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Excursions - Outside Kathmandu -to the South:

Chobhar. You may combine your visit at Dakchhinkali with a stop at Chobhar, the famous gorge, just 8 km south west of Kathmandu. The narrow gash in the hills was made by Lord Manjushree to drain out the lake which once covered the Valley. A majestic view of snow clad mountain can be viewed from the hilltop close by. At the end of the gorge there is the very impressing  Jalbinayak Temple, dedicated to Ganesh. On top of the hill - in the centre of Chobhar Village - is located a small but very picturesque Pagoda dedicated to Adinath, whose origins date back to the 15th century. The presence of so many pots and pans which decorate the walls makes visiting this Pagoda most interesting.  It is unique in Nepal! It is said that these items were placed there by newly-weds, for good luck sake, as they embark on their new life together!  A more plausible explanation is that In Newari culture, the offering of pots and pans is made to please the Gods.

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Bungamati / Khokana.
 Situated beyond the southern belt of Ring Road, inside the valley, Bungamati is a small Newari village still abiding its traditions as their significant part of life. Very less influenced by the modern city just a few kilometers far from the village, Bungamati and Khokana exemplify true beauty of the still living age old culture and civilization. From Kirtipur you may reach Bungamati by a wonderful walk through the rice plains along the Bagmati River within less than 2 hours approx. On your way you will pass the village of Khokana where you will walk through the local Newari people busy working either on wool spinning, weaving or ardently harvesting rice or mustard seeds, depending on the season. Though, small in size, more than 100 people from the villages earn their living through wood carving.
The village of Bungamati was earlier, the origin of the procession of the chariot of Machindranath, one of the most important festival of the Newari community.

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Dakshinkali. The temple of Dakshinkali is dedicated to one of the most important Hindu Goddess Kali and is one of the most popular places of worship in Kathmandu. Located 22 km from the city centre on the southern rim of the Valley past Pharping village, the shrine is especially crowded on Tuesdays and Saturdays when animal sacrifices are offered to the deity.