Dolalghat

Dolalghat is a town in Nepal situated along the Arniko Highway, on the bank of the Sunkoshi River. It serves as a commercial and transit hub for nearby rural communities, linking Kathmandu with eastern districts and other hill settlements. The location makes it a common stop for travelers and freight moving along the highway.

As a market town, Dolalghat hosts small shops, eateries, and guest houses that accommodate locals and visitors alike. Weekly markets draw traders and farmers from surrounding villages, making foodstuffs, crafts, and household goods more accessible to residents in the area. Long-distance buses and trucks frequently pass through, contributing to the local economy and connectivity.

The local economy is largely supported by agriculture, including crops such as rice, maize, and vegetables, along with livestock farming. Small-scale trade, transportation services, and service provision for travelers supplement incomes. The town also benefits from basic services that support residents and temporary visitors, such as primary education facilities and a local health post.

Dolalghat experiences a subtropical highland climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, and the surrounding hills make road travel prone to landslides during heavy rains. Development and infrastructure in the area focus on improving road safety, water supply, and access to education and healthcare, in line with broader rural development efforts in Nepal.