Tuwachung Jayajung Mini Great Wall Halesi | Maratika Cave Tour from Kathmandu

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Facts
History of Raichhakule Hetchhakuppa, Tayama and Khiyama
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The mini great wall of Halesi Tuwachung Jayajung has enticed tourists to explore this historical place and a point where the Kirant Civilization began. The wall has been completed without using concrete materials and cement. After completing the Mini Great Wall, Tuwachung Hill has become a central attraction for travelers, both domestic and intentional.

Facts

Length: 730 meters
Size: 2 meters width
Location: Tuwachung Municipality, 07 (5 km drive away from Halesi Mahadev Maratika Cave)
From Kathmandu: Drive 8 hours by Jeep
Elevation: 1108 meters
Gathering: during Udhauli and Ubhauli- they do rituals of Tin Chula and perform Shakela Shili
Main Visitors: Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Bhutan

From Tuwachung Hill, one can enjoy the sunrise and sunset view. The snow-capped Himalayas on the north can be explored from Tuwachung Jayajung Hill, including the top of the world- Mount Everest (8848.86 meters)

History of Raichhakule Hetchhakuppa, Tayama and Khiyama

Tuwachung Jayajung Hill is such a significant place in Khotang district, where the Kirant Civilization began. Tayama and Khiyama used to weave garments using natural looms (Jokham-Tan). There are a couple of natural looms on the Tuwachung Hill. They are known as pioneers of garment civilization. Raichhakule Hetchhakuppa is remembered as a pioneer who found grain food from a bird. Visitors will see their statues on Tuwachung Hill, close to the Mini Great Wall.