CCCU coffee producers are from the hilly districts of Gorkha, Lamjung, Tanahu, Kaski, Parbat, Syangja, Palpa, Gulmi, Arghakhachi, Lalitpur, Kavrepalanchok, Sindhupalchok, Nuwakot, Ilam, and Dhading.
These districts are in northern Nepal, home to beautiful mountains like Manaslu, Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Sagarmatha, Sunkoshi, Trishuli, Marshyandi Seti, and Budhigandaki.
Gorkha
Gorkha – the birthplace of Nepal’s modern history. Here, the unification of Nepal was started by King Prithivi Narayan Shaha. It is named after the fabulous Gorkha soldiers. In Nepali, kharka means 'grassland'. Kharka later became garkha, then gorkha.
Major rivers Chepe, Daraudi, Marsyangdi, Budi Gandaki, and Trishuli run through this province. This district was the epicenter (Barpak) of an earthquake on 25 April 2015. The Manaslu Himalayan range is here too.
Coffee areas: Kharibot, Chyangli, Gaikhur, Dhawankot, Deurali, Mirkot, Chhoprak, Tanglichowk, Ghairung, Taklung, Manakamana, Barpak, Aasrang, Swanara, Hansapur, and Aappipal.
Coffee grows on 27 ha of mountain slopes above 800m ASL. 700 farmers produce 5.2 tons with a potential production area of 23,848.9 ha. There are 16 PCCs and one DCCUL are active in this district; all but three PCCs are affiliated with CCCU.
Lamjung
Lamjung – in the mid-hills of Nepal spanning tropical to trans-Himalayan geo-ecological belts. It has a mix of castes and ethnicities with the country’s highest density of Gurung people. The district covers parts of the Annapurna Mountain range. Its rivers include Marsyandi, Chepe, Phaudi, and Phaleni.
Coffee areas: Chakra tirtha, Bharte, Bichaur, Udipur, Sundarbajar, Chiti, Duradanda, Mohariyakot, Jita, Parewadanda, Tanrantaksar, Bhalaykharka, and Dudh Pokhari.
Coffee grows on 88 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 1,250 farmers produce 24 tons with a potential production area of 23,3715 ha. There are eight PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Tanahut
Tanahut – a hilly district with few plains and the Madii and Marshyandi rivers. Here, Bhanuvhakta, the ancient Nepali poet, translated the religious book, Ramayan.
The major coffee growing areas are Purkot, Chokchisapani, Rupakot, Bhanu, Mirlung, Satisawnara, Bandipur, Aanbukhaireni, Tarku, Udipur, Gaunsahar, and Bhalakharka.
Coffee grows on 26 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 600 farmers produce 3.2 tons with a potential production area of 20,809.9 ha. There are nine PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Kaski
Kaski – one of Nepal’s most popular tourist destinations. Its many rivers include Seti Gandaki, Modi, and Madi, and Phewa, Begnash, and Rupa lakes. Its capital, Pokhara, lies 750m ASL.
Coffee areas: Lumle, Dhikur Pokhari, Kristi, Puranchour, Mauja, Nirmal Pokhari, Deurali, Siddha, Kalika, Saimrang, Lamachaur, Machhapuchre, Sildujure, Majhathana, Hansapur, Mijuredanda, Pumdi Bhumdi, Valam, Dangsing, Sarangkot, Bhadaure Tamagi, Chapakot, Lahachowk, Ghachowk, Leknath NP, and Pokhara NP.
Coffee grows on 117 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 2,500 farmers produce 24 tons with a potential production area of 22,838.4 ha. There are 12 PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Parbat
Parbat – one of the smallest districts of Nepal. Known for the Gupteswor Cave which draws thousands of pilgrims during Sivaratri. Other notable temples are Patheswara, Dahere Deurali, and Kamadhenu Mandir temple.
Coffee areas: Pangrang, Behulibas, Khurgha, Thanamaulo, Limithana, karkineta, Bhorle, Thapthana, Barachaur, Ranipani, Mudikuwa, Shankarpokhari, Katuwachaupari, Pipaltari, Khaula-lakuri, Pakuwa, Tilahar, Bajung, Thuli-Pokhari, Chitre, Pang, Pakhapani, Khurkot, Durlung, Shivalaya, Nangliwang, Lek-fant.
Coffee grows on 76 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 1,800 farmers produce 10.5 tons with a potential production area of 11,587.1 ha. There are nine PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Syangja
Syangja – home to historical sites including Satahun Chandi, Manakamana, Bhirkot Durbar, Alamdevi, Gahraukalika, Nuwakot Durbar, Chhangchhangdi, and Ridi Ruru Kshetra on the banks of Kaligandaki river.
Coffee areas: Arjunchaupari, Khilung deurali, Thumpokhara, Telakot, Tindobate, SatauDarau, Faparthum, panchmul, Setidobhan, Bhatkhola, Arukharka, Wangsing Deurali, Pauwegaude, Thuladihi, Bahakot, Oraste, Kaulma Barachaur, Kichnas, Jagat Bhanjyang, Yaladi, Sworek, Channgchhangdi, Sirsekot, Darsing Dahathum, Sekham, Tulasi Bhangynag, Malunga, Pelakot, Putalibazar NP, and Waling NP.
Coffee grows on 261 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 2,920 farmers produce 43 tons with a potential production area of 26,416.2 ha. There are nine PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Palpa
Palpa – former seat of the Hindu Sen Kingdom of the 16th century that ruled for almost 300 years. It is also known for the Rani Mahal palace on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, and Shreenagar Hills.
Coffee areas: Palung Mainadi, Masyam, Koldada, Rupse, Mujhung, Madanpokhara, Bhairabsthan, Deurali, Khasyoli, Boudhagumba, Chitrung Dhara, Pokharathok, Khanigau, Hungi, Argali, Barangdi, Yamga, Darlandanda, Chap-pani, Khanichhap, Satyabati, Waka Malang, Jhirubas, Mityal, Jyamire, Siluwa, Khaliban, Gejha, Tahu, Humin, and Tansen.
Coffee grows on 100 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 2,100 farmers produce 22.4 tons with a potential production area of 55,933.7 ha. There are five PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Gulmi
Gulmi – the first region to grow coffee in Nepal. Today, it is a major exporter of organic coffee.
Coffee areas: Aapchour, Ruru, Gwadi, Digam, Hardineta, Kurgha, Kurgha, Abararbathok, Arje, Jaisithok, Hansara, Johang, Limgha, Birbas, Thanpati, Arkhale, Simichour, Baletaksar, Reemuwa, Gaindakot, Aslewa, Pallikot, Bamgha, and Badagaun.
Coffee grows on 140 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 1,700 farmers produce 28 tons with a potential production area of 36,801.1 ha. There are 11 PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Arghakhanchi
Arghakhanchi – ranges from 305–2,515m ASL with 68% in the mountainous Mahabharat Range. The rest of district is situated in the Siwalik Hills in the outer Himalayas that includes the Indus River. The river runs for about 2,400 km, one of the world’s 50 largest rivers. Major lakes are Thada and Sengleng.
Coffee areas: Wangla, Balkot, Kimdanda, Tindhara, Thulapokhara, Dhakawang, Bhagawati, Dharapani, Khantikot, Asurkot, Keranga, Patauti, Dhikura, Arga, Bibarna, Maidan, Chatraganj, Jukena Thada, Sitapur, Marange, Khilji, Nuwakot, Arghatosh, Adgudi, and Dhatiwang.
Coffee grows at 800-1,600m ASL covering 108 ha. 18.4 tons is produced by 1,600 farmers with a potential production area of 44,106.1 ha. Four PCCs are active in this district
Lalitpur
Lalitpur – also known as Manigal, is one of three districts in Kathmandu Valley, along with Kathmandu and Bhaktapur. It has a rich cultural heritage, particularly in traditional arts and crafts. The city is renowned for its festivals and feasts, fine ancient art, and the making of metallic and stone carved statues.
Coffee areas: Chandanpur, Thuladurlung, Gimdi, Pyutar, Asrang, Bhattedanda, Ikudol, Malta, and Bukhel.
Coffee grows on 90 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 900 farmers produce 27.2 tons with a potential production area of 8,548 ha. There are eight PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Kavrepalanchok
Kavrepalanchok – culturally rich with historical places like Dhulikhel, Sangaswoti-Bangthali, Panauti, Banepa, and Chandeni Mandan. Indrawoti and Thamdanda rivers flow through the district. Coffee fields have stunning 360-degree panoramas, including views of the top of the world. The Long Himalayan Gaurishankar range can be seen from Dhulikhel and Sangaswoti ranges.
Coffee areas: Madankundari, Kartike Deurali, Pokhari Chauri, Negare Gagarche, Majhi feda, Dhuseni Siwalaya, Salle Bhumlu, Fallate Bhumlu, Methinkot, Saping, Hokse Bajar, Foksingtar, Jyamdi Mandan, Jaisithok, Chandani Mandan, Panchkhal, Anaikot, Nayagaun, Deupur, Ravi Opi, Milche, Saldhara, Ghartichhap, Budakhani, Chyamrang Besi, and Dhulikhel.
Coffee grows on 116 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 1,900 farmers produce 28 tons with a potential production area of 31,678.8 ha. There are eight PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Sindhupalchok
Sindhupalchok – home to the temples of Gaurati Bhimeshwor, Tauthali Mai, Sunkoshi Kafeshwar Mahadev, Kshemadevi, and Larke Ghyang. Other places of wonder: Langtang National Park, Langtang Himal, Jugal Himal, Panch Pokhari, Tato Pani, and Gaurati Bhimeswar.
Coffee areas: Thumpakhar, Dandapakhar, Mangkha, Pangretar, Bahrabise, Ramche, Fulpingdanda, Kamadwas, Sangachowk, Yamunadanda, Kalika, Thokrapa, Sanu Siruwari, Thulosiruwari, Chautara, Pipaldanda, Kulchowk, Bhotsipa, Badegaun, Khataksila, Bansbari, Sidhukot, Melamchi, Sikharpur, Duwachour, Talchowk, Mahankal, Eichowk and Kiuotalling.
Coffee grows on 95 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 1,500 farmers produce 26.4 tons with potential production area of 19,427.9 ha. There are eight PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Nuwakot
Nuwakot – home to the Tadi and Trishuli rivers. Nawa means nine, kort refers to the sacred religious sites at the top of a hill. The district has nine hills with numerous deities, all overseeing and protecting Nuwakot. It is often referred to the "City of Nine Hills".
Coffee areas: Kumari, Belkot, Jiling, Madanpur, Sarmari, Deurali, Bungtang, Tupche, Kabilas, Panchakanya, Thaprek, Balkumari, Rautbesi, Sunderdev, lachyang, Sikharbesi, and Bidur.
Coffee grows on 111 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 1,100 farmers produce 27.2 tons with a potential production area of 16,460 ha. There are eight PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
Ilam
Ilam – Nepal’s most eastern province. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China to the north, and the Indian states of Sikkim and West Bengal in the east.
Ilam is home to Everest, Kanchenjunga, Ama Dablam, Makalu, Choyu, Lhotse, and Jannu. National parks include Sagarmatha, Makalu Barun, Koshi Tappu, Kanchenjunga, and Nepal’s tallest waterfalls, Todke and Pokl. The Koshi River runs along the province’s western boundary.
Coffee areas: Namsaling, Tilkeni and Simphiring, Swyaek, and Sangyamba.
Coffee grows on 48 ha of mountain slopes above 800m ASL. 550 farmers produce 14.4 tons with a potential production area of 26,470.7 ha. Farmers here are now organizing themselves in cooperatives. One PCC is affiliated with CCCU.
Dhading
Dhading – is 80% farmland and 20% forest. It ranges from the mountain Ganesh Himal to the Churevawar Pradesh of Terai (Chitwan). Mt Manaslu is also visible from much of Dhading, although it is in Gorkha district.
The King Prithivi Highway connects Kathmandu and Pokhara through the south of the district with easy access to the Kathmandu valley.
The Budi Gandaki, one of the prettiest rivers in Nepal, separates Dhading from Gorkha. The district has 25 smaller rivers, including Charoudi, Malekhu, Galtukhola, Belkhukhola, Chiraudikhola, Maheshkhola, Thopal, Manukhola, Kastekhola, and Mastekhola.
Coffee areas: Nalang, Jogimara, Ri, Jyamaru, and Katunje.
Coffee grows on 44 ha of mountain slopes at 800–1,600m ASL. 300 farmers produce 12.8 tons with a potential production area of 33,384.7 ha. There are five PCCs and one DCCUL, which is affiliated with CCCU.
