Ridge-line streets
The oldest part of town follows the crest of the ridge. Its main street runs along the high ground, and side lanes drop away steeply on both sides.
Minimalist map poster · Nepal
26.9833° N / 87.3333° E
A ridge-top hill town in eastern Nepal, its lanes running along a crest with valleys falling away on either side

One city, five moods
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The map
Dhankutā is a hill town in Koshi Province, the headquarters of its district and for many years an administrative centre for the whole of eastern Nepal. It sits high on a ridge above the plains, and from above that position shapes everything. The main streets follow the crest, and the rest of the town spreads down the slopes in short, winding lanes.
The road that climbs up from Dharan in the Terai reaches the town in a series of long switchbacks, and on the map those curves are among the most striking lines. A Dhankutā map poster captures the contrast between the tight town centre on the ridge and the looping roads that wind through terraced hillsides around it.
The town is known for its cooler climate compared with the plains below, and for the farming of the surrounding hills, including oranges and tea. The land around it is steep and folded, cut by streams draining to the river valleys. In black and white, the settlement reads as a thin line of streets holding onto the high ground.
The oldest part of town follows the crest of the ridge. Its main street runs along the high ground, and side lanes drop away steeply on both sides.
The road up from Dharan climbs in long hairpin curves. On the poster these bends form a graceful, repeating pattern against the open hillside.
Farmed hillsides surround the town and fall toward the valleys. The map leaves them mostly open, so the scattered paths and hamlets read as fine detail.
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Why Dhankutā
For anyone who grew up in Dhankutā or studied there, the ridge and its winding road are instantly recognisable. A map of the town makes a quiet reminder of the hills, whether you now live in Kathmandu or much further away.
Add your own title, a date or a short note in the subtitle, and edit the coordinates line. There are five styles to choose from, including Noir and Blueprint, with 300 DPI files in six sizes or a printed poster shipped to you.
Order the Dhankutā poster| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
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