Tumlingtar
Tumlingtar (टुम्लिङटार) is a region and a city, in Eastern Nepal, between the Arun and Sabha Rivers in Kosi Zone. It is also the deepest valley and largest ṭār (butte or mesa) of Nepal. It is situated at 27.30 N, 87.20 E.[1] Its elevation is 285 meters.[2]
Demographics
The indigenous tribe of Tumlingtar is Kumal. Their traditional profession is pot-making though only a few are still practicing this profession now. The other tribes living there are Bahun, Chhetri, Magar, Rai, Tamang and Majhi. The people of this place have really shown the racial harmony. The people of any tribe are always helpful to the rest in the rituals. The total family number of Tumlingtar is about 600.
Transport
As urbanization has been growing here, many people of the surrounding areas are attracted at it nowadays. This is the south point from which the bus goes to the district headquarters regularly.
Planes regularly fly from Tumlingtar Airport to Biratnagar and Kathmandu. The airlines which fly their planes in Tumlingtar are Buddha Air, Yeti Airlines and Goma Airlines. It is the only source to go to Makalu peak via airways.
Local infrastructure
There are some smaller hotels in there. The hotels are not as much facilitated as needed to meet the international standard. There are total three schools in this place. The Manakamana Higher Secondary School is the biggest school of this place. Another school of this place is Arun Valley English Boarding School & Shree Deu International Boarding School.
Environment
Tumlingtar was once the concern of the Nepalese because of the Arun III. It was in the process of rapid development before this hydro-electricity project was cancelled.
Religious places
The area is also known for the temple of the Hindu goddess Manakamana, known as Manakamana of Tumlingtar, situated 2.5 km north of the Tumlingtar Airport.
References
Coordinates: 27°18′N 87°12′E / 27.300°N 87.200°E