Sundarijal Attractions
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Sundarijal, meaning "beautiful water", is situated about 5 km (3 mi.) beyond the Gokarna Mahadev Temple. Its crystal-clear streams and waterfalls in a forested setting make it popular for outings.
Despite being one of the main sources of the Bagmati River Sundarijal's mighty, roaring falls dwindle to a miserable trickle in the dry season. In April in particular there is nothing much to see.
A small cave at the foot of the hillside has long been used for the worship of various mother goddesses. There is a 13th c. relief and also a little shrine dedicated to Shiva.
Sundarijal is the starting-point for hill walkers setting off up the delightful route to the 2400 m (7877 ft) Burang Banjyang Pass. The Helambu and Gosainkund trek also begins here.
Despite being one of the main sources of the Bagmati River Sundarijal's mighty, roaring falls dwindle to a miserable trickle in the dry season. In April in particular there is nothing much to see.
A small cave at the foot of the hillside has long been used for the worship of various mother goddesses. There is a 13th c. relief and also a little shrine dedicated to Shiva.
Sundarijal is the starting-point for hill walkers setting off up the delightful route to the 2400 m (7877 ft) Burang Banjyang Pass. The Helambu and Gosainkund trek also begins here.
