DHAULAGIRI ZONE

Population:  Bounded by Tibet to its north, Lumbini and Rapti zones to the south, Gandaki zone on the east and Karnali zone on the west, this zone is a big zone with an area of 4,612 square miles. Yet, this zone with a population of .......  is undeveloped and its people live very poor lives. The Himalayas and high mountains including the famous peak of Dhaulagiri dominate this region. Mugu, Kali, Karnali and Bheri are the main rivers of this zone. Sheep, goats and yaks are raised in most parts where as wheat, maize, millet etc. are also grown in various parts of the zone wherever possible. This zone has deposits of gold, iron, coal, lead, cobalt, gas, oil, copper etc. But the mineral wealth of the Dhaulagiri zone is yet to be exploited. It also has huge untapped potential for Hydroelectricity which can lead to the development of this zone. Transportation is still a great difficulty here. The districts of Dhaulagiri zone are Dolpa, Mustang, Myagdi and Baglung.

DHAULAGIRI MT

The famous Mt. Dhaulagiri is the name of the highest peak of the Dhaulagiri Himal range.  With an altitude of 26,795 ft. or 8,137m above sea level, Mt. Dhaulagiri is the third highest peak in the world. 

DHAULAGIRI HIMAL

The Dhaulagiri Himal signifies the group of snowy mountains ranging from the Kali Gandaki River valley in the east to Thuli Bheri in the West and beyond Barbung khola (stream) in the north and tributary streams of Kali Gandaki in the south, There are more than a dozen peaks over 22,000 ft. above sea level, Dhaulagiri 1 being the tallest. 

DHARMA DHATU

Or Dharmadhatu has different meanings to suit different context. The literal meaning of the term is explained as the source or elements of dharmas. It is the non-sensuous object of element perceived when one is free of thoughts and emotions. 

According to Swaymanbhu Purana text, the words Swayambhu, Dharmadhatu, Sunyarupa etc. are used as synonyms. Swayambhu is called self existent wisdom or Primordial awareness. When manifested in physical form, it is known as Adi Buddha. In Nispannayogavali, Dharmadhatu Mandala is described in great detail. In this mandala, the chief deity is Manjughosha, the representative of primordial awareness with four faces and eight arms. A large number of deities are included in this mandala. The devotee is allowed to visualise this madala in the developing stage of his meditation. By this practice, the devotee swiftly accumulates the merits and wisdom necessary for the attainment of Buddhahood.

DHARMA BHAKTA

Physical instructor of Late King Tribhuvan, Dharma Bhakta was one of the pioneers of Nepal struggle for freedom from Rana autocracy. He was hanged in 1941. An immortal martyr, he is believed to have a close political understanding with King Tribhuvan.

DHARAN

A town of Kosi zone, Dharan is an important trade centre. Being situated in between the mountain regions and the Terrai, its prospects as a trading city are ever increasing. Dharan is linked with Biratnagar by a 30 mile long motorable road.

Shanti Stupa

Pokhara Shanti Stupa could be a Buddhist pagoda-style monument on Anadu Hill of the previous Pumdi Bhumdi Village Development Committee, within the district of Kaski, Nepal

Shanti Stupa in Pokhara was designed by Nipponzan-Myōhōji monk Morioka Sonin with native supporters beneath the steerage of Nichidatsu Fujii, a Buddhist monk and therefore the founding father of Nipponzan-Myōhōji. Shanti could be a Indo-Aryan signified peace, conjointly wide utilized in the Nepali and Hindi languages, and Shanti Stupa suggests that Peace temple. Shanti Stupa shrine was designed as an emblem of peace. settled at the peak of 1100 meters on the Anadu Hill, Nichidatsu Fujii arranged the muse stone at the side of relics of Gautama Buddha on twelve Sep 1973. Asian country has 2 of the eighty peace pagodas within the world: Shanti Stupa in Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautama Buddha and Shanti Stupa in Pokhara. Shanti Stupa in Pokhara has conjointly become a traveller attraction. It provides a position of the Annapurna vary, Pokhara town and Fewa Lake.

Tal Barahi

Tal Barahi Temple, additionally referred to as Lake Temple or Barahi Temple may be a two-story temple temple settled within the Kaski District of the Gandaki Zone in western Nepal. it's a hindu temple of the deity Hindu deity, the shielder of gods. it's settled during a tiny island on the south east section of Fewa Lake in Pokhara.

FEWA LAKE

One of the beautiful lakes in Pokhara city of Kaski district,  Fewa lake is a very famous lake, attracting locals and tourists alike due to its beauty and grandeur. This lake is close to the main city of  Pokhara and a tourist oriented township has come to surround the vicinity of the lake itself. The famous fish-tailed mountain may be viewed from there in its attractive, enthralling and dream-like illusion while viewing the reflections of the same under the lake waters.

DHANUSHA

This is a famous district of Janakpur zone. Janakpurdham is the capital city of this district. The name of the zone has been derived from this historic town. It is believed that Sita or Janaki, the spouse of the legendary Rama of Ramayana, was born here. Her father was King Janak and the kingdom itself was known as Janakpur. A famous Janaki temple of this district is a national heritage and a great attraction for pilgrims and tourists alike. This district is also the centre of Maithili language, culture, and for that matter, Maithili civilization. Population of this district is approximately 671,364.