TATOPANI BAZAR
Tatopani is one of the VDC (Village Development Committee) of Sindhupalchok District which is situated in Bagmati Region of Central Development Region. The headquarter of Sindhupalchok District is Chautara which is near Kabrepalanchok District,one of the district in Central Developlment. Tatopani VDC is situated in the extreme north of the country which is very close to the landmark of the People Republic of China. Tatopani is a hill surrounded place along with the downward flowing Bhote koshi river. Although this place seems uncomfortable for living but people have settled down here . These people live here, perform their daily activities. Most people are not well educated because the modern technology and world has touched this place just since last 25 years only. Due to influence of the trade to China or Tibet this place is much developed than other places or wards of Tatopani. This place is given the name "Tatopani" because of the hot water that arises naturally from the underground point. This water is so beneficial for the sickness of the people. It is said and believed that those who take regular baths in this water can get rid of the problems of pains, allergies, etc.
This photo is taken from up hill Showing Tatopani Bazar. |
This place is not so much good for agriculture. Most of the people do terrace farming in the hill area where they will find good quality of soil and availability of water. Most people living in the town area do business with people of China. The town call Zhangmu locally named as khasa is the main trade route between Nepal and China for trade. But people who are living in the hill areas which are quite far from the town area, survive by farming/agriculture and cattle rearings. In this areas the crops like Potatoes,Barley,etc are grown along with wheat, Maize ,etc which are very good for the purpose of daily foodings.They rear cattles such as goat, buffaloes,cow,etc for milk and fertilizers. Yak is found in the himalayan area in the cold envirinment.
This place is also known as a tourism place .Daily many tourists pass through this place.They mostly visit this place to go Tibet for Cycling,and other adventurous games such as rafting, canyoing, hiking, Bunjy jumping,swing, etc.