Hile () is a hill town located in the

Province A province is an administrative division within a country or sovereign state, state. The term derives from the ancient Roman , which was the major territorial and administrative unit of the Roman Empire, Roman Empire's territorial possessions ou ...

Nepal Nepal, officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked country in South Asia. It is mainly situated in the Himalayas, but also includes parts of the Indo-Gangetic Plain. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China Ch ...

, 13 km north of the regional center of

Dhankuta Dhankuta ( ) is a hill town and the headquarters of Dhankuta District in Koshi Province in Eastern Nepal. According to 2011 Nepal census, it has population of 26,440 inhabitants. History Until about 1963, Dhankuta Bazaar (the town) was the ...

Bazar. At an elevation of 1948 meters, it is the main route to other hilly districts like Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabha. The shops and restaurants primarily serve the local economy. Hile Bazar is one of the largest in the area, attracting locals from villages in the surrounding hills. The only businesses that target tourists are lodges. Hile Bazar is one of the major religious, cultural, and tourist centers of the Dhankuta district.

Geography

Hile is a small town located in the eastern part of Nepal, in the

district of

Koshi Province Koshi Province () is an autonomous Provinces of Nepal, province of Nepal adopted by the Constitution of Nepal on 20 September 2015. It covers an area of , about 17.5% of the country's total area. With the industrial city of Biratnagar as its cap ...

. It is situated on a hill and is surrounded by beautiful hills and forests. The town is located at an altitude of approximately above sea level and covers an area of about 6.73 square kilometers.

Climate

Hile has a moderate climate, with temperatures ranging from throughout the year.

Attractions

Hile is known for its scenery and atmosphere. There are several walking trails and viewpoints in and around the town that offer views of the surrounding hills and forests. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including shops, restaurants, and guesthouses. One of the attractions in Hile is the Hile View Tower, which is a tall structure built on top of a hill that overlooks the surrounding area. Visitors can climb to the top of the tower to maximise the views of the surrounding hills and forests.

Transportation

Hile is located on the

Koshi Highway Koshi Highway or NH08 (previously: H08) () is a 390 km long highway located in Koshi Province. It is a north-south highway which is understood to be the shortest highway connecting India to China across the Himalayan mountains in Nepal. Ran ...

and is situated south of

Dharan Dharan () is a sub-metropolitan city in Sunsari District of Koshi Province, in eastern Nepal, which was established as a fourth municipality in the Kingdom in 1958. It is the third most populous city in eastern Nepal after Biratnagar and I ...

, a major city in Eastern Nepal. The town is easily accessible by public transportation or private vehicles, with public buses being the major mode of transportation available from Dharan to the southern part of Eastern Nepal and serving as the gateway to different districts in the hilly region. Hile can also be reached by road from

Kathmandu Kathmandu () is the capital and largest city of Nepal, situated in the central part of the country within the Kathmandu Valley. As per the 2021 Nepal census, it has a population of 845,767 residing in 105,649 households, with approximately 4 mi ...

, which is approximately 500 kilometers away. For those traveling by air, the nearest airport is located in

Biratnagar Biratnagar () is a List of cities in Nepal, metropolitan city in Nepal, which serves as the capital of Koshi Province. With a Metropolitan Urban Agglomeration population of 244,750 as per the 2021 Nepal census, 2021 census, it is the largest c ...

, which is about 65 kilometers away.

Facilities

Hile is well known for its traditional food and drink, including Tongba and Sukuti, which are popular local specialties. Visitors are greeted by a large statue of Tongba at the town's entrance. The town's bazaar is a bustling hub of activity, with numerous hotels, clinics, shops selling utensils and fancy goods, gas stations, and educational institutions. The local people are known for their warm hospitality and welcome visitors with open arms, making Hile a popular tourist destination.

Gallery

File:Tonga statue in Tongba Chowk.jpg, Tongba statue in Tongba Chowk File:Hile View Tower.jpg, Hile View Tower File:Hile View Tower Base View.jpg, View from the base of Hile View Tower

References

{{reflist Dhankuta District