Daman - Short Intro
For those seeking the ultimate panoramic Himalayan view,
Daman is the place to visit. Located approx 80kms southwest of the Kathmandu
valley, Daman (2,400m) offers the only unimpeded view of the entire Himalayan
range – roughly 400kms of Himalayan panorama. Daman is located on the Tribhuvan
Highway between Kathmandu and the town of Hetauda. A walk around the
surrounding area or a lounging on the one of the resort here is just a
different experience in itself. Rock climbing, cycling, hiking are few of the
many activities possible here. There are couple of accomodation option for a
comfortable stay.
One or two local buses and several shared 4wd jeeps head in
both directions between Chitwan and Kathmandu or Pokhara. It's the long way,
but worth the effort if you have the time to spend a day or two in a quiet
little village.
Get around
The only way to go around is by foot. There are lots of
trails leading towards the villages around that offers an opportunity to
conncet with the local life. Similarly one of the resort here has bicycle on
hire which can take one on a very interesting downhill ride to Palung Village.
See
One of the hotels has a lookout tower with great views on
clear mornings of the Himalayas, with one of the widest panaramas of any
viewpoint.
A Tibetan monastery and temple is about a 30 minute walk
through lovely mountain scenery. Get directions from one of the restaurants or
guesthouses.
Thing to Do In Daman
The activities available here are hiking, cycling, rock
climbing, fishing trip to Kulekhani, pony ride etc.
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