Chobhar Gorge & Adinath Lokeshwar
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Legend says Manjushri slashed through this gorge with his sword and drained the lake, forming the Kathmandu Valley. A 'Adinath Lokeshwar' Buddhist temple stands on the hilltop.
The Bagmati River flows out of the valley through a narrow gorge at Chobhar. Across the gorge is an iron chain suspension bridge built by a Scottish company in 1903. By the river is the Jalbinayak Temple, dedicated to the elephant-headed god Ganesh. The Adinath Lokeshwar Temple on the hilltop is a three-tiered pagoda temple, with the eaves hung with pots and pans offered by worshippers. Nearby are the Chobhar caves. Entry is free or costs a small fee. It is about 8 km from the city center and can be combined with Kirtipur and Taudaha Lake.
Opening hours
All day