Introducing Hetauda
The bustling town of Hetauda marks the junction between the flat Mahendra Hwy and the steep, spectacular Tribhuvan Hwy. From here, a Heath-Robinson cableway carries cement and gravel uphill from the Terai to satisfy Kathmandu's insatiable appetite for construction. There isn't any great reason to stop here except to change buses, but the locals are friendly and the town is known for its brassware, particularly the brass gaagri pots that locals use to store water.
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There are no foreign exchange facilities but several Internet cafés on the main road offer Internet access for Rs 30 per hour.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: From Kathmandu to Chitwan NP by bike
by into-thin-air 20 May 2012
That’s a great idea stilltrekkin – We drove that way in March when heading for Hille – I hadn’t been on this route before and can c …
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RE: From Kathmandu to Chitwan NP by bike
by stilltrekkin 20 May 2012
An addendum to the above comments - you might want to look into the possibility of riding on the new road to Hetauda that heads south…
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Re: MOTORBIKE FROM DELHI TO NEPAL? GOOD VILLAGE ROUTES?
by neupaneaj 25 April 2012
This sounds like an excellent idea - I have been meaning to do this also Few points - Fly to KTM and start the tour from there - unless…
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