Travel Guide to Jainkhel View Point

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from the center of Kathmandu, take Ring Road and head towards Patan. Continue on the Ring Road until you reach the Sunakothi area. Look for signs directing you towards Jainkhel Rd. Drive along Jainkhel Rd until you reach the Jainkhel View Point, which is located at GPS coordinates 27.636443, 85.3247605. There is typically free parking available near the viewpoint.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  From the center of Kathmandu, take a local bus headed towards Lagankhel. The fare is usually around NPR 30-50. Once you arrive at Lagankhel, switch to a microbus or a local taxi that goes to Sunakothi. The fare for the microbus is approximately NPR 20-30. Inform the driver you want to go to Jainkhel View Point. After getting off, it's a short walk up Jainkhel Rd to the viewpoint, approximately 1 km uphill.

• Taxi

  You can hire a taxi from anywhere in Kathmandu. Ask the driver to take you to Jainkhel View Point in Sunakothi. The fare may vary, but it typically ranges from NPR 700 to NPR 1000, depending on your starting location. Ensure the driver knows the exact destination using the GPS coordinates 27.636443, 85.3247605.

• Walking or Hiking

  If you are staying nearby in the Lalitpur area, you can hike to Jainkhel View Point. Start from central Lalitpur and make your way towards Sunakothi. The route is fairly straightforward, but be prepared for an uphill walk. It should take you about an hour to reach the viewpoint on foot. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.