Hyatung Falls
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| Hyatung or Hyatrung Falls | |
|---|---|
| Location | Between Ishibu and Samdu VDCs of Terhathum District, Nepal |
| Coordinates | Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.[1] |
| Elevation | Approximately 1500 metres high from sea level |
| Total height | 365 metres[2] |
| Total width | 200 metres |
| Watercourse | Hyatung Khola (tributary of Tamur River) |
Hyatung or Hyatrung Falls (Nepali: ह्यातुङ झरना) is the highest waterfall in Nepal. It is located between Ishibu and Samdu VDCs of Terhathum District in Kosi Zone of eastern Nepal and has a height of 365 metres.[3][2][4][5][6]
It has been stated, in an article in the Nepali Times, that the falls are "reportedly the largest in Asia".[5]
Tourism
Efforts are being made to encourage tourists in the area but at present facilities are not well developed.[7] The waterfall is described as being at one day's walk from Myanglung bazaar.[6]
References
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- ↑ | A record done by tousism office in kakarbhita of Nepal to address the valuable falls in Nepal[dead link]
