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The Hariharpurgadhi Rural Municipality (Rural Municipality is known as Gaupalika in Nepali) lies in the Sindhuli district which is about 200KM (124 miles) southeast of Kathmandu.
This Rural Municipality has 8 wards and a population of approximately 28,000. The headquarters of the municipality lies in ward number 2. Our project site is located in ward number 3, which is about 4 Km away from our last project Shree Janaprabhat Ni Ma Vi School.
Next to our last finished school, about 4km from the base, you can find one small market that has several small stores, food cafes, a lodge, and a small health clinic.
Sindhuli (3 hours away by bus) and Hetauda (2.5 hours away by bus) are larger towns and have the majority of the amenities you might need, such as large shops, hotels, hospitals, and banks.
It is recommended to have all needed things purchased from home or Kathmandu before heading to the base in Hariharpurgadhi because options around the base are quite limited.
THE WEATHER
THE WEATHER
Winter in Southeast Nepal can be very cold in the months of November through March, particularly in the late evenings and early mornings. In April and May the temperatures begin to gradually increase, but thunderstorms are common. June is the early monsoon season and the chance of daily thunderstorms increases and heavy continuous rainfall is common. Please be sure to check the local forecast and pack accordingly.
ACTIVITIES DURING YOUR TIME OFF
During your time off, there are several places you can explore in Hariharpur Gadhi :
Explore Tinkuna village! You can walk to the river and have a swim, walk through the village, and see the suspension bridge - an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the region.
Learn about the local culture and history: visit Hariharpur Gadhi Fort, famous after the Anglo-Nepalese war in the 19th century.
Try the local cuisine: You can taste the lovely dishes ( mainly momos and Chowmein ) of Nepal in the small markets nearby in Chainpur, or go to the Bamboo resort in Jhurjhuri.
Visit Hetauda (2.5 hours from the base by bus): you can go to the larger market there such as Bhatbateni, try cafes and restaurants, and even stay at nice hotels. You can wander around Hetauda Lake and Sahid Smarak Park.
On your monthly break: you will have time to visit Chitwan National Park (2.5 hours from Hetauda), Parsa National Park (1.5 hours from Hetauda), and/or Pokhara (7h hours from Hetauda).
For more help do not hesitate to ask our staff members on the program who can guide you. Remember to check local travel advisories and guidelines, and respect the local customs and traditions during your visit.
A river near our village
Chainpur market
Hariharpur Gadhi Historical Fort
Suspension bridge near our base
Hetauda market
Bamboo resort in Jhurjhuri
Chitwan National Park
Lake view in Pokhara
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