Province No. 1, home of the legendary mountains and rivers, is one of the most developed industrial provinces that provides a nice blend of natural beauty, and infrastructures. Lying in the Eastern region, Province No. 1, clear by its name, is the first province, with 14 districts, occupies 25,905 km2 area. Having 13 domestic airports, with Lukla Airport being one of the most thrilling airports, Province No. 1 possesses several touristic places.

Mount Everest – the roof of the world, Kanchenjunga, Makalu, and Cho Oyo are the popular mountains out of 35 mountains in Province No .1 with Everest Base Camp, and Kanchanjunga Base Camp being the major trekking destinations. Moreover, Gokyo Ri, Kala Pathar, and Chola Pass are popular hiking destinations, and Mera Peak, Lobuche, and Kusum Kangaru are some popular trekking peaks.

Sagarmatha National Park, Makalu Barun National Park, Kanchenjunga Conservation Area, Gokyo Lake Complex, Mai Pokhari and Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve are the protected areas in Province No. 1 that allures tourists.

Province No. 1 has major Hindu shrines like Halesi Mahadev Temple in Khotang, Pathivara Devi Temple in Taplejung, Satasi Dham, Arjun Dhara in Jhapa, Budha Subba Temple and Barahachhetra in Sunsari, Champadevi in Okhaldhunga, etc.

If you like being part of thrilling adventures, Province No. 1 has got you covered with rafting in Tamor river, Dhudkoshi river, and Arun river. Paragliding at Bhedetar and Temke Danda are also exciting. For Mountain Bike lovers, there are several amazing trails in Sunsari. Koshi Barrage offers amazing boating and fishing experience.

Culturally rich, Province No. 1 is popular for Limbu Cultural Trail trek in Taplejung, and Magar Homestay in Namje and Jefale, refreshing destinations like Illam tea garden, Shree Antu Homestay, etc. are popular in the most eastern part of Province No 1.

Biratnagar, Ithari, Dharan, Birtamod are some of the most popular cities of the Eastern Terai. Ilam tea, Chhurpi (stiff cheese), sukuti (preserved meat), etc. are some of the popular Nepali products.

Some major touristic attractions of Province No. 1 that one should not miss are Everest Base Camp, Arna (wild buffalo with big horns), bird-watching at Koshi Tappu, Ilam Tea Garden, and temples.

With average roadways, Province No. 1 provides fair accomodations, unique food cuisines, diversity in cultures, and unique experience.

GETTING AROUND IN PROVINCE1

Province No. 1, the province rich in infrastructures, industries, mountains, and agriculture, is one of the easily accessible provinces of Nepal. Bordered by Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, Indian states Sikkim and West Bengal to the east, Bihar to the South, and Province No. 2 and Bagmati Province in the west, Province No. 1 welcomes different sorts of visitors like trekkers, traders, industrialists, and wanderers. The roads of the province are quite good with enormous facilities in accommodations, transportation, and food. The terai region of the province is accessible via highways and flights. All the province's 14 districts are easily accessible from the capital and other corners of the country. Home to the highest mountain in the world – Mount Everest, four other eight-thousanders, and several other peaks, the province is a gateway to ultimate trekking experiences and adventures.