Chhomrong
Chhomrong · Attraction
The steep Gurung gateway village every Base Camp trek passes through.
“It is the unavoidable gateway to the Sanctuary and the best place on the trail to confirm conditions before going high.”
Checked Jun 2026
Destination
Chhomrong
The last permanent Gurung village before the Annapurna Sanctuary, at about 2,170 m — the gateway through which every Annapurna Base Camp trek passes.
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How to start in Chhomrong
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Dhulikhel–Namobuddha–Panauti Weekend Loop
The valley's best two-day escape: sunrise on the Dhulikhel ridge, a monastery morning at Namobuddha, and Newar lanes in Panauti — back in town by Sunday dinner.
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Attraction, Stay
gurung-culture, abc-gateway, mountain-views
Good in
Spring, Autumn
Start with a guide: The valley's best two-day escape: sunrise on the Dhulikhel ridge, a monastery morning at Namobuddha, and Newar lanes in Panauti — back in town by Sunday dinner.
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Places
Chhomrong Teahouses & Bakeries
Chhomrong · Stay
Some of the trail's best lodges and bakeries at the Sanctuary's gateway.
“It combines the best teahouse comfort and food on the Sanctuary route with a spectacular setting at the trek's key gateway.”
Checked Jun 2026
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tripChhomrong
Dhulikhel–Namobuddha–Panauti Weekend LoopThe valley's best two-day escape: sunrise on the Dhulikhel ridge, a monastery morning at Namobuddha, and Newar lanes in Panauti — back in town by Sunday dinner.
2 days4 stops
Editorial · reetu.fyiweekend · getaway
tripChhomrong
Chitlang & Kulekhani Weekend LoopAn easy one- to two-night escape over the southern rim of the valley: a Newar village homestay in Chitlang, boating on the Kulekhani reservoir, and an optional sunrise detour to Daman's Himalayan view tower.
“It is the most accessible "real getaway" from Kathmandu — village, lake, and big mountains in one short, flexible loop.”
1-2 nightsLow to medium3 stops
Editorial · reetu.fyirural · relaxed