Gaighat

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Gaighat (गाईघाट ) is a town in east Nepal. It is situated in a valley and surrounded by the Chure Hills. Many different ethnic groups and castes live in Gaighat, following their old traditions and speaking many languages. As a trade focal point of the Udayapur District, this place has an emerging number of residents. Gaighat is predicted to fall in the path of totality for the 2009 solar eclipse.

Coordinates: 26°48′N, 86°42′E