Chobhar

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.

Understand

The Chobhar Hills are sacred to Buddhists and Hindus. There are beautiful herbs and suburbs along with limestone adding more beauty to the town.

See and do

• Jal Binayak Temple
• 1 Adinath Lokeshwar Temple, Chobhar (6 km southwest of Kathmandu). Built in the 15th century; sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. 
• 2 Chobhar Caves, Chobhar. 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. 
• 3 Chobhar Gorge (Manjushree Gorge), Chobhar Galchi, Kurtipur. 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. 
• 1 Whoopee Land Amusement Water Park. Daily 10AM–5:30PM. Adult Rs.500, child under 4 to Rs.250. (updated Dec 2021)

Eat

• 1 360° View Restaurant & Bar. 360° scenic views of the valley. Live music. Organic food available. (updated Dec 2021)

Sleep

ABI Hotel and Chobhar Cottage offer accommodations in the village. There is also a hotel nearby in Kirtipur.