ODAR - Hidden Gem

Odar is a quaint little village that is getting very popular for its amazingly serene location and well run homestays. Also, we hear side trips to nearby viewpoints yield amazing mountain views. And the best part is that it is only a short detour from the usual trail. All in all this detour will cost you three additional hours but will yield great views and some amazing local organic food. Also if possible it is highly recommended to stay a night here.

The name of this village derives from a rock overhang in the central part of the village which is almost a cave and well 'odar' is a Nepali word for 'cave'. This village is also home to a firebrand communist leader of Nepal, Dev Gurung. While for most travelers, the Maoist rebellion that brought the country to a standstill for a large part for the first decade of this century was a major nuisance, it was simply a reflection of the socio-economic disparities inherent in the feudal past of this small nation. How successful was the rebellion in actually creating change is, however, debatable.