Dhulikhel
In Nepali: धुलिखेल
Dhulikhel is the headquarters of Kavrepalanchok and an old trading town on the road to Tibet. Its quiet core of brick houses and temples sits below modern hotels that look out on a sweep of peaks from Langtang to Everest's neighbours.
It is a base for walks to Namobuddha and Panauti, and Dhulikhel Hospital, one of the country's best, is here. Kathmandu University lies just below the town.
What to see and do
Walk through the old town's squares and temples, climb to the Kali temple viewpoint above town for sunrise, and take the classic hike to Namobuddha and on to Panauti. Nearby Banepa and the Palanchok Bhagawati temple are also worth a visit.
Good to know
Dhulikhel has a wide range of hotels, from simple lodges to resorts with mountain views. The Araniko Highway continues east to Dolalghat and the Bhote Koshi valley.
Quick answers
- Where is Dhulikhel?
- Dhulikhel is in Kavrepalanchok district, Bagmati Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- What is the altitude of Dhulikhel?
- About 1,550 m (5,086 ft) above sea level.
- How much does it cost to visit Dhulikhel?
- Dhulikhel is in or right next to Kathmandu, so it is an easy day visit. Budget for a taxi there and back (about NPR 600–1,500, US$5–11) and meals (NPR 1,000–2,500, US$8–19 per person). If you stay in Kathmandu, rooms cost about NPR 1,500 / US$11–NPR 4,500 / US$33 a night.
- How many days do I need for Dhulikhel?
- Half a day to a full day is enough; it is a short ride from central Kathmandu.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Dhulikhel?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Dhulikhel?
- October–March
- How do I get to Dhulikhel?
- About 1–1.5 hours east of Kathmandu. It is about 25 km (straight line) from Kathmandu.
- What is Dhulikhel called in Nepali?
- धुलिखेल
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