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Dhulikhel is set at a height of 5,500 ft above sea level and 30 Kilometers east of Kathmandu on the Kodari Highway. Dhulikhel is a small town with a long history. It is one of the nearest city from kathmandu which is favorite tourist destination for all. Records show that it has been around for more than 500 years. The artistic skill and urban ethos of its Newar inhabitants have created a place of charm and beauty.  Streets lined with bare-brick houses, carved wooden windows, sloping title roofs, pagoda temples and sacred statues everywhere. You will think you have wandered into a cultural theme park.The city provides an absolute panoramic sight of the snow-capped varieties from Karyolung in the east to Himalchuli in the west. The attractive town is a must toured place for all and thus several Hotels in Dhulikhel in Nepal have come up to provide accommodation to all.
In the main square there are two Vishnu temples: Harisiddhi Temple and Narayan Temple. Bhagwati Temple, in the northwest part of town, is a high point in the city. Because of increasing number of tourists in Dhulikhel tour operators and hotels are trying to increase the staying period of the tourist with in the region. They are organizing the trekking with in near villages like panauti, Namo Buddha, Palanchok Bhagawati etc. They are also organizing the different adventures programs like rafting, mountain biking and many more. The Sun Kosi river is situated within almost visible distance, an easy drive that one can enjoy full day of river rafting, reaching back to the hotel in time to toast a spectacular Himalayan Sunset. The Dhulikhel town and its surrounding villages include a several hotels and resorts of international and tourist standard hospitality. In fact, Dhulikhel now has about 24 hotels and resorts, and visitors can find accommodation ranging from the budget class to luxury lodges/resorts. The hotels/resorts also have conference halls for seminar, training sessions, workshops and meetings. Dhulikhel Offers you: - With outstanding views of the Himalayan peaks
- A historic town with fine old houses and temples
- Treks galore to explore
- International standard hospitality
Excursions Available from Dhulikhel Palanchok Bhagawati: Half an hour drive from Dhulikhel to most beautiful and important Hindu temples of Goddess Bhagawati with eighteen arms. Changunarayn: Temples of the 8th century of Changunarayan is the oldest in the valley, with only half an hour drive. Sulpur Springs: One can drive in about 3 hours to the Tibetan border at Kodari, stopping to see the Sulpur host springs at Tatopani. Charikot and Jiri: At 3 hours drive is another beautiful natural terrain of Chariko and at 4 hours drive is Jiri.
Contemporary Dhulikhel was the establishment of its first resort in 1975 A.D. and now over 3 decades later can boast of - The full-fledged Dhulikhel hospital and Kathmandu University
- Pollution free environment and yet a like village atmosphere.
- Extremely Rich with Flora, Fauna, and Ethnic congregation others envy
- Bird and Butterfly watching opportunities
- A popular picnic place at newly built stair way (Hazar Sindhi) to Kali Devi Temple and famous vantage point
How to reach: It takes 45 minutes to reach Dhulikhel by Taxi or private car or two and half to three hours by bicycle or one and half hour by local bus. Many travel agents operate Dhulikhel tour. But Dhulikhel is an ideal spot to stop for minimum one or more nights to explore and enjoy tradition, culture and Nepalese landscape with finest Himalayan panoramic views.
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