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Municipality in Bagmati Province, Nepal
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Dhulikhel (elevation 1550m) is a town of about 10,000 people, in the Middle Hills region of Nepal. The town lies on the intersection of the Arkino Highway to Tibet (74 km) and the B.P. Highway to the Eastern Terai. This article also covers Namo Buddha, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal. It is the place where the Buddha, in a previous life as a prince, is said to have offered his body to a starving tigress and her cubs.
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A Hindu temple at the top of the hill in Dhulikhel, providing a good viewpoint. This is a popular spot for locals on weekends.
A Hindu temple to Vishnu, near the centre of town
A Hindu temple at the bottom of a gorge, over 2 km southeast of the village square.
Thrangu Monastery is the centre of monastic life for nearly 250 monks. They receive training in ritual practices, study Dharma and learn to read and write in Tibetan and English. The older monks take turns annually learning different jobs in the monastery. The monks chant special prayers as requested & often go to private homes to do pujas for the deceased, for new homes etc. There are many monks under the age of 18 and most of these boys are from rural areas of Nepal, particularly the mountain areas bordering Tibet. From an early age, they learn to develop the good habits and discipline.
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Expresso, cappuccino, americana, cafe latte, caramel latte, chocolate latte, hot chocolate, cafe mocha — iced or hot. Ice tea, green tea, special masala tea, special lassi, pizza, sandwich, burger, hot dog, nuggets, Japanese gyoza, purin, pasties, Japanese green tea.
Near the top of the hill, on the dirt road up to the Kali Temple. There is a restaurant with local and western foods which is popular for passing Nepali people on weekends. There are seven rooms, four downstairs with balconies, three upstairs next to the rooftop area. Clean bathrooms with hot showers. On a clear day there are views of the Himalayas towards Everest, otherwise still impressive views over the valley below. Room price includes breakfast; price can be bargained lower without breakfast.
Also has a restaurant.
Homestay that does farming without pesticides and invites guests to join the family life, harvest vegetables and learn how to cook them. The building was built in 2017, so the rooms are very modern and comfortable yet simple. Meal packages available. Most of the rooms allow you a nice view on the hills and into the valley. They have a restaurant where they serve local food made from fresh ingredients right out of their backyard.
Try getting a room with views of the mountains.
Peaceful jungle resort with a rooftop terrace and bar, as well as a spa and indoor pool, topped off with spectacular panoramic Himalayan views.
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