Among the orange fruits, orange is the aboriginal fruit of Nepal. Oranges have been found in Nepal since ancient times. The rind of the orange fruit has small pores filled with oil. There are 9 to 12 segment inside this fruit.
Orange plants grow well in warmth environment. This kind of fruit is found in places where the water does not freeze when there is frost in winter and the temperature does not go below zero degree. Generally, according to the geographical conditions and climate of Nepal, oranges can be cultivated commercially at an altitude of 700 to 1500 meters. In Nepal, oranges are produced with better taste and quality than neighboring countries due to proper temperature, sufficient light, favorable rainfall and fertile soil.

Orange cultivation is considered good in well-drained sandy-clay soil and soil rich in organic matter. Apart from this, orange plants do not last long in red, sticky, black or brown soil.
Nepal Agro Tourism  have cultivated oranges in about 150 ropanies  land Dolakha district. In which some area falls at Melung Municipality-1 and some area falls at Sailung Municipality-8. This area is suitable for orange production. We grow organic oranges in our garden. All the orange plants we plant are grafted plants. Plants are produced by using cuttings, layering, grafting, plant branches, roots etc. Plants produced by this technique have properties similar to those of mother plants. Fast fruiting, less thorns, high disease tolerance and good root spread.

Nepal Agro Tourism has been providing interns for students and necessary training and quality plants for farmers. Every year students and farmers come in contact with Nepal Agro Tourism for internship and training. We have made suitable arrangements for the tourists who want to visit and enjoy the orange grove. Many tourists visit the natural environment and eat the fruits here every year.

 Oranges are rich in citrate limonoids, which reduce the risk of lung, skin, breast, stomach and rectal cancer.
 The amount of fiber in oranges helps in strengthening the digestive system. Constipation can also be relieved by eating it daily.
 Heart disease is caused by potassium deficiency. The potassium and electrolyte minerals found in oranges help keep the heart functioning properly. And, the heart stays healthy.

• •  Powder made by grinding orange peel mixed with milk powder or rose water on the face gives glow.
     Oranges boost immunity. It balances cholesterol.
     Eating an orange when you feel tired gives you instant relief.
     Orange helps to cure urinary or kidney related diseases.