5 Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

5 Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

Makawanpur is a hill district of Nepal. It is positioned in the south of Kathmandu district and has many Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur. Although the district is positioned on the border of Kathmandu valley. The district is surrounded through Kathmandu and Dhading districts on the north, Chitwan district on the west, Lalitpur, Kavre, and Sindhuli districts on the east, and Bara, Parsa, and Rautahat districts withinside the south. The lowest altitude of this district is 300 meters and the highest altitude is 2,000 meters.

Makawanpur district is widely known for its religious, historical, tourism, rafting (Indrasarobar), hiking, and expedition. The district is served by roads linking the district with the national strategic street community through Mahendra Highway, Tribhuwan Rajpath, Sisneri-Kulekhani-Bhainse, and Pharping Kulekhani roads. Makawanpur district is widely known for its religious, historical, and tourism. Different ethnic castes (group) are observed in Makawanpur. Majorities are Tamang (47.65%) and followed by Brahman/Chhetri (25.28%), Newar (6.81%), Magar (4.54%), Chepang (3.94%), and 5.89 % other casts.

1. Chitlang Hike

Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

Chitlang VDC is placed in the ancient Newar settlement and Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur. Inscriptions dating back to the Lichchavi era were found in Toukhel. Chitlang is small heaven about 22 km south of Kathmandu valley. The picturesque beauty of Chitlang offers a peaceful day in nature and wonderful landscape. The hiking is steep uphill on the first half up to Chandragiri and later it descends all the way to Chitlang. The remarkable landscapes of rich forest, Kathmandu valley, and the Himalayas in the north take your sigh away. You can rest in the Chitlang Organic Village Resort which will be your lifetime memory. It is the first resort at Chitlang, which started in 2010. The best attraction in Chitlang village is Ashoka Chaita, Goat Farming, Bhairab Temple, Maghgaon, Pauwa, Saatdhara, and Shivalaya.

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2. Indra Sarovar        

Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

Indra Sarovar is also known as the largest man-made lake in Nepal constructed at the deep gorge between Markhu and Kulekhani Village development committee. It was built by the Kulekhani Hydro Project and it is a 7km long lake. Several rivers are blocked by a huge dam. Both Hetauda and Kathmandu the distance is 35 km far. It is the Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur and one can’t miss the beautiful surrounding of hills, green forest, and starry sky being amazingly reflected in the lake during the bright full moon. The lake itself is famous for its freshwater fish like trouts.

3. Daman

Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

Daman is one of the most lovely traveler points of interest in the Thaha Municipality, Makwanpur District. It lies at the Tribhuvan Highway, approximately seventy-seven kilometers southwest of Kathmandu at an elevation of 2,322 meters. Daman arguably has the maximum breathtaking panoramic view of the Himalaya that stretches from the long way west of Dhaulagiri to the east of Mt. Everest.

Daman is eighty km south-west of Kathmandu and perched on a high ridge. There is a viewing tower in the Daman Resort geared up with a long-range telescope and there are tremendous walks around Daman. There is a lovely botanical garden in Daman that’s certainly considered one among the most important and oldest botanical gardens in Nepal. Different forms of Rhododendron are to be had here which make this place the Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur. There are many picnic spots for outings. It may be visited just as a one-day experience or stay some extra days, taking some deep breaths from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

4. Hetauda

5 Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

Hetauda is placed at a distance of seventy-six km from the capital city, Kathmandu, via the quick track, at a distance of 132 km through Daman, Tribhuvan Highway.  It lies in the 27°25′ N latitude and 85°02′ E longitude and is located at a stage of 300-390m above the sea level. The city is well-known for its neat and clean surroundings with greenery. Puspalal Park, Bhutandevi Temple, Banaskhandi, and the industrial area are the main enchantment of the city. Other famous points of interest of Hetauda is Martyr Memorial Park, Sahid Smarak, Palung Valley, and Gumba Danda.

5. Makwanpur Gadhi

Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur

Makwanpur Gadhi lies in approximately 17 kilometers north from Hetauda. This fort is the fantastic achievement of the Sen dynasty. Before the union of Nepal “The Sen dynasty” dominated over Makwanpur till 1819 B.S. Then the ruler of Palpa “Mani Mukunda Sen” divided his large state into 4 components among his 4 sons and so Makwanpur got here beneath neath his youngest son “Lohang Sen”. Having historic and cultural importance, The Makwanpur Fort is a totally treasured wealth of Makwanpur district and the Best Places to Visit in Makwanpur. 25 ft high and seven ft wide wall surround the fort. There are a ten ft deep canal, which became built to be able to guard themselves against the enemies.

There are castles withinside the fort, one is known as the “Mool Gadhi” and the other is “Sanno Gadhi”. About 35 years ago, there has been a palace known as “Jungey Darbar”, which had its very own supernatural beauty and it became a crucial belonging of the “Sen Dynasty”. But in preference to keeping the historic monument, the later Sen king used the palace (Jungey Darbar) for their private uses. 

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