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On the lap of phulchowki lies Nau Dhara


Nau dhara is located at lap of Phulchowki hill which is the tallest hill of kathmandu valley. It can be also said that Nau dhara is the starting point to start trekking to Phulchowki. Nau dhara means 9 taps in Nepali.  Surrounded by trees, you can find 9 tap with waters coming out of it, a pond and temples. Peaceful and silent places in the middle of a dense forest, where you can completely get lost in the nature. It is just some minutes away from a busy road.The pitched road from the bus park to the temple is just beautiful, surrounded by trees.




Nau Dhara Temple
Nau Dhara Temple

Nau Dhara is not only famous for the 9 taps. Nau dhara has a temple of a Devi, a Goddess. She is worshiped at the time of Dashain, biggest festival of Hindus. And also marriage ceremonies are held here. So it remain silent unless there is some marriage ceremony or is Dashain. You can feel the freshness and peace. It is believed that this place was developed at Rana Reign. Rana families built houses at Godavari to escape the summer heat. AS per locals it is said that Juddha Shumsher commissioned the construction of Naudhara in today’s form.

Located at Godavari, Lalitpur, it might be one of the quietest temples. To reach Godavari, you can easily get a bus from Lagankhel or Sathdobato. After you reach Godavari bus stand, head straight toward fulchowki to the south. Enjoy your trek on a pitched road on the middle of the jungle. After 5 to 10 minutes of walk you will find Nau dhara at your left.




Nau Dhara
Nau Dhara


This place is not only a holy site but also is a picnic spot or party spot of marriage ceremony. Many people visit here to worship as well as bird watching. The cool weather is the main attraction of this place.

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