Jajarkot

Jajarkot is hoping that its dramatic topography, cultural heritage and historic monuments will be able to attract tourists its way.

A view of the district from the top of Jajarkot Bajar reveals the mighty Bheri River that bounds the district winding its way around the base of a hill. Once a part of the Baise Rajya, Jajarkot is one of the few places that has a palace from that era that compares to the Malla palaces in Kathmandu. There are also two other smaller palaces well worth a visit. With mountains soaring to 5412 metres above sea level, Jajarkot is also ideal for Himalayan vistas, including Mt. Sisne and Jaljala.

Jajarkot is dotted with temples but the one that gets the most attention is the Shiva temple, located in a cave three hours walk from Jajarkot bajar. A colony of bats awaits devotees in the ‘bat cave’. Jajarkot also shares the rich mid-western heritage of deuda and tappa dances.

Facilities for room and board are a little rudimentary at present.

It’s possible to get to Jajarkot by road but an easier option is to take a flight from Kathmandu to Nepalganj and then a flight to Chaurjhari. Jajarkot Bajar is about three hours trek from Chaurjhari.

Jajarkot Durbar

Jarjarkot Durbar, a notable castle conveying an archeological hugeness in Jajarkot locale, is in a haggard condition and needing prompt repair.The then King Gajendra Narayan Shah of Jajarkot is said to have manufactured the royal residence in 1400 BS. The seven-story durbar was diminished to four stories by the huge seismic tremor of 1934. Local people said the notable royal residence is in ruins because of the aloofness of the specialists concerned.

Jarjarkot Durbar, a notable castle conveying an archeological importance in Jajarkot area, is in a haggard condition and needing prompt fix.

The then King Gajendra Narayan Shah of Jajarkot is said to have constructed the royal residence in 1400 BS. The seven-story durbar was diminished to four stories by the monstrous tremor of 1934. Local people said the memorable royal residence is in ruins because of the aloofness of the specialists concerned.

The staying memorable antiquities have either been lost or rotted after some time after the royal residence was surrendered around 58 years prior. Presently, the castle houses an office for the District Administration.