Dadeldhura district
| Dadeldhura डडेलधुरा |
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| District | |
 Location of Dadeldhura |
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| Country | Nepal |
| Region | Far-Western (Sudur Pashchimanchal) |
| Zone | Mahakali |
| Headquarters | Dadeldhura |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,538 km2 (594 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 142,094 |
| Time zone | NPT (UTC+5:45) |
| Main language(s) | Dotiyali |
Dadeldhura district (Nepali: 
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The region has a desert-mountainous landscape that contains many religious temples. The district is frequently visited by tourists but contains local routes to Mt Kailaish in Tibet, Ra Ra Lake in Humla district and the last remaining remnants of the Far Western Malla Kingdom. Nagi Malla was the last royal to live here before Nepalese unification.
The spoken language is Dotyal and the majority of inhabitants are Hindu. The district is not so rural and is modernizing rapidly. Dadeldhura is the most developed district among other hilly districts in far Western region. It is the most important hub for all the hilly areas l. Dadeldhura is a only way to go up to other upper districts.
Coordinates: 29°18′0″N 80°35′0″E / 29.30000°N 80.58333°E
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