Shailung, Natural viewpoint


Situated at an altitude of 3150 southwest of Dolakha district, it got its name due to the presence of hundreds of hillock over the whole place. Naturally beauty and religiously importance place is Shailung. It can be memorized as the resting place while we are on the way to heaven. Beauty is its main characteristics as well as it is religiously important too. The natural viewpoint at the top is believed to be the residence of Lingeshwor Mahadev. Maximum devotees visit this place on Janai Purnima, Balachaturthi and Bara Barsha Mela. From this point beautiful snow-capped mountains like Mt. Everest, Ganesh, Machhapuchhre is clearly visible. Even we can get the clear view of Kathmandu valley and terai regions of Nepal. The landscape is surrounding by beautiful mountain ranges and top is covered with snow for two months during winter.

People residing there are rich in their cultures. Culturally important Tamang people are the permanent resident of that place. After enjoying its natural beauty we will not leave this place without enjoying Tamang Culture. Local food with local culture becomes one time experience which we will never forget. So as a visitor i will request you all to visit this beautiful place.






How to Get there:
Kathandu to Mude, Dolakha (106km):
Public bus is the easiest way to travel to Mude. We can get direct bus from Kathmandu to Mude. The bus is available at Ratnapark at 6 AM and 9AM in the morning. The bus takes 5 Hrs to reach Mude. Also you can take your private vehicle to Mude. After having Lunch at Mude you can start hiking to Shailung which is 3 hrs hike. I recommend to go on a ride through Motor bike which makes your ride more adventurous and fun.

You can also stop your hike at Dhunche and start next day trip from dhunche so that you can have a glimpse of  Sunrise in the morning. If you are on a private vehicle then there is a motorable road till Dhunche.






While on the way to Shailung we can enjoy beautiful villages like Deurali. Deurali is a small town where you can have tea break.
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