A short trip to the peripheries of Kathmandu will give you a much-needed respite from your demanding 9 to 5 routine without making you of think (we know you are already exhausted) of an believable excuse to gather enough time off for a vacation.
Not only can these mini-vacations be taken in one of the weekends, they are also worthwhile escapes taking you to a different world altogether, far away from emails and appointments. Just remember to switch your phones off.
Chandragiri (13 km away)
Before you reach Dakshinkali temple, a graveled road going uphill will take to you the Hatiban resort. From here, you will find the hiking route to Chandragiri, a destination preferred by those short on time but wanting a complete respite from the chaotic valley below, nonetheless.
Rolling vistas of the hills bordering the Kathmandu valley can be seen from the resort area itself but push yourself. The hike ahead can be treacherous for the desk dwellers but the experience of literally having left the city far below with every inch you move can be therapeutic, especially if you haven’t left Kathmandu for a long time.
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After pushing your vertical limits, rest for a while at the countless rest spots and take in the cool breeze. Once you reach at the top of Chandragiri, you will be greeted by countless peaks hidden to those below in the city.
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The Annapurna range along with Machhapuchhre can be clearly visible in a good day from here. If you are lucky, you will get to see Mt. Everest in the northeast along with other peaks like Mansalu, Langtang, Ganesh and Lakpa Dorje.
Not only can these mini-vacations be taken in one of the weekends, they are also worthwhile escapes taking you to a different world altogether, far away from emails and appointments. Just remember to switch your phones off.
Chandragiri (13 km away)
Before you reach Dakshinkali temple, a graveled road going uphill will take to you the Hatiban resort. From here, you will find the hiking route to Chandragiri, a destination preferred by those short on time but wanting a complete respite from the chaotic valley below, nonetheless.
Rolling vistas of the hills bordering the Kathmandu valley can be seen from the resort area itself but push yourself. The hike ahead can be treacherous for the desk dwellers but the experience of literally having left the city far below with every inch you move can be therapeutic, especially if you haven’t left Kathmandu for a long time.
chandragiri-10
After pushing your vertical limits, rest for a while at the countless rest spots and take in the cool breeze. Once you reach at the top of Chandragiri, you will be greeted by countless peaks hidden to those below in the city.
chandragiri-9
The Annapurna range along with Machhapuchhre can be clearly visible in a good day from here. If you are lucky, you will get to see Mt. Everest in the northeast along with other peaks like Mansalu, Langtang, Ganesh and Lakpa Dorje.
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