmandu in the summer, but after the winter, the number decreases.

Entrepreneurs complain that there is a rough road from Dharan to Chindedanda at present and it is difficult to travel during the rainy season or winter season. However, with the construction of the bridge at Sardukhola, the journey has become a bit easier.

According to the locals, the name Chindedanda has been kept as this hill looks naked when looking north from Dharan, while it is also known as ‘Ramitedanda’ among the locals as the pedestrians stand here and see Ramita. Tamang, Gurung, Rai, Chhetri and Brahmin communities live in this area. Places like Gurung Chhap and Karki Chhap are near Chindedanda.

A view tower has also been constructed a few years ago with the support of the Koshi state government. Tourism entrepreneurs Basudev Baral and Alina Magar have operated the Sech Adventure Park and Resort.

Homestay is also operating in Tamang settlement some distance away. Tourism entrepreneur Baral said that tourism has been developing a lot in recent times as Chindedanda and surrounding areas are an attractive place for domestic tourists.

Under the leadership of Dharan Municipality Mayor Harkaraj Rai Sampang, preparations are underway to construct a statue of Sumnima-Paruhang, the deity of Kirat Rai community, in Chindedanda area. According to Chief Sampang, a new dimension will be added to the tourism promotion of Chindedanda area after the installation of the statue. Locals expect that Chindedanda will become a major tourist destination of Dharan in the near future if road improvement, publicity and development of additional infrastructure.