BHULBHULE - Gurgling Gargoyle

The name of this place is said to be inspired by the sound of gurgling water in a nearby water source. While there is a public water spout in this village we could not hear the "Bhulbhule" sound there. Perhaps during some other age.

Anyways, this little village which is spread on both sides of the river Marshyangdi has some decent accommodation. The older eastern part of town has smaller lodges while the western newer part of town has more sprawling and 'modern' lodges. If you got to Besishahar in the afternoon, chances are you will have to spend a night here.

Also at Bhulbhule you get a first glimpse of the mountains to the north. The eastern group is Himalchuli while the west peak is that of Ngadi Chuli. You will be meeting the Ngadi river that originates from these peaks between Ngadi village and Bahundanda.

To the south-west of the village, there are offices and quarters for the 50 MW Upper Marshyangdi Hydropower Project. While these 'ugly' structures divert the traveler from the unsullied image that they come with, consider this: despite having a potential to generate 727,000 GWh per year, Nepal currently only generates about 3,850 GWh per year which is about a 1,000 GWh less than the demand. Hence, if Nepal is to combat poverty and the intolerable load shedding, projects like these are very important.