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Taplejung is the seat of the Taplejung District in the eastern Middle Hills of Nepal.

Phungling travel guide

See

1 Pathibhara Devi Temple (Mukkumlung). The holiest temple for the local Limbu people. Attracts pilgrims from all over Nepal, including the ex-royal family. On a clear day, you will get a view of Kanchenjunga, the world's third highest mountain. (updated Jan 2018)

Drink & nightlife

Said to be the best place to drink tongba, a mildly alcoholic beverage made from millet in eastern Nepal and neighboring Sikkim and Darjeeling.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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