A fascinating old Newar
town at the foot of a nearby hill, some 32
kms east of Kathmandu. Many of the houses in
the old part of the town suffered serious
damage in an earthquake in 1934. For the
most part they haven't been repaired and
they're still lived in as damaged. Dhulikhel
is rightly famous as a mountain viewpoint
and for excellent day walks. At 1450 metres
above sea level, it is a little cooler than
Kathmandu but not as cold as Nagarkot. The
Narayan and Harisiddhi temples in the old
part of town are both beautifully adorned
with intricate wood carvings. Because the
tracks linking Dhulikhel with other towns
are not paved but still well defined, this
town would be an excellent place to spend a
few days mountain cycling.
Discover Newar architecture / Wander the
local temples / Buy a painting at the art
gallery / Walk to the Kali shrine to see the
mountain views at sunrise or sunset / Make a
circular day walk to Namobuddha and back /
Walk to Nagarkot and back in one full day
(if you're fit) / Wander around the
Kathmandu University Campus / Pay R10 to
enter the recreation ground and wander the
tracks and enjoy a picnic.
