Pakari-Tree (Oldest & Thickest Tree of Asia)

The evergreen tree has a trunk of about 82 ft. Circumference and height about 96 ft. the branches are wide spread creating circumference about 500 ft. Nobody dares to cut its branches as it is believed that something wrong happens if the tree is harmed. Many strange and mysterious aspects have been found in this tree. Vultures, Eagles do not nest nor sit here. Elephants do not go nearby, inspite of the branches so low from the ground level. The surrounding locality is named by the tree, Pakari. This place has a long historical background. It was formed in 1880 B.S., i.e; 178 years ago. The tree was a source of indicating direction those days.

Location : Khairenii , Devdaha Nagarpalika - देवदह नगरपालिका , Rupandehi nepal (15km East of Butwal .. way to KTM-Highway )