KODARI
Kodari lies on the Nepal-China border. Besides being a place of
stunning natural beauty, it has an exotic history going back to
ancient times as the starting point of the trans- Himalayan caravan
route, the Nepalese equivalent of silk road. Merchants bound for
Lhasa would head north from Kodari and cross the Kuti pass before
turning east to begin the perilous journey over the Tibetan plateau.
This border village is still an important trading center between
Tibet and Nepal. The 144 km Arniko Highway connecting Kathmandu
with Kodari passes through magnificent river gorges and splendid
mountain scenery. Three kilometers short of Kodari is the famous
hot water spring called Tatopani, meaning hot water. People come
here from all over Nepal to bathe in the hot water for its therapeutic
value.
Access
Kodari
is just 4-5 hours drive away from Kathmnadu. There are regular
bus services available. Shared taxis ply between Tatopani and
Kodari.
Accommodation
Accommodation
is availble at a few lodges along the the road.