Chitlang Hiking

Chitlang is an ancient Newari settlement in Makwanpur district which is a part of Narayani zone. Chitlang is about 22 KM from Kathmandu in the South West direction. Before Opening of Tribhuwan Raj path (High way to link India and Kathmandu), Chitlang was only one “On foot Highway” to get India and the Southern part of Nepal. Inscriptions dating back to Lichchhavi era have been found in this place. It lies in the high level of the northern part of Makwanpur district and southern main path of the 8289ft Chandragiri hill. Hike to Chitlang village offers a unique pleasant memory that exceeds your imagination. The stunning sceneries of the forest and Himalayas in the north take your breath away.

Chitlang contains many temples with amazing wood and stone carving, artistic rest houses, stone taps, available inscription of centuries long are the proof of those civilized society. This village is surrounded by beautiful green forest, which consists of more than 160 species of birds and animal. The large green fields have added attraction of Chitlang. There is a big Apple garden with more than thousand apple trees. Few cottages have been constructed recently in between the garden, which provide the excited stay to the tourists .

It offers an amazing experience with the combination of natural beauty and cultural heritage. Famous as the gate way of motor cars carried on the back of people. Chitlang offers visitors with an opportunity of village home stay where you can interact and get insight of the rural life in Nepal. The hills of Chitlang offer one of the best hiking/trekking around Kathmandu. Chitlang boasts of 160 bird species and bird watching is something you can enjoy here. Camping and cycling here provides you an opportunity of getting closer to the un-disrupted ecology in the locality. The largest man-made lake of Nepal, Kulekhani (also known as Indrasarovar) is a short walk of 40 minutes from Chitlang.