Posts of Darchula

In the local language, “Dhar” means tall peak, and “Chula” means a cooking stove made out of three sharp stones. The three peaks of the region resemble a cooking stove. It is noted that among the three peaks, one is situated in India while the other two are in Nepal. This region serves as a trijunction between Nepal, India, and China. It is also a significant area of border dispute between Nepal and India based on the interpretation of the Sugauli Treaty. The region is home to the Byashi indigenous community, which holds its own remarkable story. Darchula gains attention in Nepali national news when fatalities occur due to rivers crossing using a single cable wire bridge called “tuin”.