Chautara
Chautara

Chautara

Chautara is a historical, cultural, political, administrative, commercial, religious, and economic, center of Sindhupalchowk.

About Chautara, Headquarters of Sindhupalchowk

Chautara Bazar is the headquarters of Sindhupalchok district. This is a must-see place in the Sindhupalchok district. This ancient city is located in the northeast direction of Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. This city is at an altitude of around 1500 meters above sea level. From here you can see the mountains of the Jugal snow range. This city is full of natural resources and is decorated with religious monasteries, and temples. The people living here have their own original art, culture, and lifestyle. 

Mainly the Newar community lives here. People from many communities have come from different parts of the district and are living here. It is said that traders used to transport goods from Tibet through Chautara. It is also one of the biggest commercial centers of the district.

Story of Chautara, Sindhupalchowk

If we believe what the elders here say, at a time when there was no development of roads and means of transport in Nepal, traders from Nepal used to travel through the Chautara road while going to and from Tibet to get goods. At the same time, those traders used to sit in the 'Chautari' here to kill fatigue and rest. It is said that Chautara was formed from Chautari because it was a place where traders rested.

Bank and Financial Institutions 

Due to the fact that it is the headquarters city, there are enough banks and financial institutions here. Commercial banks include Nepal Bank, Mega Bank, Krishi Bikas Bank, SIB Bank, NCC Bank, and more. And other cooperative and microfinance institutions are also located here.

Facilities

  • Transportations 
  • Internet
  • Road
  • Drinking Water
  • Electricity
  • Median Types of Hotels & Lodges
  • Big market
  • Qualityable Educational Institutions
  • Plays grounds
  • Proper securities
  • Government Offices
  • Available rent rooms
  • District Hospital ( Public )
  • Privates Health Institutions

Tourist and Religious Places

This is an ancient city. There are ancient temples here. Krishna Temple, Ganesh Temple, Bhimshen Temple, Buddha Park, Vankali Temple, Shiva Temple, Tudikhel, Saraswati Temple, Love Hill, etc. are the religious and tourist places of Chautara.

Some of the major Attraction of the Chautara, Sindhualchowk

  • Gaurati Temple
  • Harlang Barlang 
  • Bhadaure Ganesh
  • Bhut Chhaga
  • Sangachowk Gadhi
  • Rani Pokhari
  • Balephi, Jalbire
  • Dolalghat
  • Sukute
  • and many mores.

How to reach Chautara from Kathmandu?

From Kathmandu (around 80 km northeast), the capital of Nepal, you can reach Chautara via Banepa, Dhulikhel, Panchkhal, Jirokilo, Dolal Ghat, Bandeu and Chautara-Bandeu road from Bandeu via Nursery, Sangachok, Hare, Jalkeni, Irkhu, Melchaur.