A breathtaking view of the Himalayan
panorama, simple village life in Nepal's
countryside and a romantic, peaceful
retreat from the city's noise and
pollution await you at Dhulikhel
Mountain Resort - only an hour's drive
from Kathmandu. The perfect place to get
away from it all and enjoy the charms of
rural Nepal.
Nestled on the hillside, 42 centrally
heated and comfortable rooms in
bungalows, all with attached bathrooms
and most with sitting rooms, offer fine
views of the mountains and countryside
and are equipped with modern amenities,
including centrally heated hot water and
automatic tea makers. Foreign currency
exchange, international and domestic
trunk telephone service, a tour counter,
mailing service and a helipad are
available to serve you as well. We
accept American Express, VISA and Master
card.
For matters gastronomic, a large variety
of delectable Nepali, Continental,
Indian and Tibeto-Chinese cuisine are
prepared to order by the Resort's
outstanding chefs. Enjoy Dhulikhel's
famed mountain views while you dine in
the restaurant or in the garden terrace,
or while relaxing over a drink at the
Chimney Bar. Outdoor barbecues for lunch
or dinner can also be arranged for
groups.
Conveniently located on the Arniko
Highway to Tibet, thirty-four kilometers
east of Kathmandu, Dhulikhel Mountain
Resort is an ideal retreat on its own or
the perfect place for a stopover en
route to Tibet. To make your stay more
enjoyable and give you a taste of
Nepal's rural life, the Resort offers a
variety of activities such as country
walks, river rafting, and other
excursions. Please ask for our brochures
about these activities.
Dhulikhel Mountain Resort is an
excellent venue for meetings, workshops,
seminars and special events as well.
Equipped with the latest audio visual
aids, the Resort's meeting facility can
comfortably accommodate up to 60
delegates. Moreover, strolling along the
property's quaint walkways and garden
paths while enjoying the scenery makes
for a welcome and refreshing breather in
between deliberations.
For parties, one couldn't ask for a
better setting. Where else can one get
together with friends and loved ones
than at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort amidst
the natural backdrop of the formidable
snow peaks and the enjoyably serene and
relaxed ambience that is so typical of
the Resort. With accommodation for up to
80 people in the restaurant and 350 in
the garden terrace, and the impeccable
service that we are known for, we can
help you turn your celebration into a
truly special one.
Services &
Facilities
Activities
The perfect introduction to rural Nepal,
our country walks offered from
mid-September to mid-June are designed
for the average visitor who is
physically fit. Escorts are provided.
Namobuddha Walk
The full-day walk to one of the main
stupas visited by Tibetans is a pleasant
hike through fields and villages. A
short drive after breakfast takes you to
Dhulikhel. From here you'll walk about
thirty minutes up to Devistan, a small
temple and excellent spot from which to
view the Himalaya. After a short
descent, a gradual climb of about ninety
minutes brings you to Phulbari and a
picnic lunch with panoramic mountain
views. Then it's a ten minute walk to
the legendary Namobuddha Stupa. Here,
according to local legend, a prince
discovered a starving tigress about to
devour a boy. Out of compassion the
prince offered his body to the tigress
in the boy's place. His remains are said
to be enshrined in the main stupa. After
exploring the area a walk of about 21/2
hours takes you down to the charming
medieval village of Panauti, a treasure
house of ancient Newari architecture.
From Panauti your vehicle will transport
you back to the Resort.
Manegaon Walk
This full-day walk is a great chance to
explore the countryside and visit areas
not often frequented by tourists. After
breakfast a short drive takes you to the
trailhead. The trail gradually ascends
to about 7,000 feet, where a grand view
of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks and
the Panchkhal Valley are spread before
you. Relax and take photos, then descend
to Sashipani and a picnic lunch. After
lunch follow the trail for about ninety
minutes to Manegaon. You'll explore the
village and surrounding area, including
ancient monasteries, then continue on to
the Panchkhal Valley to meet your
vehicle and return to the Resort.
Palanchowk Walk
This half-day walk combines breathtaking
mountain views with a visit to a sacred
temple. Following breakfast you'll drive
about one hour to Palanchowk. Here
you'll visit the Bhagawati Temple, which
houses one of the most beautiful and
important Bagawati images in Nepal. The
stunning image is carved of black stone
and decked with jewelry. From your
hilltop vantage point you'll have a
spectacular view of the Himalaya and the
surrounding valleys. After exploring the
mountain village of Palanchowk you'll
walk down to the Panchkhal valley,
following an old path used by local
residents. Once you reach the Panchkhal
Valley, your vehicle will meet you for
the return to Dhulikhel.
Dhulikhel/Panauti
Walk The half-day walk to Panauti
is a delightful way to see the
picturesque countryside and affords some
excellent mountain views. After
breakfast you'll drive to Dhulikhel, the
start of your walk. Ascend gradually for
about 30 minutes to a ridge where you'll
want to take photos of the mountains.
The walk continues along mountain trails
for about two hours through charming
villages and beautiful countryside to
Panauti. After about 30 minutes
exploring the town you will drive back
to the Resort.
Baralgaon/Tinpipal
Walk A half-day walk to Baralgaon
and Tinpipal is a pleasant way to see
village lifestyles. Following breakfast
you'll walk to the predominantly Brahmin
( priestly caste ) and Chhetri ( warrior
caste ) village of Baralgaon. After
exploring the village, a walk of about 2
1/2 along ridges and through fields with
views of green valleys and snow-capped
peakes takes you to Tinpipal. Here your
vehicle will meet you for the drive back
to the Resort.
Rafting
From mid-September to mid-June, a fun
filled day of rafting on the Sun Kosi
river offers a different look at rural
Nepal. At about 9:00 am you'll drive up
the Arniko Highway to the put-in point
for the trip. Board your raft and the
excitement begins. For the next hour
you'll shoot rapids ranging from 1 to 3
on the Grand Canyon Scale ( 10 is the
highest on the scale ). Then it's time
for lunch on a picturesque beach where
you can relax or explore the area. In
the afternoon you'll float down river,
through the spectacular Sun Kosi gorge,
and on to Dolalghat, situated at the
confluence of the Indrawati and Sun Kosi
rivers. While your crew deflates the
rafts and packs the gear you can explore
the typical Nepali village. Ride back to
the Resort to enjoy a Himalayan Sunset
cocktail- the perfect end to a wonderful
day.
Excursions
Throughout the year the Resort's
escorted excursions are a great way to
explore rural Nepal's traditional
villages and lifestyles and its
beautiful countryside.
Kodari and the
Tibetan Boarder
On the full-day drive to Kodari and the
Tibetan boarder you follow the path of
traders who once plied the route between
Lhasa and Kathmandu. The scenic eighty-
kilometer road winds through the
Panchkhal Valley, across the Indrawati
and Sun Kosi rivers and through typical
Nepali villages. For much of the trip
you'll drive along the Bhote Kosi river,
which originates in Tibet. At Kodari you
can look across the Friendship Bridge to
Tibet and the town of Khasa. On your
journey back a picnic lunch on the Bhote
Kosi at the beautiful Sukute Beach is
pleasant stop. You'll return to the
Resort in time for a spectacular
Himalayan sunset.
Introduction
The half-day walk to Panauti
is a delightful way to see the
picturesque countryside and affords some
excellent mountain views. After
breakfast you'll drive to Dhulikhel, the
start of your walk. Ascend gradually for
about 30 minutes to a ridge where you'll
want to take photos of the mountains.
The walk continues along mountain trails
for about two hours through charming
villages and beautiful countryside to
Panauti. After about 30 minutes
exploring the town you will drive back
to the Resort.