Sundarijal, called the“beautiful water.” It is located about 17 km Northeast of Kathmandu. The tiny village is the gateway to the Shivapuri National Park and along the popular Kathmandu Valley Trekking. Sundarijal is especially popular among young local travelers for day hiking, swimming, picnicking, and biking. A couple of hours after an uphill hike, you will catch a spectacular view of the Kathmandu valley and the beautiful Tamang village called Mulkharka. The journey to Chisapani starts in Sundarijal, continues to Nagarkot, and further to Dhulikhel and Panauti. These areas are also famous for valley cycling tours and trekking trails for local and foreign tourists. Sundarijal also supplies water to Kathmandu and electricity to the valley through the Sundarijal Hydropower Station.
How to Get Sundarijal From Kathmandu?
The easiest way to reach Sundarijal is to rent a private car or taxi, but it is also reachable by local bus. We suggest arranging in advance if you would like to use a private vehicle or hire a taxi for getting to and from Kathmandu. If you are lucky, you might be able to get a cab from Sundarijal, but the fare most likely be higher than you expect.
Trekker’s traveling around from Boudhanath and Pashupatinath: Sundarijal is reachable from the cultural world heritage sites, Bouddhanath and Pashupatinath, which are near the Ring Road. From there, you could take a microbus to Jorpati, then transfer to another bus to Sundarijal. To be sure, you can ask the bus driver about your final destination and directions.
Trekker’s traveling from around Thamel: If you live close to the city center or around Thamel, you should go to Ratnapark, an old bus park (terminal) within walking distance of Thamel. Buses depart every 10-15 minutes to Sundarijal. The journey is a roughly 45-minute bus ride. If your destination is Chisapani, it is a 5-6 hour hike from Sundarijal, all uphill via Mulkharka.
Trekkers coming from Langtang-Gosainkunda Trekking: The last stop on your trail is likely Sundarijal. To get to Kathmandu from Sundarijal, you can take a bus to Ratnapark (if Thamel is your destination) or Jorpati (if Ringroad is your first stop). From Ratnapark, Thamel is only a 15-minute walk, or you can take another microbus. From Jorpati, you can take a bus to the Ring Road.
What to see or do around Sundarijal?
1. Canyoning and Swimming in Sundarijal Waterfall: Two of the most popular activities among locals and tourists are swimming and canyoning in the Sundarijal Waterfall. Canyoning with experts is a recommended adventure holiday in Nepal, but it becomes hazardous without experienced, certified guides. Due to the powerful current and water flow in Sundarijal, casualties were reported in the previous year. Please take necessary precautions and ensure you hire a professional company, such as Nepal Dare Adventures or Chhango Adventure, to organize this kind of activity for you. The link below is worth reading about canyoning in Sundarijal. And also, this video link will tell you how excellent canyoning is in Sundarijal, Nepal.
2. Shivapuri National Park: This is a 45-minute to 1-hour hike from Sundarijal, and you will reach the entry border of Shivapuri National Park. Locals, youth, young couples, and other groups enjoy the picnic in this park.
3. Sundarijal Hydropower & Water Supply Station: A significant percentage of Kathmandu’s drinking water and electricity is supplied by Sundarijal’s Hydropower and Water Supply Station. As the dam lies in the middle of the national park, several waterfalls surround it, along with a beautiful jungle and green rice terraces. As a result, it becomes an attraction for locals and tourists.
In Mulkharka, locals commonly enjoy Tamang-made wine, while marijuana leaves from home gardens are traditionally used in the area. While small medicinal or occasional marijuana use at home is tolerated, purchasing in bulk and selling on the black market remains illegal.
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