Places to Visit when you are in Basantapur:

Tinjure Dada : From Tinjure (3,660m) edge one can see magnificent views of sunrise and sunset,, and majestic view of the mountains. Thirty four varieties of Rhododendron are found here. Tin Jure Danda is about half-hour away from Basantapur Bazaar. Tinjure Milke Jaljale Trail, also known as the Rhododendron Trail, spreads across Taplejung, Terathum and Sankhuwasabha districts. Hile, north of Dharan, is good place to start out. Alternately, you can start from Phidim at the end of a newly completed dry season dirt road that traverses Ilam's young tea estates.Heading northeast out of Hile, the trail climbs gradually through settlements of recent migrants from the northern Olangchung region, trans-Himalayan yak drivers who live for months on tsampa (roasted barely flour), dried yak meat, and cheese. Gupha Pokhari is a serene lake set on a ridge looking east at the Kanchenjunga massif and west at Makalu and the Khumbu Himal. From here, a shorter trek follows the Milke Danda ridge due north, climbing to 4'700m into the Jaljale Himal, a remote area spotted with lakes and inhabited by mountain people from Tibet. You can then descend east to the Mewa stream and continue to Taplejung's airfield and further to the Kanchenjunga Conservation Area.

Milke Danda : Milke danda trekking trail is popular and most beautiful trekking destination located in the far east of Nepal. Milke danda trek is famous for breathtaking flower scenery and panoramic mountain views. Highest access of Milke danda trekking is 3124m. Highlight of the Milke danda trek is superb himalayan views of highest mountain like Kanchenjunga 8586 m, Makalu 8463 m, Kumbhakarnan, Gufa Pokhari, and Lam Pokhari also. Milke danda is more popular area for different kind of flowers. Milke danda trekking trail is the easy type of trekking package of Kanchenjungha region.Milke danda trek start from Basantapur or Tumlingtar and make a trek of several days up this ridge that offers views of Makalu to the west and Kanchenjunga to the east. Westerners less frequent Milke Danda area, Kanchenjunga region are densely vegetated with rare alpine flora and the beautiful rhododendron forest. Milke danda trek is known as a rhododendron trek also.Milke danda is the showcase of 29 spices of Rhododendron out of 32 species of Rhododendron which found in Nepal. Milke danda trek follows through small isolated farm villages after the major village town of Terathum & Sankhuwasava, the trail gradually continues towards higher hills, offering impressive view of the mountains all the way to Milke danda area.

Pattek Danda: Pattek Danda (2,500m) is equally beautiful for sunrise, sunset and also offers a wide view of the Himalayas including Mt. Everest and Mt. Kanchenjunga . Pattek Danda is ideal for short treks and is also a good area for picnics. There is a popular Goddess Kali temple, 2-hour walk from Basantapur Bazaar. Pattek Danda, about 3 km from Basantapur can alo be reached via Chitre that is 15-minute drive away. From here Pattek Danda is a 30-minute trek.

Gupha Pokhari : Gupha Pokhari trekking trail is situated eastern part of Nepal. Gupha pokhari trek is off the beaten path trek, o Gupha pokhari trekking trail is decorated with superb natural resources including different spices of flora and fauna. Gupha pokhari trek is one of the unique trekking destinations but till now Gupha pokhari is not promoted that’s why only fewNepal travelers heard about Gupha pokhari trekking. Basantapur Gupha Pokhari trail is famous for its natural beauty, diverse culture, beautiful landscape and cool climate. Basantapur Gupha pokhari trekking journey starts from either Basantapur or Tumlingtar. Gupha pokhari trek offer panoramic views of Makalu, Kanchanjunga and other enumerable snow capped peaks.Gupha pokhari trek passes throw the huge forests of rhododendrons which are home of different species of rhododendrons. For Gupha Pokhari trek it is not required any previous hiking and trekking experience. Gupha pokhari trek is easy trekking trail of Makalu & Kanchanjunga region. Best season for Gupha pokhari trek is February to May and August to November but Gupha pokhari trekking can be done in whole year. 

Margh Pokhari (2,600m) is another natural pond on the lap of the hills. The pond holds religious value and has scenic beauty. The pond has contributed to keep the surroundings green. The Margh Pokhari watershed area has a dense forest that habitats popular species of Rhododendron and precious plants. Margh Pokhari is on the way to Basantapur from Sindhuwa, which is 5 km from Basantapur.Panchakanya Pokhari is another popular tourist site. Also known a Chhathar Pokhari, Panchakanya Pokhari is approximately 2-hour walk further down from Sukrabare Bazaar. Among the many ponds here, the largest pond in the area is Panchakanya.