Chovar Sunset View Point: A Scenic Escape

Getting There

• Car

  From Kathmandu, head southwest towards Kirtipur. You can start from the central area of Kathmandu, such as Thamel or Basantapur. Follow the Ring Road (also known as the Kathmandu Ring Road) in the direction of Dhulikhel. Continue straight until you reach the Chobhar area. Look for signs directing you towards Chovar or Kirtipur. As you approach Kirtipur, you will see a sign for the Chovar sunset viewpoint. Turn left onto the road leading to the viewpoint. The drive typically takes around 30 minutes depending on traffic.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Chovar sunset viewpoint via public transportation, you can take a microbus or local bus heading towards Kirtipur from various locations in Kathmandu, such as Ratna Park or New Bus Park. Look for buses that display 'Kirtipur' on their front. The bus fare is approximately NPR 30-50. Once you reach Kirtipur, you can take a taxi or walk towards Chovar, which is about a 20-minute walk from the Kirtipur bus stop. Alternatively, you can ask the bus driver to drop you off at the junction for Chovar, where you can catch a local taxi to the viewpoint.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can hire a taxi from anywhere in Kathmandu. Simply tell the driver you want to go to Chovar sunset viewpoint. The taxi fare from central Kathmandu to the viewpoint may range from NPR 1000 to NPR 1500, depending on traffic and your exact location. The journey will take around 30 minutes.