Hiking to snowy Daman hill station near Kathmandu

The beautiful hill station of Daman, located just around 80 km southwest of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2320 meters in the central region of Makawanpur district is the best destination among the foreigners and inland tourists.

You get access to this holiday hill station after a drive of nearly two and a half hours from Kathmandu. If you are coming from Chitwan, it will take hardly three and a half hours by road. You can travel for seven hours to get to Daman if you are coming from Pokhara.

Daman hill is covered with snow in winter that makes it look like nature’s paradise. Daman hill is the highest hill point from where you can enjoy the exciting views of mountains like Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Everest, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Cho Oyu and Gaurishanker.

Daman’s viewpoint is the best spot for looking at the Mt Everest. The presence of long-range telescope at the viewpoint here will help you to view the beautiful panoramic ranges of Himalaya.

One of the best resorts here known as Everest Panorama Resort has a facility for helipad as well which takes care of your comfort and facilities too.

Hiking to this hill station would be your best choice and decision especially during wintertime as this station can be seen beautifully decorated with snow as its beautiful ornaments.

While heading for Daman, you will pass through sacred Shiva temple Shree Riksheshwar Mahadev Mandir. Daman is also the viewpoint from where you can see beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Your hiking to this hill station will be the most memorable part of your life.