Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)

South Asia's first motor vehicular rock tunnel built in 1917 AD by Engineer Dilli Jung Thapa

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Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)

⚡ Quick Facts & Overview

Makwanpur, Nepal

Business NameChuriyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)

Category & NicheAttractions & Sightseeing • Historic Engineering Monument & Shrine

Location & WardTribhuvan Highway, Ward 14 (Mayurdhap), HetaudaWard 14 Profile →

Working Hours24/7 (Temple open daytime)

Verified PhoneNot Listed • Claim to Add Phone →

About Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)

Located in Ward 14 along the Tribhuvan Highway (13 km south of the city), the Churiyamai Complex represents South Asia’s earliest motor vehicular rock tunnel alongside a revered travelers' shrine. Engineered in 1917 AD (1974 BS) under PM Chandra Shumsher by Nepal's first graduate engineer Dilli Jung Thapa using traditional lime-surkhi mortar without industrial cement. Operational from 1983 BS for Amlekhgunj-Bhimphedi lorry transit.

Key Features & Services

✓ Historic Tunnel Walkway✓ Illuminated Portal✓ Temple Darshan✓ Highway Stop✓ Tea Stalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ) located in Hetauda?

Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ) is located at Tribhuvan Highway, Ward 14 (Mayurdhap), Hetauda, Ward No. 14, Hetauda, Makwanpur, Bagmati Province, Nepal.

How can I contact Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)?

You can visit them at their location in Tribhuvan Highway, Ward 14 (Mayurdhap), Hetauda.

What are the opening hours of Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)?

Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ) is open during: 24/7 (Temple open daytime).

What are the key features and services at Churiyamai 1917 Rock Tunnel & Goddess Shrine (चुरिया सुरुङ)?

Key amenities and specialties include: Historic Tunnel Walkway, Illuminated Portal, Temple Darshan, Highway Stop, Tea Stalls.

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