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Village in Bagmati Zone, Nepal
Photo: Gerd Eichmann, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Chobhar is an ancient hill village in Kathmandu Valley a few kilometres southwest of Kathmandu. It has its origins in the 12th century. It is noted for an extensive series of caves and a gorge on the Bagmati River found nearby.
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Built in the 15th century; sacred to Hindus and Buddhists.
Tectonic Limestone formations over a kilometre in length - one of the longest caves in Nepal and in Asia; several openings; not advised to explore on your own because of the possibility of infiltrating water from the Bagmati River; located near the Chobhar Gorge.
Manjushree Gorge
Gorge on the Bagmati River through which all the waters of the legendary Kathmandu Lake were supposedly drained; the gorge was cut by Manjushree; there is a steel suspension bridge over the gorge which also offers views of the caves and a nearby shrine.
360° scenic views of the valley. Live music. Organic food available.
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