Dakshinkali and Chobhar

The Hindu Temple of Dakshinkali is a very popular place of worship. Located 22 km from the city on the southern rim of the valley past Pharping valley. The shrine is especially crowded on Tuesday and Saturdays when animal scarifies are offered.
On the way back, stop at Chobhar Gorge. The gash in the middle was said to be made by Manjushree (a Buddhist saint) to drain out water, which once covered the entire Kathmandu Valley.