Pear Garden in Chitlang: Taste and Experience the Best of Local Harvests
Aug 23, 2024

Pear Garden in Chitlang: Taste and Experience the Best of Local Harvests

Pear Garden in Chitlang: Taste and Experience the Best of Local Harvests
  • Aug 23, 2024

Chitlang, the nearby 22-kilometer village in Thaha-9 Makwanpur is an attraction for tourists for a reason. Just in monsoon, get the chance to enjoy the pear harvest, Nepal’s best of all time. The juicy fruit, that you cannot resist more, adds freshness to the core. Naspati Garden in Chitlang is the confluence point for literature. […]

Chitlang, the nearby 22-kilometer village in Thaha-9 Makwanpur is an attraction for tourists for a reason. Just in monsoon, get the chance to enjoy the pear harvest, Nepal’s best of all time. The juicy fruit, that you cannot resist more, adds freshness to the core.

Naspati Garden in Chitlang is the confluence point for literature. From Dwapar Yug to the age of Devkota, the late Mahakavi of Nepal, Laxmi Prasad Devkota, this place is immortalized with numerous sacred sites and heart-stealing beauty of a kind, on a hilltop near Kathmandu.

It is absolute heaven, with different varieties and species of Pear in its Naspati garden. Pear Winery in Chitlang is a new experience, and we will discuss that too. The journey of travelers visiting various temples and the frenetic practice of the countryside.

Chitlang’s naspati garden is huge, spread over 200 ropanis, and all beautiful year round. The green trees in the field blossom in spring and ripen in late summer and autumn, which is a local tourist attraction.

Pear Garden in the vicinity of Madan Bhandari University in Chitlang

A visit to Chitlang is incomplete without a picnic in the pear orchard. The age-old tradition of picking ripe pears and the old trees, which are as beautiful as they were early, the flavors, of freshly harvested pears, sharing the moment with friends under the shade of a pear tree—all this is a journey of a kind.

Having reached the old garden filled with aged pear trees, you have the freedom to enjoy it freely. The only one during off-season monsoon when pears are ripe is all magical, which I can barely express.

Madan Bhandari University is being constructed near the famous pear garden. Tent stays, homestays, and walking barefoot in the garden are fun yet risky, leaving no traces of glasses to keep it clean. The sound of storms and a calm breeze on the monsoon in Chitlang, recall your ancient civilization. Solo travel to Chitlang is best.

The traditional decoration is gundri mud-painted grounds. The pear garden is an area of the college that it will utilize wisely without impacting its essence.Chitlang Organic village

Flavor Profile of Pear Wine

Chitlang is famous for its pear garden. Chitlang Winery is the best-known non-grape fruit wine with special Sand Pear wine along with plum wine and Yacun wine with the typical flavors.

Pear wine has a fruity blend of sweet, tart, and floral flavors. Its fruity essence is reminiscent of freshly picked pears, keeping the fruit’s natural sweetness. The wine’s crisp acidity balances the sweetness, allowing a refreshing taste to start with, and it felt good. A sip is worth it if you are in Chitlang.

Pear wine has subtle notes of floral or herbal undertones and a satisfying and memorable wine-tasting experience. A little wine-tasting ritual at the finest winery in Chitlang is suggested for your next trip.

Guided tours of the pear gardens

Chitlang Goat Cheese Homestay Farm and Factory is also located near the pear garden in Thaha 9, Chitlang, Makwanpur, Nepal. There are additional landmarks, including the Ashok Chaitya, which you can tour with the Naspati Garden within Chitlang Organic Village Resort Epiphany. Shorea robusta, the sal tree, is also prominent in the jungles of Chitlang.

Chitlang is believed to have been gifted by King Amshu Verma to goat herders; he was impressed with them. The story could be quite agreeable to the previous great hearts of people. Now the lands are still used for farming, pear gardens, a range of vegetation, and a tourism attraction for those inside and outside Nepal.

Ashok Chaitya, a few minutes’ walk from the main road of Chitlang, is another place to see. It is believed to have been built by Emperor Ashoka’s daughter Charumati during her pilgrimage in the Kirant period. Additionally, there are several ancient temples (math mandir) with seven holy taps (Sat Dhara) in Chitlang.

Chitlang is a tourism hub that prospers with local hands whose effort to preserve and commercialize the beauty paid off. If you go to the edge of main Chitlang, you see a goat herding area called Shirish Danda, aka Switzerland Danda, best known for its stunning relaxing spot.

Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) in Chitlang

Pears are a local deciduous fruit crop in Nepal, with over 5,000 varieties grown worldwide. The climate and soil conditions of Chitlang are conducive to growing the Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia). For years, the fruit has been known for its crisp, sweet, and slightly acidic flavor. And we find the experience of tasting the local harvest in Chitlang during the month of Shrawan.

Nepal is home to varieties of pears, both European and Asian types. The most popular and juiciest pear is found in Pharping. Other common pear species found in Nepal include:

  • European Pears
  • Bartlette pears
  • Chojuro pears
  • Kosui pears
  • Yakumo pears
  • Chinese pears (also called apple pears or salad pears)

Pharping and Chitlang local pears are a local variety with high nutritional value (anthocyanins, total phenolic content, antioxidants, and vitamin C). This deciduous fruit in Nepal has the longest flowering period, giving the most fructifying taste. You can find both the oriental pear and sand pear near Kathmandu.

Chitlang region also has plum gardens, with lush foliage and graceful branches. Pears and plums are used to make jams and preserves, but we prefer them fresh with additional medicinal value. The pear garden at Chitlang is purely beautiful in all seasons, especially because of the size and height of the plants and their overall features.

The history of pear cultivation in Chitlang

Pear cultivation in Chitlang likely started during the Licchavi period (400–750 CE) or earlier. The favorable climate and fertile soil of Chitlang’s hills made it an ideal location for growing pears and other fruits and vegetables

During the Malla (1200–1769 AD) and Rana (1846–1951) eras, pear farming expanded in Chitlang to supply the royal palaces in Kathmandu. As trade routes like the ancient Chitlang road connected Kathmandu to the southern plains, pears from Chitlang gained popularity and were exported to other parts of Nepal.

Pear cultivation gained prominence in the 20th century on a large scale. The sustainable pear farming in Chitlang makes it a top organic pear harvest choice. Remarkably, The scenic pear orchards have inspired poets like Laxmi Prasad Devkota and are featured prominently in the village’s history and folklore.

Impact of Weather Conditions on Pear Farming in Chitlang

Chitlang has hot summers and cold winters, with optimal temperature range for fruit production. The rainfall patterns also add suitability for pear cultivation, with sufficient moisture for growth and fruit development.

Heavy downpours can be problematic. The cold, humid climate with frequent fog in Chitlang makes it ideal for pear cultivation. The moisture in the air prevents water stress in the trees. However, the hailstorm can damage the young fruit, which cultivators should be mindful of.

Thankot Chitlang road to organic farming village Chitlang

Travel inspiration is greenery and vibes. It is beautiful to travel in just 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, to go to the hilltop with less remote off-road Thankot Chitlang road. Local buses also walk through this route, ideal for hiking.

Once you take a steep ascent of Chandragiri Hill, you now descend to Makwanpur district, whose great beginning marks the Chitlang stopover. It can be risky to travel alone, pitch roads and gravel roads start when you approach Chitlang.

More about Chitlang

Chitlang has a tale of its own, and you can create yours with your travel junkie friend. The spot makes for a perfect resting and posing spot. Another half-hour walk will take you to Khulekhani, one of the largest dams in Nepal, which is almost seven kilometers long. An hour-long boat ride can add to your experience.

Chitlang is a fertile valley with a small stream flowing through the open, verdant rice fields and vegetable patches. With the use of water from this stream for irrigation, the valley supplies a larger amount of vegetables to Kathmandu in the form of cabbage, radishes, and more.

Conclusion

Tourism in Chitlang was started in 2010 and falls upon the oldest road connection to Kathmandu. Mr. Ashok Kumar Thakuri, the initiator of the cheese farm, has also given to the community with his 20 years of French experience.

Chitlang Organic Village Resort started a commercial retreat under our beloved Debendra Nepal, which is happily giving back to the community.  Book your stay at Chitlang Organic Village Resort to learn more about history and view the most beautiful pear orchards.