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About the Dolakhatown
About the Dolakha Town
One
can walk from Charikot to Dolakha in 45 minutes, so not by any stretch of
imagination could it be cald a trek. What is more, sometimes in 1984 a branch
road from the main highway will go to Dolakha itself . However, despite the fact
that it is so easy to get to Dolakha it should not be lightly dismissed.
No
one knows for sure when this magnisficent albeit crumbling hilltown was built.
The historic annals of Nepal list it as an independent Kingdom at the time of
the Malla dynasties during the 15th and 16th centuries. Its historical
links withTibet suggest that this ancient town dates bacic to the 7th century.
Predominantly
Newari,it was an entrepot between Tibet, Northern India and the Valley of
Kathmandu. Residents of Bhadgaon often in the past kept surnmer homes in Dolakha.
Originaliy believed to be by the side of the river itelf, it w as relocated
above the Tama Kosi. The river obviously played an important part in
their ilves and legends because the people of Dolakha follow the South-East
Asian practise of lighting incense andand sending leaf-boats of offerings onto
the river Tama Kosi. The steep incline that today leads to the river would
suggest that the town moved in order to facilitate defence. Remains of fortress
walls prove that it was indeed a fortified town.
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