Chobhar and the surrounding areas

The mention of Chobhar goes back to the ancient legends that tell of the time when all of kathmandu valley was a lake surrounded by hills. It is said that Manjushree, a divine saint from China, came upon this lake eons ago and saw a huge lotus emanating bright light at the center. So he cut a order to observe and worship the lotus. The bed of the lake became Kathmandu valley and the place where he cut the lake is said to be Chobhar. As of today, Chobhar gorge is the only water outlet of the valley through which the Bagmati River flows out of Kathmandu.

Manjushree Gorge
The ravine of Manjushree gorge is also called Chobhar gorge. According to legends, this gorge was struck by Manjushree, who traveled to Nepal to offer prayers to the Swayambhu Flame and Goddess Gujeswari. It is said that Manjushree walked along the peaks aroung the lake three times and with his mighty sword struck deep cleft in the suspension bridge built in 1903 A.D. connects the two side of the george. The bridge offers views of the Jal Binayak Shrine, Manjushree gorge and the nearby Chobhar cave.

Jal Binayak
Jalabinayak is a popular temple of Lord Ganesh. Also known as Koyen Ganesh, the temple lies near the Chobhar gorge. The main shrine at Jalbinayak is a massive limestone rock covered with metal sheet. It extends outside t thhe temple at the back, a small part in front resembling the tusk of Ganesh. Devotees apparently built the temple to shelter this object of devotion. Devotees seek and pray for physical and moral strength to the Ganesh at Jal Binayak. Groups of the Local Newar devotees are often seen making pilgrimage to Jal Binayak dressed in best cloths and jewelries with offerings like flowers, eggs, vermilion powders and incense.

Adinath Temple
Adinath Temple is dedicated to Adinath Lokeswor, buddhist deity also known as Roto Machhendranath. The path of the Adinath Temple on Chobhar hill starts near the back of teh Bagmati River at the base of the hill. From the available Licchavi Chaityas the site is believed to be very old but authentic records could be found only from 15th centuary A.D. onward. The present temple was erected during the reigh of King Sri Nivas Malla in the 17th century A.D. Festival of Dashain that falls in October is a good time to visit the temple, when it is thronged by devotees who remain here fasting for five consecutive days and nights. Sunrise view from here is spectaculr during fall, winter and spring, and one may even be able to get a glimpse of Everest on coear days.

Manjushree cave
Manjushree Cave lies just right of Manjushree Gorge. There are several entrances to the cave. The cave length exceeds more than 3250 meters, one of the popular longest cave in South Asia. This cave is also known as Chakhunti Bakhunti or the cave of pigeons and sparrows, Chakra Tirtha Paramhamsa Gufa or Chobhar Gufa for various legendary reasons. The cave was an important meditation site for Buddhist monks in the ancient times and many Tibetan monks in the ancient times and many Tibetan monks have even mentioned the cave in their autobiography. This cave has many routhes and interconnected with each other, visitors shouldn'g feel any trouble inside the cave. And visitors also can see bats and binds if different sizes of ponds inside the cave. Anyone can feel the real adventures tour inside the cave. The group has opened six different routes for visitors with all required facilities it is compulsory that one can visit the cave in a group escorted by local guides.