How to drive the unpaved road to Pulchoki Peak?
Pulchoki Peak is a high mountain peak at an elevation of 2.757m (9,045ft) above sea level, located in Lalitpur District in Bagmati Pradesh, in Nepal.
Where is Pulchoki Peak?
The peak is located in the central part of the country, within the Godavari Forest.
What’s at the summit of Pulchoki Peak?
The summit hosts a Nepal Television Transmission Tower, some temples and a parking lot.
Is the road to Pulchoki Peak unpaved?
The tough road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called Godawari - Phulchoki Road. A 4x4 vehicle is required.
Is the road to Pulchoki Peak busy?
The peak is the highest viewpoint of Kathmandu valley and offers a spectacular panorama of high Himalayan peaks. It´s a favorite place for Nepalese from Katmandu valley to see the snow-capped mountains. Traffic is heavy, especially on weekends and holidays.
How long is the road to Pulchoki Peak?
The climb is very steep and tough. Starting from Godawari, the ascent is 13,9 km long. Over this distance the average gradient is 9%, hitting a 17% through some of the ramps. The road is sometimes patrolled by the police because of robberies.
Road suggested by: jorge manuel gómez sánchez
Pic: Sanjeev Kc