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Located on the outskirts of Kathmandu Valley, Chandragiri is a popular religious destination. Just 8 km west from the ring road, a 30-40 minutes of drive to the epicenter of the valley will take you to the base of Chandragiri hill, where you can start your journey. It is one of the hills surrounding Kathmandu valley which is a popular religious destination for Nepalese people. Legend holds that king Prithivi Narayan Shah planned to capture the Kathmandu Valley from this hill top during his Nepal unification movement. A recently built ropeway has made the place a more popular tourist destination. It is a trend of many Valley residents to visit Chandragiri during their weekends. As such it is busiest and crowded during Saturday's, which is Nepalese weekend. The Kathmandu Valley view from the Chandragiri hill is one of the best views you cannot get from elsewhere. The temperature up there is relatively cold compared to the valley and drops as you climb further uphill. It can get col...

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Rainshadow-  "A part of land deprived from rainfall because of topographic barriers, especially a mountain range that blocks moist winds from ocean currents, causing the leeward side to experience very little precipitation" Likewise, Nepal has few places which receive lesser rainfall year-round, making it ideal for monsoon trekking in Nepal. These areas are warm and dry and are accessible for trekking throughout the year. Mustang, Tsum Valley and Dolpo are major rain shadow areas of Nepal. Upper Mustang and Dopo are restricted regions, which require you to gain a special permit to enter.  Monsoon Treks in Nepal - Rain Shadow Areas of Nepal  Upper Mustang Trek Upper Mustang During Monsoon Also known as "Land Beyond Himalayas", Mustang is a high-altitude region located in western Nepal bordering the Tibet in the North. The word 'Mustang' locally means "Place where medicinal herbs are found". The long forbidden kingdom of Lo is a land of spectacular T...