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Daman, Chitlang and the Rajpath hills, answered

Daman viewpoint, the old Tribhuvan Rajpath, Chitlang, Palung and Hetauda: what each stop is, how long the road takes and when it is worth it.

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DamanAbout 2,300 m

RoadOld Tribhuvan Rajpath

Best monthsOct to Dec, Mar to Apr

Ideal stay1 to 2 days

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Is Daman worth the long drive?Only if you love long mountain roads and wide views.

What can you see from the Daman view tower?On a clear day a long line of Himalayan peaks from the Tribhuvan Rajpath ridge, with Annapurna, Manaslu and Himalchuli often named from the tower...
What is there to see in Hetauda and Palung?Hetauda is the plains-and-hills junction town of Makwanpur; Palung is a quiet Newar-Tamang valley nearby.
What is Chitlang and how long do you need?Chitlang is a hill village about 30 km from Kathmandu on the old Rajpath, with Newar and Chepang heritage, forest walks and an easy half-day outing...

Where can you stay near Daman?Simple lodges and a few hill resorts near the Daman ridge; options are limited, so book ahead, ask about heating and expect basic meals.

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