Many people say that Daman (2,322 m) offers the widest Himalayan panorama in Nepal. From the viewing tower of this small hill station on the Tribhuvan Highway, about 80 km south-west of Kathmandu, you can see some 300 km of snow peaks in a single sweep – from Dhaulagiri in the west, past Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Langtang, to Gauri Shankar, Dorje Lakpa and, on the clearest days, Everest in the east. Our 2 Days Daman Tour Package (1 night / 2 days) takes you there by private vehicle for a mountain sunset and sunrise, with dinner and breakfast at your hotel.
The journey itself is part of the fun: the old Tribhuvan Highway – Nepal’s first road link to India – twists and turns over the Mahabharat range through pine and rhododendron forest and the fertile Palung valley, famous for its vegetables and orchards. After arriving and having lunch, take a walk around the hills or drive on to Simbhanjyang (about 2,500 m), the highest point of the highway, where there are tea shops, a botanical garden and a superb view of the Himalaya and the high hills. In winter Daman sometimes receives snowfall, making it a popular snow-viewing destination for Nepali families.
Next morning climb the view tower at dawn to watch the sun rise over the mountains, from Annapurna III and Phurbi Chyachu to Choba Bhamre and Gauri Shankar, then have breakfast and drive back to Kathmandu.
Why choose this tour?
- One of the widest Himalayan panoramas in Nepal, only 3 hours from Kathmandu.
- Private vehicle, guide for foreigners, entry fees, dinner and breakfast included.
- Sunset at Simbhanjyang and sunrise from the Daman view tower.
Who is it for?
Couples, families, photographers and groups looking for a quick mountain escape (minimum two people). The grade is easy. October–December and February–April offer the clearest views; December–February can bring snow.
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