The Nepal Weekly 
February 11, 2025
A trekking trail has been built at Tuwachung Jayajum Hill, the historical and ancestral site of the Kiranti people. The area has become more attractive following the construction of a Mini Great Wall.
The Mini Great Wall, measuring 730 metres in length, has been built without using concrete, utilising only lime and stone. Situated in Halesi Tuwachung Municipality, Ward No. 7 of Khotang, Tuwachung Jayajung Hill is a historic site known as the cradle of the Kiranti Rai civilisation.
According to Mundhum mythology, Tuwachung is where Toyama and Kheyama wove cloth. These ancestral figures are known as pioneers in the art of weaving. It is believed that Toyama and Kheyama started farming and weaving cotton threads into cloth right here. The site still holds two traditional looms made from stone, preserving this ancient craft.
At an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level, Tuwachung offers a stunning geographical landscape. Visitors can witness mesmerising sunrise and sunset views, with the tall mountains standing in the north gleaming like silver on clear days. The Mini Great Wall has enhanced the site’s attractiveness, allowing for panoramic views of the Himalayas, hills and the Tarai plains. Statues of Kiranti ancestors Toyama, Kheyama and Khokchilip have already been installed at Tuwachung.
