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One of Nepal's earliest forays into road-building, the Trisuli road was constructed in the mid-1960s as part of a hydroelectric project on the Trisuli River, northwest of Kathmandu. That's the official story, anyway, although the road probably owes its existence as much to historical nostalgia as progress: the route retraces the triumphal approach of Prithvi Narayan Shah, founding father of Nepal, from his fortress of Nuwakot to the Kathmandu Valley two centuries ago. It's since been extended north to a mining area in the Ganesh Himal. The majority of travellers passing this way are only concerned about getting to Dhunche, the usual starting point for treks to Langtang and Gosainkund, yet Nuwakot is sorely underrated as a stopover, and Kakani makes a serviceable destination in itself. Nine buses a day go from Kathmandu's Gongabu Bus Park to Trisuli (4hr), and three to Dhunche (8hr). The road is slow and laborious by bus: its endless zigzagging, potholes, fords and light traffic are all better appreciated on a bike.
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