Khuwalung, Sacred rock formation in Koshi Province, Nepal
Khuwalung is a sacred rock formation at the point where the Dudhkoshi, Arun, and Tamor rivers meet, creating a large natural stone mass in eastern Nepal. The site sits at the borders between several districts and is defined by the rivers flowing around it.
The sacred stone marks the path where Kirat ancestors came from China into eastern Nepal, following the Brahmaputra River south to their present homeland. This migration route is foundational to how Kirat peoples understand their culture and territory.
The name Khuwalung opens and closes every Kirat religious ritual, connecting multiple communities including Rai, Limbu, Yakkha, and Lohorung people. Local inhabitants use this place as a central reference point for their spiritual practices and shared identity.
The site is accessible through Belaka municipality in Udayapur district, where the river confluence creates natural borders between districts. The best time to visit is during drier months when crossing the rivers is safer.
According to local storytelling, three mythological brothers performed sacrifices at this stone to determine their paths and establish the origins of the major Kirat ethnic groups. Many visitors overlook this narrative, though it explains the spiritual foundation of the region.
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