Dalchoki is a beautiful place, situated on the southern part
of Lalitpur. This hilly region ranges from 1200 to 2300 meters from the sea
level. Khas-Brahmins and Chhetris, Magar, Tamang and Nagarkotis are the
majority in habitant. Most people follow Hinduism and also Buddhism. The main
language is Nepali followed by Tamang and few of the Nagarkoti speak their
language. The climate of Dalchoki is mostly cold and often is foggy. In winter
the temperature goes below 0° Celsius and results in jamming of water supply
with water frozen inside the pipes. If someone is planning to visit Dalchoki, a
light jacket is recommended to carry one every season and a thick one in the winters.
Dalchoki has an access to a graveled road. There is direct bus from Lagankhel
to Dalchoki, about 23km far from Lagankhel (Patan).
There has been many myths related to the naming of Dalchoki.
Some believe there were 3 goddesses Phulchoki, Dalchoki and Sanchoki
respectively and the name Dalchoki was given following the residing of goddess
Dalchoki in this place. Dalchoki has a temple dedicated to Dalchoki devi.
According to another myth, Dalchoki was said to be a point
from where Prithivi Narayan Shah attacked Kathmandu. The troop (troop is called
Dal in Nepali) resided here and had a check-post (Check-post is called Chowki)
due to which the current name Dalchoki emerged.
There are several things to be seen in Dalchoki like the
hill of Dalchoki, Thanapati-cave, Green forest with several herbs, plants and
animals, Manakamana temple, Dalchoki temple etc. We can see the beautiful
sun-rise and Sun-set from Dalchoki. In addition, we can also see the view of
Kathmandu, terai plains, beautiful cloud covered mountains and movement of
clouds.
Dalchoki has a Home-stay facility. There are about 6
home-stays registered, among them
Timlsina Community Home-stay is very famouse, which is
situated near the Manokamana Temple. You can enjoy organic food with local
taste here.
Dalchoki has a diverse ethnicity. There are in majority
while there are few Sunuwars and other ethnic communities. Dalits share a
better-off position in Dalchoki and share a less discriminative environment in
classes. Restrictions on touching taps or drinking water touched by the Dalits
are much abolished concept in Dalchoki.
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