Mailung Waterfall (Bhange Jharana) - Kathmandu Valley
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From Kathmandu Durbar Square
~73.59 km
From Kathmandu Durbar Square
Travel time
167 min
From Kathmandu Durbar Square
Activity time
4 hrs
Estimated on-site duration
Ref. cost
NPR 1,000-4,000
Self-ride/drive day trip: roughly NPR 700–1,500 per person (f...
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It is based at Mailung Waterfall (Bhange Jharana). Use your current location for navigation; as a planning reference, it is about 74 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square. Plan for 4 hours of activity time, with 2 hr 47 min of total journey time from that reference point where route data is available, and moderate difficulty.
A full-day adventure ride to one of the most spectacular waterfalls within striking distance of Kathmandu — originally named Bhange Jharana, and now widely known as Mailung after the nearby Mailung Khola. Leave the valley early via Tokha/Kakani, drop to Bidur and Battar in Nuwakot, and follow the Trishuli upstream to Betrawati (smooth blacktop, ~2.5 h). From Betrawati, a rugged ~10 km off-road track (≈1 h) climbs the river gorge to the foot of the ~150 m Mailung (Bhange) falls. Cool off in the pool, scramble to the viewpoint above the village (~15 min), or take the steeper 2–3 h hike to the upper base. Several smaller cascades line the same gorge. Best done as a self-ride or private 4WD day trip — there is no direct bus. The off-road section is rough and slippery after rain, so it suits dual-sport bikes and high-clearance vehicles. Allow ~7 h of driving round-trip; many riders add a homestay night to slow it down.
Waterfall activity at Mailung Waterfall (Bhange Jharana)
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
June–September for peak flow; roads safest in spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Oct–Nov)
moderate difficulty travelers
Navigate from your current location; 74 km drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square as a reference; use the map and logistics panel
Planning Context
June–September for peak flow; roads safest in spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Oct–Nov)
No formal national-park or government entry fee — the falls sit outside any protected area. A small local parking or management fee may be collected at the trailhead or entry area; carry cash. Prices may change. Confirm at the activity or destination entry point, or with an official local source before leaving.
No direct public bus to the falls. Self-ride or private vehicle recommended: Kathmandu → Tokha/Kakani → Bidur → Battar → Betrawati on blacktop (~2.5 h), then ~10 km off-road dirt track (≈1 h) to the base. The off-road stretch is rough and slippery in monsoon — best on a dual-sport motorbike or high-clearance 4WD. As a budget alternative, take a Bidur/Betrawati bus from Machhapokhari and hire a local jeep for the final leg.
Route
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Trip Prep
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Water Bottle (1L+)
Personal Identification
Fully Charged Phone
Cash (NPR)
Card machines are rare outside cities
Towels
Extra Set of Clothes
Slippery-resistant Sandals
Energy Bars / Trail Snacks
More exertion than a casual walk
Waterproof Phone Pouch
Blister Plasters
Mailung (Bhange) Waterfall Day Ride is a waterfall activity at Mailung Waterfall (Bhange Jharana) near Kathmandu Valley. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Yes. Mailung Waterfall (Bhange Jharana) is listed as a place to visit near Kathmandu Valley, with Mailung (Bhange) Waterfall Day Ride mapped from Kathmandu Durbar Square using distance, travel time, cost, difficulty, and route notes.
You can start the journey from your current location using the route navigation in WanderBees. For planning context, Kathmandu Durbar Square is only a reference point: Mailung Waterfall (Bhange Jharana) is about 74 km by road from Kathmandu Durbar Square.
The activity itself is estimated at 4 hours. Route time depends on where you start. As a reference, one-way travel from Kathmandu Durbar Square is 2 hr 47 min, and the combined journey estimate from that reference point is about 2 hr 47 min where available.
This plan is best for travelers comfortable with moderate difficulty and interested in waterfall, motorbiking, hiking around Kathmandu Valley.
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