Koshi

Koshi is one of the 14 zone that lies in Nepal. It is named after Koshi river as Koshi river flows through this zone. It lies in Eastern Development Region. Koshi zone is one of the developing zone of Nepal. Koshi zone contain all three geographical region which are Mountain Region, Hilly Region and Terai Region. Biratnagar is the headquarters of this zone. koshi zone consist of six district which are Bhojpur, Dhankuta, Morang, Sankhuwasabha, Sunsari and  Terhathum. Its neighbouring zones are Mechi and Sagarmatha. The main inhabitants of this zone are Tharu while people from other caste like Brahmins, sherpa, newar, Tamang etc too live here. The main occupation of this zone is agriculture and tourism while trade and animal husbandry, Business are side occupation of this zone. The climate of this zone is hot, dry, cold and rainy. Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve, Makalu Barun Conservation Area etc are one of  the important tourist area of this zone.