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Dhulikhel
Himalayan viewing amid nature’s
bounty Dhulikhel (1440m.) is a small town with a long history. Records show that
it has been around for more than 500 years. The artistic skill and urban ethos
of its Newar inhabitants have created a place of charm and beauty. Streets lined
with bare-brick houses, carved wooden windows, sloping title roofs, pagoda
temples and sacred statues everywhere. You will think you have wandered into a
cultural theme park.
The major places of worship
here are the Narayan and Harisiddhi temples which are adored with profuse wood
carvings. The Gokhuleswar Mahadev temple, a 30 minutes walk to the eastern part
of town, is a peaceful and scenic spot. The Bhagawati temple is situated at a
height in the western part of Dhulikhel and dominates the skyline. From here,
you can get a beautiful vista of the town and surrounding areas.
There are many vintage points
in Dhulikhel which offers a panorama of the Himalaya that will leave you
spellbound. Looking out over low hills and valleys, the mountains rise up in an
extended arc stretching from the far left to the far right. More than 20
Himalayan Peaks can be seen in all their glory. You should get up early in the
morning to watch the first rays of the sun hit the summits and their colors
change. Sunset views are equally spectacular
Dhulikhel is scenic and town
situated 30 kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Rajmarg (Kathmandu Kodari
Highway). From here one can have a panoramic view of the Himalayan range. From
the main town, a short visit to Namobuddha, with stupa and Buddhist Monastery
is highly recommended site to visit. Panauti, a village noted for its numerous
temple with magnificent woodcarving, is a short distance from Dhulikhel. |
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