The short answer
Yes for the view. The white Japanese-style stupa on Anadu Hill overlooks Phewa Lake and the Annapurna range. You can hike up from the lake or drive close, and it is a calm sunset spot.
Key facts
- Where
- Anadu Hill
- Access
- Boat and hike or road
- Time
- 2 to 3 hours
- View
- Lake and mountains
How it works
- Choose your routeBoat and hike, or taxi.
- Climb the hillThe trail takes about an hour.
- Visit the stupaWalk around it quietly.
- Enjoy the viewLake below, mountains ahead.
- Descend before duskPaths are steep.
Insider tip
Take the boat across and hike up for a quieter route.
Avoid this
Do not hike down in the dark.
Related questions
Who built it?
It was built by Japanese Buddhist monks of the Nipponzan-Myohoji order.
Is there an entry fee?
Usually not; donations welcome.
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