Every city has their own insane facts which make their place more bizarre.There is much more to Biratnagar than its unique dialect and the popular political revolution. It is 2nd largest city by area and by population. It holds significance because of its antiquated status and tourist attractions. Besides being a diverse circuit, Biratnagar has many things worth knowing. Here are some intriguing facts about Biratnagar:
- The region is deemed to be a part of the kingdom of Virata, mentioned in the Hindu epic Mahabharata.
- Biratnagar got its modern name in 1919 AD from Keshar Shamsher Rana after objects of historical significance, believed to be of King Virata’s time, were found. In Nepali “Birat” means huge and “Nagar” means city.
- Nepal’s first Large Scale Industry, Birat Jute Mills lies in Biratnagar.
- The first and the historical airplane hijack which was to `the political revolution also took place at the Biratnagar Airport.
- The Second biggest Rath Yatra of Asia, Sri Krishna Janmashtami Rath Yatra is organized every year in Biratnagar. It draws more than 10 lakh people from neighboring Cities and VDCs, also from neighboring belts of India.
- Biratnagar is also called City Of Rikshaw and Cycle. It has more Rikshaws than any other cities of Nepal. The evolution of Electric Rikshaw in Nepal also comes from Biratnagar.
- Biratnagar is the biggest Industrial City of Nepal and has the second biggest Industrial Corridor containing some of the largest Industries and Factories of the nation.
- Biratnagar is one of the most diversified City of Nepal. People of almost every Caste and Culture lives here.
- The culture of Biratnagar features a blend of Nepali and Indian culture and Nepali is the official language.
- Biratnagar experiences a warm climate throughout the year.
- Haat Bazaar: a popular open-air market which is open twice a week and is the place to buy fresh fruits, vegetables and other commodities of daily use.
- Street food is bae in Biratnagar. Biratnagar is famous for lots of foods like:
- Chaat – Lovely Chaat House
- Sweets – Unique Sweets, Aangan Sweets
- Cake / Icecream – Kiran’s Cake Parlour
- Momo – Tom & Jerry
- Also a lot of street foods like Panipuri, Samosa, Jerry, Paan, Jhalmuri etc.