Top Attractions in Bhadrapur and Places to Visit in 2025

Bhadrapur, the headquarters of Jhapa district, serves as a gateway to Pathibhara. It has many government offices, hospitals, security institutions (police and army), schools, colleges, and an airport. Several places around Bhadrapur are worth visiting:

1. Arjundhara

Located in Arjundhara Municipality-7 of Jhapa, Arjundhara Jaleshwor Dham is a religious site of great significance. It houses the Shiva Temple, Arjun baan Ganga Pond, Panchadhara, Gurukul Pathshala, Sanskrit Secondary School, Yagyashala, and Gaushala. According to mythology, during the final year of their exile, the Pandavas lived in disguise in Biratnagar. When the Kauravas stole King Birat’s cows, Arjun, after retrieving them, prayed to Lord Shiva and shot arrows into the ground to create water for the thirsty cattle. The site where this occurred is now known as Arjundhara.

2. Kachankawal

The lowest point in Nepal–measuring just 58 meters above sea level is located at the border of Wards 4 and 5 in Kachankawal Rural Municipality. Due to its low elevation, the land is swampy. A marker has been placed at the site, and nearby ponds spread over 12 bigha (approx. 3 hectares) add to the location’s uniqueness. However, the area still awaits proper development and beautification.

3. Kichakbadh

According to the Mahabharata, during the Pandavas’ stay at Birat Durbar, Bhim killed the villainous Kichak after he attempted to harass Draupadi. The place where this occurred is known as Kichakbadh which lies in Wards 3 and 4 of Bhadrapur Municipality. The site features a Satyadevi Temple and a statue commemorating Kichak’s defeat. A religious fair is held here annually during the Swasthani Brata.

4. Birat Pokhari

This pond is believed to have been dug during the Pandavas’ year in hiding to provide water for their cattle. Located in Ward 3 of Birtamod Municipality, Birat Pokhari spans approximately one and a half hectares. Today, the area is also used for fish farming.

5. Satakshi Dham

Situated at the foot of the Chure hills, Satakshi Dham lies in Ward 11 of Shiva Satakshi Municipality of Jhapa. The site includes temples of various deities, including Digambeshwar Mahadev and goddess Satakshi. According to legend, when a massive drought struck the world, the goddess Satakshi wept, and her tears nourished the land, bringing greenery back. The site is named in her honor.

Team Leader

Om Pradhanang has been with Buddha Air since 2004. After serving in Dhangadhi for three years, he now leads a team of 22 employees at Chandragadhi Airport. “I’m happy to have served passengers through Buddha Air for over two decades,” he shares.

Currently, there are six daily flights from Chandragadhi to Kathmandu. Many passengers also use the airport to connect to India, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Pradhanang is optimistic about further increases in flight frequency in the future.

Originally from Bhaktapur, he now resides in Naya Bazaar, Bhadrapur Municipality-5.