Dhulikhel is one of the most popular places to see the Himalaya panorama. Situated 30 km from Kathmandu at an elevation of 1,550 m you can see the mountain ranges of Langtang, Gauri Shankar, and Numbur. But more than this, Dhulikhel gives you an insight into a real Newari town, without many of the tourist trappings you will come across in other similar towns. Other than contemplating the mountains, after you have looked round the little temples and town, there really isn’t very much to do here. But you can use it as a base to travel to Nama Buddha (see below) or to trek to Nagarkot.
How to reach Dhulikhel from Thamel
Taxi: Will cost you around $25 to $30 each way.
Private car: Will cost you around $35 to $40 return trip. You will pay extra to keep the car overnight or have it come back the next day.
Public bus: From the old bus park take a bus to Dhulikhel, or a bus to Banepa then change for Dhulikhel. Will cost you around $2 each way.
Accommodation: Where to stay in Dhulikhel
There are a number of hotels and resorts which all offer wonderful views (when it’s clear) of the mountains. Very often they are booked up in advance for seminars and workshops so do phone ahead.
If you want a bit of luxury, Dwarika’s Hotel has a recently refurbished hotel called Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel, situated behind the old town to the left. It has all the amenities you would expect from Dwarika’s, in a holistic, mind and soul style.
