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Bhairab Tole

Bhairab Tole (also spelled Bhairav Tole; ) is a historic neighbourhood in Pokhara, Nepal. It is situated in the city's ancient urban core of the Pokhara Metropolitan City. It is recognized as one of the earliest settlement areas in the Pokhara Valley and served as a major commercial hub prior to 1960.

Location

Bhairab Tole is located in the northern part of old Pokhara. It is bordered by:

History

The development of Bhairab Tole as a market center began when twenty-six Newar households, known locally as Chhabis Kuriya, migrated from Bhaktapur over 200 years ago. These settlers were skilled artisans who established the neighborhood around the temples they built for worship.

The community established guthis (trusts) to maintain the local temples and engaged in the trade of textiles, sweets, and other essential goods. This migration followed the unification of Nepal by Prithvi Narayan Shah, transforming the area into a vital node for trade between the mountains and the plains.

Notable Landmarks

  • Bhairab Temple: A significant cultural landmark and one of the oldest temples in Pokhara. It is the namesake of the neighbourhood and is famous for the Bhairab Naach (dance) performed periodically.

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