Chobhar is believed to be one of the most ancient settlements in the Kathmandu Valley, and even features in Hindu and Buddhist creation myths about Kathmandu. Kathmandu city is now spreading to the very outer limits of the valley, but villages along its edge—such as Chobhar—still feel rural, as they’re surrounded by rice fields and forest. Chobhar is home to the Chobhar Gorge—where the Bagmati River leaves the Kathmandu Valley—and the Chobhar Caves network. There are also some attractive Hindu and Buddhist temples, including the curious Adinath Lokeshwar Temple, which for mysterious reasons is adorned with thousands of everyday kitchen implements.
Chobhar is just south of Kirtipur, so many visitors like to combine a trip to both places, especially if biking or hiking.