Day tour to Chobhar & Dakshinkali

Get the opportunity to gain knowledge about Chobhar gorge and how Manjushree, an antique saint, cut the mountain with his magical weapon, to deplete out the water from Kathmandu valley which was then just a lake from your personal guide. Visit one of the legendary temple of Nepal: Dakshinkali Temple, dedicated to kali, the timid nature of Shiva’s wife. The hiking begins with uphill direction with attractive view of Kritipur Village, enjoy the hiking.

Things You Can Expect

Your guide will meet you with a personal vehicle and drive about 50 minutes to reach Chobhar. A place whose environment is so peaceful, where you will definitely have a rest from jostle & buzz of the city is Chobhar. The village has a marvelous panoramic view of the whole valley.

With reference to one of the folklores, the Kathmandu valley was a lake bordered by hills during the Pleistocene era. It is assumed that Manjushree, a heavenly saint from China had come here for a pilgrimage and saw a massive lotus emanating a dazzling light at the centre of the lake. Thus, see cut a bottomless ravine allowing the water to deplete from the lake because she wanted to observe and reverence to lotus. The pedestal of the lake became the present Kathmandu valley, and the gorge is called itself a Chobhar gorge.

Subsequent to Chobhar, we will be driven with reference to 50 minutes to reach the Dakshinkali Temple. Dakshinkali Temple is one of among well-known temple in Nepal. This temple is dedicated to kali, the timid nature of Shiva’s wife. This Dakshinkali temple is located in southwest part of the Kathmandu which is 45minutes drive by vehicle from Kathmandu. The Dashain festival in October is major festival here.

Get pleasure from Nepali lunch at a restaurant around the Dakshinkali Temple and dive towards Kritipur village. The main lures of kritipur village are typical Newari culture and their way of living. Kritipur offers a great vision of Kathmandu valley.Subsequent to kritipur visit, you will be dropped back to hotel.