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 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.
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.
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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