Bhojpur
Traditional metalcraft meets the serenity of the hills
Bhojpur is a hill district in Koshi Province famed for traditional metalcraft, its bazaar long known across Nepal for hand-forged khukuri knives.
Bhojpur Bazaar's blacksmith workshops continue a craft tradition that predates Nepal's modern trekking industry, set among quiet, terraced hillsides between the Arun and Koshi valleys.
The district offers a slower, craft-focused alternative to Koshi's better-known Himalayan trekking routes.
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Bhojpur is home to Rai hill communities alongside a long-established blacksmith (Kami) artisan tradition, whose hand-forged khukuris, Nepal's iconic curved knife, remain sought after nationwide. The bazaar's workshops pass their techniques down through family lines, making Bhojpur a living centre of Nepali metalcraft rather than a mass-produced tourist trade.
Activities
Things to Do
Watch khukuri knives being hand-forged in Bhojpur Bazaar
Walk the terraced hillsides between the Arun and Koshi valleys
Buy an authentic hand-forged khukuri directly from a local smith
Visit Salpa Pokhari, bhojpur's best-known natural and pilgrimage site, a high-altitude lake
Visit Siddhakali Temple, prominent Hindu temple in Bhojpur's administrative centre
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Best Time to Visit
October, December, February, April
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