FULCHOWKI HILL

At an altitude of 2700 meter, Fulchowki is the highest peak of hills surrounding the Kathmandu valley. The hilltop is some 23 km from Satdobato of Lalitpur   and 13 km from Godavari It serves as the boundary o Lalitpur and Kavre districts. On( can enjoy breathtaking view of almost entire Kathmandu valley, Kavre district as well as views of the Terai plains from Fulchowki. The place also offers a panoramic view of mountain range extending from Mt. Everest in the east and Annapurna range in the west. During the spring, the hillside is covered by blooming red and white rhododendron. A temple of Fulchowki Mai is located at the hilltop where large fairs are held on the full moon day on the Nepali calendar months of Falgun, Chaitra and Baisakh. Fulchowki receives snowfall during the winter and draws a large crowd of people from different parts of Kathmandu. The place is accessible by small vehicles and motorcycles. However, there are no facilities of food and accommodation.