Kathmandu, Dec 23: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Nepal Sudarshan K Pathirana (retired Sri Lankan Air Chief Marshal) reached Chandragiri on Friday along with Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka U.M.U. Ali Sabry who was visiting Nepal. At that time, the foreign minister was very happy, took a selfie, boarded the cable car and returned.
But Ambassador Pathirana was not satisfied with the beauty there. Chandragiri has fascinated him so much that after bidding farewell to Foreign Minister Sabry, he returned to Chandragiri on Saturday.
His taste was also supported by the weather on Friday and Saturday. He was fascinated by the Kathmandu valley, Chitlang and the snow capped ranges visible from here. Along with this, Ambassador Sabry enjoyed Zip line , sky cycling and swinging with great pleasure.
Having previously served in the military, he is very good at such sports and adventure tourism. When the representative of newspolar.com reached Chandragiri on Saturday, he said, “I didn’t know it was a supernatural place. I came back today on holiday.”
He came to Nepal about two weeks ago as a diplomat after retiring military service, the Chief Air Marshal of Sri Lanka Army. The newly appointed Ambassador Pathirana had presented credentials to the President of Nepal, Ram Chandra Paudel, at “Sheetal Niwas,” Office of the President in Kathmandu, on December 14, 2023.
Ambassador Pathirana was informed about the historical, religious and touristic importance of Chandragiri Hills by Shyam Tandukar, Acting General Manager.
Chandragiri Hills is developing as an important tourist and religious destination in South Asia. Heads of government and heads of state of various countries as well as international personalities have reached Chandragiri by cable car.
In the past, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also visited Chandragiri, and trekked a little down from here. Likewise, famous Indian Yoga Guru Ram Dev also performed yoga there and it was live telecast across the globe.
Thousands of people visit Chandragiri every year. The Chandragiri Hills has established many different amenities, including five-star resort, restaurant and food court, view tower, children playing zone, cycling, sky-walk, horse riding, zip-lining, among others.
Know more about Chandragiri
Chandragiri Hills, the best hill station in Nepal, provides a perfect combination of convenience and natural beauty.
Just a short drive from Kathmandu, it offers breathtaking Himalayan views, adventurous activities, cultural significance, luxurious accommodation, diverse cuisine, and a relaxing atmosphere. Affordable yet lavish, it’s the ideal destination for a quick and unforgettable escape.
A pilgrimage site shrouded in myths and legends, the Bhaleshwor Mahadev Temple is perched on top of Chandragiri Hills.
According to texts in Himvatakhanda, Bhaleshwor Mahadev appeared at the spot where Satidevi’s ‘Bhala’ or the forehead fell off from her dead body. Hindu devotees believe that the Mahadev fulfills one wish of all who come to pay homage to him in the Chandragiri Hills.
History states that it was from here that Prithvi Narayan Shah first saw Kathmandu and aspired to conquer it. It was with Bhaleshwor Mahadev’s blessing that Shah’s dream came true. Local folklore tells of farmers hiking to Bhaleshwor Mahadev during the driest season to receive thunderous downpour before they even got home.
