Mulkot Mirror Wall: A Fascinating Heritage

21, Mar 2023 | nepaltraveller.com

Driving on this road will give you the impression that you have passed through a looking glass.

The Mulkot Mirror Wall is situated in the Kathmandu Valley’s Mulkot Sagar neighbourhood. The entire wall on atop a hill is covered in different sizes of mirror. The mirrors are presented to the goddess Sati Devi Mata as a kind of protection form mishaps to the vehicles running on that road, as the path is winding and dangerous. Any traveller who wants to add to this panoramic offering with more mirrors can also purchase them nearby.

Thousands of tiny mirrors are arranged in intricate patterns and designs on a wall that is about 15 metres long. The mirrors are offered up to the goddess Seti Devi Mata as prayers to avoid accidents. The mirrors, which were brought in from various parts of India, were used to reflect sunlight into the area in order to produce a dazzling effect.

This 98-mile-long-road, also known as the Banepa Sindhuli Bardibas Road, links the Kathmandu Valley and the Eastern Terai. Although the highway is only a short distance, it took 19 years to build due to the difficulties in designing a road through the Himalayan foothills that are prone to earthquakes and landslides. Through a grant assistance program, the Japanese government developed and paid for the construction of the highway. The highway is currently regarded as one of Asia's most hazardous and best-built roads.

The highway drive takes four to five hours. Unparalleled views of Nepal’s landscape can be seen during the drive. Since there is no shoulder on the road, stopping to admire the mirrors is challenging. Anyone who does attempt to stop will inevitably encounter drivers honking continuously to warn them that they are speeding around the bend. Driving along this road, however, will leave you with the impression that you have gone through a looking glass. 

Compiled By: Nikita Gautam


Photos By: atlasobscura.com


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