Bethanchok
Bethanchok is a famous tourist destination in the Kavrepalanchok district. It is the highest hill of Mahabharat Parbhat, about 3000 metres above sea level. It is renowned for hiking, camping, sightseeing, and experiencing snowfall. This is the best destination for natural lovers. Bethanchok Narayanthan is a place where you can explore the unique and amazing nature. It is a hidden gem near Kathmandu. Moreover, it is considered the king of hills.
Bethanchok is in the eastern direction from Kathmandu just about 50 Kilometres. The major attractions are Dhunkharka village, Gajram Hills, Bethanchok, Narayanthan, Devisthan, Tintale Jharana, & others. If you are looking for the best visiting place, Bethanchok is the full package. This place is located at high altitude. So, you can observe the 360-degree panoramic views. Bethanchok is one of the nearest places from Kathmandu to experience snowfall in winter. You can observe the mesmerizing view of Mt. Everest, Makalu, Dorje Lakpa, Sisipang, Jugal, Ganesh, Dhaulagiri, Langtang & Gaurishankhar range. Furthermore, this area has many waterfalls.
Additionally, Bethanchok is famous for observing sunset & sunrise views. Nowadays, many domestic & foreign tourists visit here to explore the isolated places in Bethanchok. There is the availability of resorts & homestays to provide services for tourists.
How to go to Bethanchok?
The distance between Kathmandu & Bethanchok is just about 50 kilometres. It is the best destination in terms of religious, natural lovers & hiking. There is the access of road to reach. You can go to Bethanchok via private vehicle or take public transportation. There are facilities for public transportation from Ratnapark, Kathmandu. You can take the bus to Dhungkharka. If you cannot find the bus, you can take the bus to Panaute. Then, you can take the bus to Dhungkharka from Panuauti as well. And, there are many homestays in Dhugkharka. You can book the homestay or can select the camping option. The hiking starts from hiking from Dhungkharka. It takes about 1-2 hours to reach Bethanchok. You can explore different ways to reach Bethanchok, Gajram & Narayanathan.
Major Attractions
Bethanchok is the full package for travellers. It has religious, natural as well as adventure attractions. This region is the home of many waterfalls. Similarly, it is the king of hills. The major attractions are sunset & sunrise views, camping, exploring religious beliefs & more. The unique routes for hiking, Cloud, rock climbing, etc. are the attractions here.
The hill station is known for its peaceful environment, unspoiled natural beauty, and fresh air. Many visitors come here to escape the noise of the city. The sunrise and sunset views from Bethanchok are particularly mesmerizing, painting the sky. The night sky here is equally magical, offering a clear view of stars. The major attractions are:
- Bethanchok - Narayanthan
- Tintale Jharana
- 360-degree panoramic view
- View of Sunset & sunrise
- Beautiful hill & forest hiking trail
- Snowfall in winter
- Cloud Gazing
- Cave
- And more.
Season & Weather
Bethanchok has a cool weather condition. It offers a fresh environment. It has various weather conditions based on different seasons. The spring season offers cool weather with blooming flowers & greenery forests. This season is best for hiking. Summer & monsoon season offers warn & rainy environment. Similarly, the Autumn season also offers a cool environment and amazing mountain views. Additionally, the Winter season offers cold weather. In this season, Bethanchok experiences heavy snowfall.