Destination
District east of Kathmandu, encompassing Namobuddha, Dhulikhel, and Panauti heritage towns on the valley rim.
Field guide
Start here
An 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.
Best for
A practical base for choosing a plan without overloading the day.
Good in
1-2 nights: An 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.
An 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.”
