Basantapur is in Tehrathum district of Koshi zone. It can be reached via Hile in Dhankuta district. Bushes are available at Central Bus Station, Gongabu, in Kathmandu. Another option is to fly to Biratnagar and drive over to Hile Bazaar. Buses are available from Hile Bazaar to Basantapur.
Basantapur is set up in the enhancing surrounding of mountains and greenery. Offering excellent respite from city life, the diverse landscapes includes terraced fields as well as plain land, which are covered by different types of vegetation. The mixed pastures, hills of colorful rhododendron and jasmine, beautiful sunrise and sunset, friendly people and rich Limbu culture offer additional appeal. Basantapur at 2,200 meters also hosts trekkers on the way to Mt. Kanchenjunga in Taplejung district and the popular Teenjure Milke – Jaljale Trail.
Ethnic groups that reside in the area are Gurung, Rai, Tamang, Brahmin and Chhetri. Tharu, Newar and Marwadi people also live here. Most of the people are farmers by occupation. In the surrounding areas of Basantapur, Limbu culture is predominant.
Budget Hotels and moderate accommodation facilities are available in Basantapur Bazaar. There are many small hotels and restaurants in the area to cater to local passersby. Camping sites are also available for trekkers. Other facilities are also available in Basantapur Bazaar.
The best times to visit are autumn and spring between October-December or from February-April. The weather is cool and temperate here most times of the year, which makes Basantapur ideal for visit anytime. Summers are pleasant with temperatures ranging from 10 to 20-degree Celsius, while winters are not extreme even though temperatures could sometimes fall below 0 degree.
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