# Basantapur, Tehrathum

_Human settlement in Nepal_

Canonical: https://diginpl.com/places/basantapur-tehrathum
Last updated: 2026-11-02

> Basantapur is a city located in the Himalayan Terhathum District of Koshi Province, Nepal. It is the main city of Laligurans Municipality and is known for its beautiful rhododendron forests, snow-covered peaks during the winter season, and stunning natural scenery. Basantapur is often referred to as the "gate of capital city of rhododendrons" due to its abundance of these vibrant flowers.

## Quick facts

- **Type:** human settlement ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4866237#P31))
- **Located in:** Tehrathum District (district of Nepal) › Koshi Province (province of Nepal) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4866237#P131))
- **Elevation:** 2,200 m ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4866237#P2044))
- **Coordinates:** 27.1342, 87.4280

## Questions

**Where is Basantapur, Tehrathum located?**  
Basantapur, Tehrathum is located in Tehrathum District, Koshi Province, Nepal.

**What is the elevation of Basantapur, Tehrathum?**  
Basantapur, Tehrathum is at an elevation of 2,200 m above sea level.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Basantapur, Tehrathum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basantapur,_Tehrathum) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): बसन्तपुर, तेह्रथुम](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%B0%2C_%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A5%E0%A5%81%E0%A4%AE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q4866237](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4866237) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Basantapur, Tehrathum". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/places/basantapur-tehrathum. Retrieved 4 November 2026.