Chandra Nahar Canal

#109 among destinations in Nepal

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The Chandra Canal is an irrigation canal project established in the northeastern Saptari district of Nepal by Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana, one of the Prime Ministers during the Rana era of Nepal, was the first canal in the country. It is originated from the Triyuga river at Fattepur. The canal was constructed by the first engineer of Nepal, Dilli Jung Thapa. ()

Local name: चन्द्र नहरMaximum depth: 571 ftCoordinates: 26°35'21"N, 86°50'46"E

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Chandra Nahar Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Koshi Barrage, Kankalini Temple.

6.6 miSE
Dam
Koshi Barrage
169 min walk • The Koshi Barrage is a sluice across the Koshi river that carries vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between Saptari district and Sunsari district of Nepal. It is near the international border with India. It was built between 1958 and 1962 and has 56 gates.
5.3 miSE
Temple
Kankalini Temple
136 min walk • Kankalini Temple is a temple and Shakti Peethas in Eastern Nepal in Bhardaha VDC, Saptari, 19 km east of district headquarter Rajbiraj and near the Indian border at Birpur.