Sunmaai Jhapa Nepal

Jhapa is a district which is situated in Province No. 1, it lies within the border of India, Bihar in the south and Bengal in the east. Jhapa district lies within the Terai belt of Nepal and also Jhapa has the lowest elevation point of Nepal which is 58 meter above sea level known as Kachan kabal. Lying in the terai belt means this district enjoys a hot summer. Temperature during summer time reaches up to 40 degree celsius. So to avoid hot summer people of this district visits neighboring district Ilam.This place is starting point for tourist attraction, with a few hour ride to the north area you can see a magnificent view of Himalayas

But there is a place in Jhapa district known as suunmaai you can visit to get rid of hot summer. This place is barely known by any people in this district because of no promotion. So if you are in Jhapa during hot days and wants some fresh air and cold water you can visit Suunmaai.

About Suunmaai

Suunmaai lying in the border between Jhapa and Ilam is one of the coolest place in Jhapa district. It is around 22 to 25 kilometer far from Bhadrapur airport, 30 minute bike ride from Chandragadhi will lead you to this destination. The view of hills and crossing through one of the Nepal's biggest tea field during the ride is so mesmerizing. Also the view from the place known as suicide point in Suunmaai area is so thrilling. 

Reaching There

You can easily reach in here through vehicles. Ride from Suunmaai chowk to river is quite challenging, road from chowk to river is quite stiff. Two wheeled vehicles may slip if there is continuous rain in this area. If you are a kind of trekking person than you can walk from Suunmai chowk is river, it will take you around 30 minutes to reach there by foot.

Best Time To Visit

Best time to visit in Suunmaai is during hot summer time. From Chaitra, Baisakh to Jestha will be an appropriate month as well as end of shrawan, Bhadra and Asoj will also be an best month to visit this place. Month Asar and first 2 to 3 weeks of Shrawan faces a heavy rainfall so try to avoid these time, because there will be a heavy chances of floods and landslides.

 

Regarding Hotels And Shops

You will not find any tea shops or hotels in this area. You should have to self prepared while visiting in this place by carrying lays, samosas, cold drinks, Kurkure, etc.

So, it is one of the best natural destination in Jhapa district you cam hang around. Don't forget to carry a bag with some extra clothes because once you reach there you cannot stop yourself from taking a bath in Suunmaai river.