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Apihimal Rural Municipality

Coordinates: 29°51′37″N 80°54′24″E / 29.86022°N 80.9067°E / 29.86022; 80.9067
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Apihimal Rural Municipality
अपि हिमाल गाउँपालिका
Rural Municipality
Apihimal Rural Municipality is located in Sudurpashchim Province
Apihimal Rural Municipality
Apihimal Rural Municipality
Location of Apihimal in province
Apihimal Rural Municipality is located in Nepal
Apihimal Rural Municipality
Apihimal Rural Municipality
Apihimal Rural Municipality (Nepal)
Coordinates: 29°51′37″N 80°54′24″E / 29.86022°N 80.9067°E / 29.86022; 80.9067
Country   Nepal
ProvinceSudurpashchim Province
DistrictDarchula District
Government
 • TypeLocal government
 • ChairpersonDharmananda Singh Manyal
 • Administrative HeadPromod Singh Manyal
Area
 • Total
613.95 km2 (237.05 sq mi)
Population
 (2011 census)
 • Total
6,779
 • Density11/km2 (29/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+05:45 (Nepal Standard Time)
Websitehttp://apihimalmun.gov.np

Apihimal (Nepali: अपि हिमाल) is a Rural council (Gaupalika) in Darchula District in the Sudurpashchim Province of far-western Nepal.[1]

Apihimal has a population of 6779.The land area is 613.95 kam2.

Apihimal gaupalika holds One of the most alluring attractions of Api Himal is Api Himal Base Camp, a prime destination for trekkers and nature lovers. The view of Api Himal with the surrounding peaks of Nampa, Babaiya, Jethi Bahurani, and Kapochuli is nothing short of a stupendous sight. The lakes, including Kali Dhunga Lake and Ringde Pani Lake, are seen in different colours that change with the seasons, further adding to the mystique of this region. The trek to the base camp is rewarding for those who want to be immersed in the beauty of nature in Darchula tourism.

Etymology

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The rural council has named after the Api (mountain), here the word Himal stands for the Nepali translation of Mountain.

Geography

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There are mountains such as Api, Nampa, Kapchuli and Jethi in this rural municipality.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ministry of Federal Affairs". Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
  2. ^ "अपिहिमाल गाउँपालिका | सुदुरपश्चिम प्रदेश, नेपाल सरकार". apihimalmun.gov.np. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved 2023-09-29.


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