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Phulchowki hill is located in the southeast of Kathmandu valley and popular for scenic views, different species of birds and flowers. Phulchowki is one of the highest hill among the surrounding hills of Kathmandu valley where one can enjoy snowfall in the winter season. Phulchowki hill is approx. 20 km far from Kathmandu's city centre and there are two ways to reach to Phulchowki hill. For a quiet and long walk around the hills of Kathmandu valley, most people hike to Phulchowki hill through Namobuddha. But a shorter walk to reach to Phulchowki can be taken by directly ascending from Godawari then hiking the way towards Lakure Bhanjyang and then Lamatar (Lubhu) or vice versa. There has been several occasions where hikers lose their way towards the hill and find themselves amidst of nowhere during the hike. It is recommended to take a guide who knows the way around this hill for a short hike. Phulchowki hill is surrounded by the dense forest of the different floras including Rhododendron. Because of this beautiful and dense forest, different species of birds and butterflies and some animals can be found in Phulchowki hill. In the beautiful forest of the Phulchowki hill, different kinds of birds such as the Rufous- gorgeted Flycatcher, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Yellow-browed Tit, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Red-billed Leiothrix, Whiskered Yuhina, Besra, Bronzed and Racket-tailed Drongos, Greater Yellow nape, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Nepal Cutia, Ultramarine Flycatcher, and Black-winged Cuckoo-shrike can be observed.. There is the shrine of Phulchowki Mai; guardian goddess on the top of the Phulchowki hill. In March-April, a month-long annual religious festival is held at the shrine to Phulchoki Mai, and some other major festivals on the full moon days in July and August every year. During these months, natives from the surrounding areas Lalitpur, Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, and other towns and villages visit the Phulchowki. Moreover, the eye-pleasing views of Kathmandu valley, small green hills and typical Nepalese villages can be seen from Phulchowki hill.