 Dhulikhel is a naturally and culturally rich destination for tourists seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu city and an ideal stop-off point on your way to the Tibetan Border. Straddling on a ridge with breathtaking views of the eastern Himalaya, the town is easily accessed from Kathmandu by the Arniko Highway, now a modern road; it was at one time an ancient trade route, with Dhulikhel being a main trading hub between Kathmandu, Tibet and India. Historically, Dhulikhel is a Newar settlement. The Newars are an ethnic group of Nepal who originally inhabited the Kathmandu Valley. They are renowned for their outstanding craftsmanship and woodcarving skills which is evident in all the traditional homes around the old town and is also replicated in our Mountain Resort. Newars are also perhaps the oldest and most traditional of Nepal’s ethnic groups and have a culture strongly based on religion, celebrated with a calendar of festivals that would even put New Orleans to shame. In Dhulikhel Aside from the breathtaking panoramic views of the Himalaya stretching from Langtang to Everest and beyond, there are plenty of interesting sites to see in the town. Take a short drive from the Resort and delve into the heart of the old town where you can loose yourself to time in the tangle of cobbled laneways, discover ancient houses with sagging wooden frame works, intricate carvings, hidden temples and thriving market squares. Discover the color and culture of this vibrant place as you wander past old men smoking pipes, women hand spinning wool, traditional wood carving workshops and hidden gardens through ancient archways. To the east of the town, past a local art gallery you can find the picnic ground and rest awhile before climbing the “Hazar Sindhi” (one thousand steps) to the Kali Temple, where you can be inspired by the snow capped peaks rearing above the steeply terraced foothills. Namo Buddha Trek
A full day trek takes you on a loop away from the resort and through the picturesque farming villages along the ridge above Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha-a holy sites for Buddhist. This revered Stupa and Monastery is set in the place where the Shakyamuni Buddha fed his own flesh to a starving tigeress. The scene is elegantly depicted in a stone carving found in a small shrine on the hill top.
Whitewater Rafting
One of Nepal’s most celebrated rivers, the Sunkoshi, is just a stones throw away from the Resort. Take a day trip on this spectacular river as it winds its way through steep gorges and open farming valleys, with plenty of adrenaline pumping rapids to keep your mind on the job! Be back at the resort in time to toast a spectacular sunset over the Himalaya.
Panauti
A few hours trek or a short drive takes you to Panauti, another Newar settlement and interesting rural village. The temple complex here sits on the conflux of three rivers, one of which is mystical. The rambling overgrown temples are an interesting places to explore.
Bhagwati Temple
Just half an hours drive takes you to the temple of the eighteen armed Goddess Bhagwati. Here you can spend time exploring the temple or take a hike of around two hours down to the Panchkhal Valley.
Tatopani Hot Spring
Head towards the Tibetan border and soak in the hot spring amidst the lush sub tropical jungle. Jiri
Make an overnight trip to Jiri, the trekking gateway into the Everest region. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and traditional farming villages.
To enjoy any of the above activities or sightseeing around Dhulikhel contact us and we will happily make the arrangements for you.
Come and stay with us at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort and enjoy this beautiful place we have created just for you!
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