Guide to Chitlang (Way to Chitlang)
(last updated :2017/04/13 5:07 pm)
You heard about Chitlang and now you are really interested to visit Chitlang.But you don’t know how to get to Chitlang.You surf on the net and found tour operators getting you there .But see those hefty fees they are charging .Don’t worry this post will guide you to Chitlang ..I am just guiding you the way,the cheapest ,most easiest way for your help.
(last updated :2017/04/13 5:07 pm)
You heard about Chitlang and now you are really interested to visit Chitlang.But you don’t know how to get to Chitlang.You surf on the net and found tour operators getting you there .But see those hefty fees they are charging .Don’t worry this post will guide you to Chitlang ..I am just guiding you the way,the cheapest ,most easiest way for your help.
So,lets get started.
1.Let us start from Thamel ,located at central Kathmandu which is known to most of us , please follow the route.First of all arrive at Kathmandu Old
buspark.You can just search in google maps how to get to Old buspark (In
Nepali it’s purano Buspark).Its quite easy way,get to Ratnapark and you are there.
2.Kathmandu Buspark is not that far
from Thamel and can be reached within 20 minutes or even faster on foot.If you
take taxi, its about 10 minutes drive .
3.When you are in Old buspark,find the queue of buses going to Thankot,Ask if it goes to Godam.Its better if you catch the bus to Godam because it’s the place where your journey for Chitlang actually begins.Also the cable car to Bhalewsor (Chandragiri) is also available from Godam.If you take the bus to Thankot,walk for about 15 minutes to your south and you are in Godam.I advise you to be seated comfortably on bus as its almost more than 8 km to Godam.The bus fare is around Rs 20 as of this date per person.Please ask the conductor of bus to get you off at Godam,its not that difficult to reach Godam.If you don't get the bus to Godam,catch the bus to Thankot and from there walk to Godam which is about 15 minutes to South .
4.After you reach Godam, look for the jeeps or mini bus in que.Ask the locals if you don't see as sometimes there won't be any vehicle and you need to wait for the vehicle.If you are in jeep,be seated comfortably as its difficult and rough road ride for more than one hour.
Update :Please note that for the purpose of road maintainence the transportation to Chitlang is through Godam - Chnadragiri - Chitlang is not proper.However the regular transportaion has started from Godam - Matatirtha - Chakhel - Chitlang route.
(Updated 2073/12/31 )
Alternative route includes getting to going to Chnadragiri on Cable car and trekking down,or you can catch tata sumo from Balkhu to Markhu,Kulekhani and hike from there.Also you can get the vehicle from Kalanki(opposite of Baba pump) going to Kulekhani and hike north to Chitlang from Markhu for about one hour).
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Then it stops only at village.Now
you are in Chitlang.
Cost summary
Place
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Distance
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Cost
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Time duration
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From Thamel to Old Buspark
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About 1.5 km
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On taxi about Rs 150-Rs 200 or you can walk
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On taxi 10 minutes,on foot 20 minutes
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From Old buspark to Godam
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About 9 km
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Rs 25 per person
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About 50 minutes
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From Godam to Chitlang
From Godam-Matatirtha - Chitlang |
About 14 km
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Rs 120 per person*
Rs 200 |
About 1 hour and half
About 2 and half hours |
Total
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26.5 km
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If you take taxi,Rs 345, otherwise Rs 145 per person 1
way i.e Rs 390 2 way
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About 3 hours(no delays of jeeps,road traffic ,and
other things considered
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To find out where to stay in
Chitlang ,the cheap options,the luxurious options,other places to visit ,how to
get there,cost involved,please see my other posts whose links are given below.I will post continuously. If
you need any suggestions,help or guide,please just comment here ,find us on facebook or email me .I would offer as much help as I can
based on my knowledge.
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| satelite view of Chitlang |
*****Update :Please note that for the purpose of road maintainence the transportation to Chitlang is through Godam - Chnadragiri - Chitlang is not proper.However the regular transportation has started from Godam - Matatirtha - Chakhel - Chitlang route.
(Updated 2073/12/31 )
(Updated 2073/12/31(2017/4/13) ).So make plans accordingly.
You can visit other posts in this blog for more information
Following post might be helpful.
Chitlang Hiking routeFollowing post might be helpful.
For hotels and resorts in Chitlang
For Thankot-Chandragiri-Bhaleshowr hiking (Chitlang Halfway trekking)
Hotels, guest houses and lodges in Markhu
As lots of reader are asking for my contact details and number in email ,I have posted in the blog.
Click in Contact Us for the contact details.You can get infirmation about hotels,homestays,and other information related to Chitlang and Markhu.
Please do comment or contact me for further informations.
Rabin Baral
rbnbrl15@gmail.com
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I am daying to reach there but I have no Idea about that place.. where we visited..could u plz tell me abt that..
please visit this link http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2016/03/places-that-you-can-visit-at-chitlang.html to know about the places that you can visit,,just get to Chitlang ,you can easily roam on your own.
Umm can we just go in morning and return back at night?
Can we get vehicles or not?
yes we can go and return on the same day,,,but that depends on how you go and return.If you trek to chitlang ,then it is possible that you might be tired ,so may wish not to return.but if you can,then returning on same day is possible/,if you are going to return on vehicle,then its possible subject to availability of vehicle.On bike ,yes you can return twice :-0
availability of vehicles can not be guaranteed ,if you are in group then you can reserve,otherwise it is suggested to return on morning,as there is atleast one vehicle coming to thankot everyday.
please visit the link for furhter info:
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2011/07/trekking-in-chitlang.html
We are planning for a night stay at Chitlang or Markhu . Is it good idea to go on a bike? How is the condition of road at rainy season?
An honest suggestion,please do not take bike unless its offroad bike,and you are highly dedicated.The road is muddy at many places where bike may stuck,plus the road is not easy one.The main problem you may face is tires slipping due to mud.But you can visit Chitlang on bus or local jeeps.But yeah you can take bike ,depends on how experienced and well rider you are.If you need more info,plz comment
How can we return from chitlang to ktm?
are jeeps available all day?
Yes,you can get jeeps,bus(force),but please reserve the seat for yourself by either calling or telling the driver earlier for seats otherwise getting seats may be difficut.Or you can go to Narayanhiti,where bus and jeeps are parked ,to reserve a seat for yourself.
please refer to other posts in the blog "you are not alone" for more info on chitlang or you can comment .
thanks
can we get jeep up to village in this season we are planning to visit chitlang in this month so is it possible to get transportation facilities in rainy season or we have to hike? Can we get bus or jeep in the afternoon cause we are from pokhara and it will be noon when we arrive thankot from pokhara or we have to wait for next day or we can hike and reach the village upto 7pm?
Yes, jeeps and bus are available all the seasons unless the road is blocked,Transportation at afternoon cannot be guaranteed ,but if you are in group it will be easier as jeeps will move on even if few seats are unoccupied.
Yes you can trek if you wish to ,but its rainy season so be well prepared.Roads are slippery so take special care while going downhill from Chandragiri.Carry salt or use local herb " tite pati " to avoid leeches.Carry water and other snacks as there is no human settelemnt till you reach Chitlang except one hotel at the top of hill.Please visit my other post http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2016/05/chitlang-hiking-route.html for trekking route and for hotels to stay or homestay please visit http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2015/08/resturant-guest-houses-and-resorts-in.html.
for places to visit please visit the link given in the post .
thanks if you have query please comment
Is the chitlang such a beautiful place
What is the adventures entertainment in chitlang?
Like .....rafting,boating,fishing,many more,etc..
How much risk we need to take to go chitlang ?
Can we go only 4 friends?
Is there any problem like robbery,theft, etc
Is the local people are helpful and co operative.?
Do we need to book resorts and hotels before..will we be able to find places for housing if we don't book it now?
which route is better one to go and return on bike? confused between thankot and pharping...some say to go, u shud go from pharping and return from thankot .. whats ur opinion???
sorry for the late reply,actually I was away for short time
# sabin sijakhwo :"beauty les in the eye of beholder",its your way of looking and thinking ,what you describe as beautiful.But I say Chitlang is good place to visit.
Risks in term of what? Accidents while travelling depends on how careful you are,serios road accidents on the way to Chitlang are rarely heard ,and Chitlang is safe destination for travellers and trekkers with most friendly people always ready to help you happily.Never heard of theft and robbery .But be alert always if you are doubtful.
Hope your queries are solved ,please visit my other posts on blog about tekking routes to Chitlang,places to visit in Chitlang,hotels and guest houses in Chitlang and other info.Still you have queries ,please do comment,will reply as soon as possible.
If you like and enjoy travelling you can visit alone as well,,but travelling in group is fun otherwise you can visit with any number of friends,,
Chitlang is famaous as a refreshment hiking destination,peaceful and close to Kathmandu,ancient newar settlements,unique culture,peace,scenic beauty are attractions of Chitlang,,,you can do boating at Kulekhani lake (Indrasarobar),go on hiking, please visit my other post in this blog "Places that you can visit at Chitlang(Attractions of Chitlang)" http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2016/03/places-that-you-can-visit-at-chitlang.html for more details
# unknown
Hotels can be booked earlier ,but do not worry for the accomodation,because homestays,guest house and resort can adjust any number of incoming tourist to this date
please visit my post http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2015/08/resturant-guest-houses-and-resorts-in.html
for hotels and resorts and the contact info for them.But prebooking is not necessary,just be there,accomodation and fooding will never be a problem.
#Prajwal maharjan
Choosing the route is your decision.If just Chtlang is your destination, then through Thankot would be the nearest route about 14 km, but if you want to visit Kulekhani,Vedafaram,then you can take both the routes,go through Thankot and return through Pharping or vice versa.
Please be informed that the route through Thankot-Chandragiri- Chitlang is not blacktopped so scooters with double load is higly not suggested unless you are willing to get off at seveeal points and push it,even if you are in bikes and not so experienced,please better not be in rainy seaon,the roads are slippery ,with difficult sections at some points.Even if you are through Pharping -Kulekhani-Markhu-Chitlang route,road from Markhu to Chitlanf is little difficult with slippery raods and potholes,but comparatively Pharping route is easy one (if it is not blocked by landslides),please take the status about roads before you travel.
Thank you very much :)
# Biplu you are most welcome brother
we are planning to trek all the way from godam...how many hours will it take on foot and is camping spot available if we take our own tents ??
Thr time taken depends on how fast you walk,,but normally allocation of 5 hours would be sufficient for trekking to Chitlang,,camping can be done,,,n organic farm resort it manages the camp by itself also,,but camping is not suggested in this rainy seson,,,
Please visit my other post in this blog
"Hiking / Trekking in Chitlang | Makwanpur Details"
Link given
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2011/07/trekking-in-chitlang.html
All post in this blog can be equally helpful ,,can be better surfed through laptops,,
For the "places to visit in Chitlang /attractions of Chitlang" visit this blog
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2016/03/places-that-you-can-visit-at-chitlang.html
For hotels and guest houses in Chitlang ,visit this
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2015/08/resturant-guest-houses-and-resorts-in.html
For further queries please comment.
For hiking route read this post "hiking route to Chitlang"
Link given below:
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2016/05/chitlang-hiking-route.html
Very helpful ! Thanks for the post
plz help me for find out comfortable hotel/homestay at chitlang?
is the road safe to travel there with 2yr baby
@unknown Almost all lodging faciities available are comfortable to stay at.The home stay is only granted after all facilities and requirement are met.The hotels are established for business so obviously they maintain quality to attract and retain customer.Do not worry about quality,you will be satisfied. As I am not associated with any of the hotels so I won't recommend one,but take my words,you will be satisfied by the quality of lodging at Chitlang.
Visit this post about the hotels and lodges in Chitlang
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2015/08/resturant-guest-houses-and-resorts-in.html
@gita suwal: Road is not the blacktopped road.It may be difficult to travel on bike carrying the child.But in vehicle,its not a big deal.And the residents of Chitlang carry their children through the same road to Kathamandu .So relax but decision is yours.
what is the conditon of the road right now? is it possible to go on a bike in this season???
@Palanchke The road is fine for taking bikes,you can take bike,as others are riding on the bikes through that road. .
i already did go in bike. i went through the chandragiri road to chitlang and then went to markhu. awesome place. it was one hell of an adventure riding the bike on that road at night.and i even broke my bike near markhu at night. so i suggest people should go on a bike that is in well condition.
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Thank u.how much cold is there as my family along baby are planing to visit there comming Friday.ur reply will help me to prepare cloths for baby
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What is the best time to return from chitlang in the morning to catch the jeep?
my 3 sisters are planning to go.. is that place safe for girls n if they follow the route u told.. can they easily reach there? n they want to return the same day is that possible?? n what to do while returning?? where can they get the vehicles??.. should we trek back to godam for vehicless?
my 3 sisters are planning to go.. is that place safe for girls n if they follow the route u told.. can they easily reach there? n they want to return the same day is that possible?? n what to do while returning?? where can they get the vehicles??.. should we trek back to godam for vehicless?
n i didnt understand the taxi fare of rs 345.. no one will take us to chitlang in rs 345!
@Gita Sorry for the delayed reply as I was out of internet access for few weeks.Hope your trip has been wonderful.Still if you have not visited Chitlang,then please carry warmer clothes for Children ,and for you,a track,and comfortable shoes if you are planning to trek.Other wise you can go on normal clothing as you wear in Kathmandu.One thing ,Chitlang is little colder than kathmandu
#Sarin Karmacharya : Early the better,if you can go to Narayanhiti at early morning (aroungd 5:30 am ) ,you have high chance of getting the comfortable seats.
@Sushant Subedi:Hey brother ,don't worry,Chitlang is safe place,no such incidents are heard till this date.Yes the route is safe,but would be better in group.Yes they won't be lost if they follow the route as the road is staraight and leads to Chitlang only.If they are confused about the road,just follow the motorway and you will be at Pauwa Police station (Chitlang) from where the hotels are 5 min away. Returning on the same day is possible,but trekking back may be little difficult as you get tired.If you can catch jeep or vehicle you can return on same day. Vehicles are available near form the hotel,or you can go to Narayanhiti,about 15 mins from Chitlang Goat cheese factory,to ensure the seats.Its your choice either to trek back or catch the vehicle.
Rs 345 is not taxi fare,please read it carefully,Rs 345 is toral fare.
Rs 120 per person one way to Chitlang
Rs 25 (Max) per person one way to Godam
Rs 150 to Old buspark(if you take taxi from Thamel) one way.Total Rs 345 one way to Chitlang
If you don't take taxi you can go to Chitlang at Just Rs 145 one way .Lodging fooding Rs 1300 per night.
Hope this will solve your query.If not you can message me @rbnbrl15@gmail.com
can you tell me upto what time we can get jeep to return to godam?
@ Sarin karmacharya :As I have already mentioned,its not fixed.If you are in group ,you can return at any time if there is vehicle as vehicle won't travel without almost all seats occupied.If there are enough passengers,it can return at evening also,but consider returning at morning or before noon as there is high probability of getting vehicles.please do comment or email me @rbnbrl15@gmail.com for further queries.
Can we get to Chitlang from Kathmandu straight in a bus? Do we not need to ride a jeep from Godam and go in the bus itself?
Godam is in Thankot Kathmandu and you can catch the vehicle to Chitlang from Godam.No direct bus from buspark is available,you must go to Godam to catch vehicle
If we take a private bus from Kathmandu and reach Godam, can we go straight to Chitlang in that bus or need to hike or take a jeep instead?
Yes, you can take the reserved or private bus ,but the road is difficult for bus and all the driver may not be well experienced to drive in such difficult roads.So first consult with the driver and then take the bus.You can get the vehicle (jeep and bus) going to Chitlang from Godam so its your choice to hike or go on bus.
Bro tya hotel haruko cntct number hola plz sendgardinuna
For hotels and guest houses and their number in Chitlang ,visit
this
http://makwanpurdistrict.blogspot.com/2015/08/
resturant-guest-houses-and-resorts-in.html
I'd like to know mainly about the transportation to markhu from kathmandu
I've hiked already
But i want to go again with my girlfriend
And we don't have any private vehicle
sorry for the delay as i was away for some time,,sure you can catch the bus from kalanki going to markhu directly from here,,,or a jeep,,,narayani yatayat it used to be ,its opposite of baba petrol pump kalanki,everyday bus ,,,fare around 200-300,,kalanki-kulekhani,,,also you can get the tata sumo from balkhu to kulekhani markhu
if still need help feel free to contact me on my mail rbnbrl15@gmail.com
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Is now a good time to go Chitlang?? How about transportation from godam to Chitlang?? We are just a 2 people to go there so is it possible to get jeep or bus from godam easily??
@Nabi Sorry for the delayed reply,yes this is the good time ,and you can visit Chitlang throughout the year.The vehicle to Chitlang is not available from Godam route as of now because of ongoing maintenance.You should go through either Balhu-Farping or through Nagdhunga
Can we get a bus going to straight to chitlang from kathmandu
how to get to chitlang? Is there a public transportation?
Yes there is public transport
Is it possible to get a bus from kulekhani to Kathmandu? If so, do you know from where it leaves and when? We're here tonight and nobody speaks enough English to help us... Thanks! :)
How to get to markhu Vai chitlang from chitwan any suggestions plz?
Hey, as we have made a plan to visit Chitlang.If possible we have decided to visit Markhu hanging bridge too... but we are still on confusion. Can we get the direct bus to Markhu?
Is it possible to return on the same day if we went on bicycle?
whats the price of one night in tent ??
After some days I am planning 2 go by public vehicle so which route is helpful and at? Time can get the vehicle from there
Now a days public vehicles are available or nt to go chitlang n what's the time to leave for chitlang frm thankot??
Can u plz tell me as we r planning to go but no idea to go there .
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