The MargaPokhari lake situated on the top of the Dangdange hills of Angdim village of Terhathum district is an mportant religious site. The lake is ocated at the boundary of Dhankuta and Terhathum districts at an altitude of 2450 meters.
The small lake is extremely beautiful and there is an idol of Goddess Bhagawati near the lake. The lake is surrounded by enchanting natural beauty. There are various folk lores associated with the origin of the lake. Major festivities are organized here in the Janai Purnima festival. Devotees arrive from far away to take part in the fair along with the traditional shamans called 'Jhankris' who also come here to complete their rituals. The devotees observe vigil throughout the night. The small lake is surrounded by forest but is always kept clean. It is traditionally believed that the birds clean the leaves falling on the surface of the lake. The local charity organization has recently organized a program to proove this. The trip was also meant to promote Margapokhari as a tourist destination. The number of tourists visiting the lake has also risen steadily since the program.The lake is alos suitable for viewing sunrise, sunset and the mountains. The rows of mountain ranges extending from Mt. Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Kumbhakarna could be observed from here. Likewise the landscape upto the Terai plains including the Rajbiraj city and the Koshi Barrage could also be seen from here in clean weather. The area is gaining popularity amomg nature lovers and melancholy souls who got lost in solitude here. Likewise the way upto Maipokhari is also the photographer's paradise. A trip to Margapokhari can be perfect topping to your visit to the Eastern Zone. The journey starts from Dharan's Bhanuchowk, from there the 78 km road along Bhedetar, Mulghat, Guthitar, Dhankuta, Hill tile Sindhuwa is black topped. A 3 km gravel road will take to Angdim and the Margapokhari is reached after half hour uphill walk from Angdim. There are some nice lodges at Hile for accomodation.
The small lake is extremely beautiful and there is an idol of Goddess Bhagawati near the lake. The lake is surrounded by enchanting natural beauty. There are various folk lores associated with the origin of the lake. Major festivities are organized here in the Janai Purnima festival. Devotees arrive from far away to take part in the fair along with the traditional shamans called 'Jhankris' who also come here to complete their rituals. The devotees observe vigil throughout the night. The small lake is surrounded by forest but is always kept clean. It is traditionally believed that the birds clean the leaves falling on the surface of the lake. The local charity organization has recently organized a program to proove this. The trip was also meant to promote Margapokhari as a tourist destination. The number of tourists visiting the lake has also risen steadily since the program.The lake is alos suitable for viewing sunrise, sunset and the mountains. The rows of mountain ranges extending from Mt. Kanchanjunga, Makalu and Kumbhakarna could be observed from here. Likewise the landscape upto the Terai plains including the Rajbiraj city and the Koshi Barrage could also be seen from here in clean weather. The area is gaining popularity amomg nature lovers and melancholy souls who got lost in solitude here. Likewise the way upto Maipokhari is also the photographer's paradise. A trip to Margapokhari can be perfect topping to your visit to the Eastern Zone. The journey starts from Dharan's Bhanuchowk, from there the 78 km road along Bhedetar, Mulghat, Guthitar, Dhankuta, Hill tile Sindhuwa is black topped. A 3 km gravel road will take to Angdim and the Margapokhari is reached after half hour uphill walk from Angdim. There are some nice lodges at Hile for accomodation.
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