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पाथिभरा मनोआकङ्क्षा पुरा गराउने आस्थाकी देवी "PATHIBHARA MATA"

The Holy Hindu shrine *Pathibhra* bhagawati has resided in the peak of hill Tapethok not only fulfils your long-cherished dreams, she also gives you the way of living. You will feel the differences once you visit. I have created this group for those devotees who believe on her supernatural spirituality. ***जनबिश्वास!***धन नहुनेलाई धनजन नहुनेलाई जन लाटोलाई वाक्य बहिरोलाई श्रवणशक्ती शक्तिहिनलाई शक्ती रोगिलाई रोग बिरुद्ध लड्ने शक्ती पापीको सर्बनाश !!!!***जानि राखे राम्रो ! ****•Location: Tapethok VDC, Taplejung, 19.4 km north east from district headquarter.•Altitude: 3794 meter above from sea level• Sacrifices: yes (goat, pegion, cock)•Accommodation: no facilities except some *pati*•Possibility of high altitudinal sickness: Yes•Transportation facilities: Human power from Phungling•Quality of walking trail: Very good•Steepness of trail: sometimes more than 30 degree•Best travelling season: September-November•Most crowded time: Nauratha (Dashain festivels)***तपाईं काठमाडौं बाट जांदै हुनुहुन्छ भने ५ दिनको यात्रा एस्तो हुन्छ । ***
Day 1Drive from Kathmandu to Suketar takes about one hour. Trek from Suketar to Deurali takes approximately two hours. While trekking, you can observe the surroundings and local lifestyle along the trail. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 2 Trek from Deurali to Phedi which takes almost five hours. You can watch different birds along the trail. On the way you are quite fascinated by mountain views and sceneries. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 3Trek from Phedi to Pathibhara takes about three hours. On the same day you trek back to Phedi which takes almost two and a half hours. You visit Pathibhara devi. On the way you can look out for various species of birds. From Pathibhara you can enjoy mountain views and sceneries. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 4Trek from Phedi to Suketar takes about five hours. On the way you observe surroundings and local lifestyle. You visit local monastery. Moreover, you can taste local drinks and food. Stay overnight at lodge.
Day 5 Fly from Suketar to Kathmandu and it takes one hour.

Pathibhara DeviLocated above 19.4 km east of Phungling, the Devi at Pathibhara is said to have miraculous powers and is said to have answered her devotees' prayers. Story regarding the foundation of the temple has been passed to one generation to another generation. The story says that when shepherds once led their sheeps to the place where the temple lies today, hundreds of sheep disappeared as they were grazing. The distressed shepherds then had a dream in which the Goddess told where she resided and instructed them to carry out ritualistic sacrifices of sheep. When the sacrifice was offered and the temple and the statue was build, the lost sheep were said to have returned. The sheepherders then believed that to Goddess accepted animal sacrifices, which later made her known as Raktakali Pathibhara Devi too.Pathibhara Devi is considered as one of the Shakti Peeths. Worshippers from different part of Nepal and India flock the temple during special occasions, as it is believed that a pilgrimage to the temple ensures fulfilment of all that the pilgrim desires. The devotee of the Pathibhara also includes the Royal family of the Nepal. The pilgrims sacrifice animals and bring gold and silver as offerings to the Pathibhara Devi.

A pilgrimage to PathibharaTaplejung is one of the most beautiful areas in eastern Nepal with spectacular landscape, Himalayan peak of heights above 7000 m and a wide range of flora and fauna. Mt. Kanchanjunga (8586 m), the world's third largest peak lies in this region. Alpine grassland, rocky out crops, dense temperate, subtropical forests, and no river valleys make up the region. Geographically speakingm, Taplejung occupies an area ranging from 670 meters to 8586 meters (Mt. Kanchanjunga ) above sea level. One of the major attraction that lies in this area is the Pathibhara Devi temple. This secret region attracts tourists seeking spiritual fulfilment and blessings from the powerfull Pathibhara Devi. Hindus as well as the Buddhists reach the temple for celebrations during special occasions. The trek to Pathibhara Devi (3794 m) combined with the natural and cultural experiences of the region make the visit a unique exhilarating experience.

Itinerary for Pathibhara Trail (For Tourists)
Day 1:
Kathmandu-Suketar-DeuraliActivities: Flight from Kathmandu-Suketar (1hr) or Kathmandu-Biratnagar-Suketar (2hrs). Trekking from Suketar to Deurali.Overnight: Deurali(Teashops)
Day 2:
Deurali- Phedi Activities: Trek from Deurali to Phedi, birdwatching along the trail. Viewing mountains and sceneries on the way(4-5 hrs trek).Overnight: Phedi(Teashops)
Day 3:
Phedi-Pathibhara-PhediActivities: Trekking from Phedi to Pathibhara. Darshan of Pathibhara Devi.(3 hrs) Panoramic mountain view from Pathibhara. Trekking from Pathibhara to Phedi.Overnight:Phedi(Teashops)
Day 4:
Phedi-SuketarActivities: Trekking from Phedi to Suketar. Observing the surroundings and local lifestyle. Visiting the local Monastery. Tasting local drinks and Cuisines.(4-5hrs)Overnight: Suketar(Lodges and Teashops)
Day 5:
a) Suketar-Kathmandu Activities: Flying from Suketar-Kathmandu or Suketar-Biratnagar-Kathmandu.Overnight: Kathmandu
b) Suketar-Taplejung Bazar(Phungling)Activities: 2hrs walk from Suketar, visiting NTC tower, Sanu-Suketar, local monastery, takes us to the headquarter of the district- Phungling. The main town/market of the district is facilated with many hotels, resturants, lodges, shops, health and communication facilities(including internet).Overnight:Phungling(Hotels/Lodges).
Day 6: Other trails.

Accessibility to Taplejung:
By Air: Kathmandu - Taplejung (Suketar)Biratnagar - Taplejung (Suketar)
By Road:Birtamod(Jhapa) - Taplejung (Phungling Bazaar)Mechi National Highway 236Km
By Foot:Basantapur- Gufa Pokhari - Taplejung (Phungling Bazaar) - 2 days

How to get there
Pathibhara lies in the junction of three VDCs: Tapethok, Limkhim and PhawaKhola VDCs at a 19 kilometeres distance from Taplejung Bazaar (Phungling). The journey to Pathibhara starts from Suketar airport (2840 m) which is about 1.5 hours walk from phungling Bazaar. Pathibhara Devi is about 5-6 hours walk from Suketar.
Suketar is only STOL airstrip in Taplejung district and is connected to Kathmandu and Biratnagar by scheduled flights. From Suketar the Pathivara trial passes through Deurali, Ramitedanda, Chhatedhunga, Bhalugaunda, Phedi and finally reaches Pathibhara Devi temple. The trial offers food and lodging facilities. Basic accomodation facilities are also available for pilgrims near the shrine
The best time to visit is from March to June and September to November.
Suggested Itinerary (5-6 days)
Major Stops on Pathibhara Cultural Trial
Suketar - Deurali about 2 kmDeurali = Ramitedanda about 1.5 kmRamitedada - Chatedhunga about 4.5 kmChatedunga - Bhalugauda about 2.5 kmBhalugauda = Phedi about 3 kmPhedi - Pathibhara Devi Temple about 2 km
Small Markets in the Trial
Deurali - Tea snacks and small lodgesBhalugauda - Tea snacks and small lodges Phedi - Tea snacks and Dharmasalas (moderate lodge for pilgrims)Pathibhara Devi Temple - Dharmasala

Limbu Culture
The Pathibhara and Limbu Cultural Trial, the main route of the Kanchanjunga trek, provides an experience of the Limbu culture of the Nepalese Himalayas. For visitors other than pilgrims, Limbu Cultural Trek is equally enthralling. A week-long Limbu Cultural Trek, passing through traditional villages like Phurunga(or Phurumbu), Limkhim, Khewang, Tellok, PhawaKhola and Mamankhe can be a visit worth remembering.
Other major attractions
Pilgrims can also visit monasteries situated in Olangchungola and Lungchung. The waterfall at Sawa an dthe pond of Timbung , during autumn and spring are worth visiting every year. The forest ecosystem along the trial offers diversity of wildlife, birds , flowers and butterflies. The whole of Kanchenjunga range can be seen in this trek.