Olangchungola :Beautiful Place To Visit In Taplejung
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Olangchungola : As soon as Olangchungola is mentioned, the image of a remote village comes to mind. Olangchungola is a beautiful village located in a remote place .Olangchungola is the last village located at 3200 meters in Faktanglung Municipality of Taplejung District. There are 53 households in this village and 10 households in Yangma.
From here, after crossing a distance of about 35 km without human settlement, one reaches Tipta La Bhanjyang (5100 m) at the Nepal-Tibet border. The village has close economic and cultural ties with Tibet. It is still a difficult trek to reach Gola village, which is being connected by road network.
In this village, telephone was being operated from Visat operated by Nepal Telecom. But Deprived of access to communication for a month due to problems with visas.Although it is not possible to listen to the radio in Olangchungola due to geographical reasons and watch TV with the help of Dis Home Network, now there is a problem in getting information from the TV due to the problem in the micro hydro machine, said project assistant Chemjong.
As it takes one day to reach from one village to another, there is a problem in communicating with relatives when a disaster strikes, said local Nup Serpa. Spokesperson of Faktanglung village Cheten Walung informed that coordination is being made with Nepal Telecom to set up a tower for mobile service.
Olangchungola deprived of access to communication
Olangchungola, a religious and tourist settlement, is a two-day walk from the district headquarters. Faktanglung falls in village municipality-7. About 55 houses located in the lap of the mountains. Made of pine wood found in mountainous areas (house). An attractive slum. When it snows, it attracts the heart.
Only the (endangered) population of all Walung communities. Men’s work (main occupation) and yak rearing and trade. Women’s job is to produce expensive carpets at home. Shy nature and friendly habits are the characteristics of the people here.About 400 years old historical Dikichholing Gumba which is the jewel of not only the district but also the country.
For Buddhists, it is a monastery of Hindu faith like Pashupatinath. The river Tamor below the courtyard. The settlement is bordered by Tibet, an autonomous region of China. The locals buy daily necessities from Ryu, China. Transportation from the district headquarters costs Rs 75 more per kg. As the language and culture are similar, the behavior is more with the other side.
The ‘Futuk Festival’ has come to an end with the festival in Olangchungola. This year’s ‘Futuk Parva’ has come to an end by cutting the ashes of the Gumba. This festival is celebrated for 12 days. It is customary to participate from different parts of the district, even from Tibet. For four days everyone stays together.
A group meal is arranged for four days. A feast is also arranged for the guests who come to see Futuk. This year, he spent four days in a tent decorated with different colors prepared for the four-day stay.The monastery was built in front of the mountain. On the last day of the festival, the chief lama performs the Devanritya during the day and cuts off the flames at night, formally announcing the end of the festival.
Participants are no less happy when the flames cut off the ashes of the monastery. There is no destruction in the village after the flames are cut and there is a belief that there will be epidemics and famines and no problems. Just as Maiti arrives at the festival to receive Cheli’s vaccine, those who have gone out for special work return to the festival as soon as possible.
Residents of the country and abroad provide financial and material assistance. At the beginning of the festival, the lamas offer prayers. According to ward president Cheten Bhote, the monastery is cleaned on the first day and nine lamas start worship from 1 pm on the same night. Deity dance is performed from Dwadashi to Aunsi depending on the date.
As soon as Olangchungola is mentioned, the image of a remote village comes to mind. Olangchungola is a beautiful village located in a remote place .Olangchungola is the last village located at 3200 meters in Faktanglung Municipality of Taplejung District. There are 53 households in this village and 10 households in Yangma.
From here, after crossing a distance of about 35 km without human settlement, one reaches Tipta La Bhanjyang (5100 m) at the Nepal-Tibet border. The village has close economic and cultural ties with Tibet. It is still a difficult trek to reach Gola village, which is being connected by road network.
There is a dance that reflects the war between gods and demons. In war, the god wins, that is, the one who practices righteousness wins, and the one who does unrighteousness is defeated.The main message of the dance is ‘No iniquity, that is, truth always prevails.’ The lama dances wearing a mask and costume.
The reason people stay in the tent for four days is to watch the lama dance and only after watching it do they get the blessings from the lama.Futuk festival is even more fun for children. Because it is customary for parents to give new clothes to their children on the occasion of the festival. They eat / feed by making different food .
Everyone is happy to receive warm hospitality in the beautiful settlement. It feels like the festival is really emotionally connected. ” The people of Olangchungola have understood the slogan ‘Atithi Devo Bhavah’ meaning tourists are our guests. That is why everyone who reaches the ball gets warm hospitality.
According to Ward Chairman Bhote, Golabasi is now ready to attract domestic tourists during the festival. As the footpaths of Kanchenjunga Himal (8,586 m) and Kumbhakarna Himal (7,710 m) continue to be blocked, the development of the tourist area connected with Gola will now be supported.
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