Dhadbari, Orange Village

---

Approximately 15 minutes walk down, on the way from Manakamana to Abu Khaireni, lies this village of Dhadbari, inhabited by the Magars. This place is rich in its own unique cultural and ethnic cultures and lies 1070 Meters above the sea level. Recently, this place has become accessible by motor able road as well and is very popular as the orange village. The village has 230 households and over 2500 orange trees generating nearly 5 million rupees from its sales annually. The area has perfectly suitable fertile land and weather to grow some of the most tasty, juicy oranges that is so popular amongst the Nepalese and is the trademark of the village and the region.

The village is also well known for the tradition Chudka dance while its villagers also practice poultry farming, animal farming and grow organic vegetables. The Magar tribe, the predominant ethnic community of this place, has also started home stay to attract the walking pilgrims and visitors to Manakamana. In the winters, not a single hiker of this route can pass without being spell bound and awestruck by the sight of the beautiful village that is decorated like a bride in orange colors.