The hill resort of Dhulikhel lies 32 km to the east of Kathmandu on the Arniko Highway that leads to Tibet. In the old days, Dhulikhel flourished as a trading center handling commerce between Kathmandu and Lhasa. Today, it delights visitors with its enchanting cultural heritage and stunning Himalayan view. Dhulikhel at an altitude of 1440m is an interesting little Newari Town and contains several superb monuments. It is an ancient Newari town with charm and beauty. The streets along the Dhulikhel are lined with bare brick houses, carved wooden windows, sloping tile roof, pagoda temples and sacred statutes every where.

There are many vantage points in Dhulikhel, which offer a panorama of the Himalaya that will leave you spellbound. Looking out over low hills and valleys, the mountain rise up in an extended arc stretching from the far left to the far right. More than 20 Himalayan peaks, including Annapurna (8091m), Ganesh (7429m), Langtang (7234m), Gauri Sankar (7134m), and Lhotse (8516m) can be seen in all their glory. You should get up early in the morning to watch the first rays of the sun hit the summit and their colour change. Sunset views are equally spectacular.