Shivapuri-Champadevi: Hiking in the Hills

Tour Details

In this 2-day hiking tour and culture tour, we take you through some of the finest trails within the valley of Kathmandu from where you can enjoy magnificent views of the valley as well as the Himalayas. You will also visit a few highly revered Hindu and Buddhist shrines, and have the opportunity to appreciate not only the natural beauty of Kathmandu, but also observe the lifestyle and culture of the locals.

Guidelines!

A travel insurance policy that covers medical treatment is recommended for all tourists.
Similarly, we recommend you to make sure that the insurance covers activities such as trekking, rafting etc. that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal
Getting special vaccinations are not necessary when visiting Nepal.
We still recommend that you consult with your physician regarding special immunizing against any tropical disease.
We recommend that you undertake training programs to be physically fit if you plan to go high-altitude trekking or mountaineering when you’re visiting Nepal.
Please make sure that salads and fruits are washed with purified water or peeled when eating out.
Beware of food that has been kept out in the open for long.
Always make sure that your water is clean by opting for boiled and then cooled water, treated water or sealed water from reputed brand.
Always carry a bottle of water when trekking or venturing off away from the city/ town.
Always carry and use mosquito repellant when in Terai region or during summers
We provide a handy medical first aid kit while travelling anytime with us

Day 1,Hiking in Shivapuri (3.5 hours) and Visit Buddhanilkantha Temple

Shivapuri, situated at an altitude of 2563m north of Kathmandu, is the second highest hill around Kathmandu Valley, after the famous Phulchowki hill. Located in this hill is 'Bagdwar', the source of the Holy River Bagmati and is the biggest water supply to the Kathmandu Valley

After early breakfast, we drive for about 35 mins to “Dada Gaun” and visit the highly revered “Buddhanilkantha” Temple along the way. Dada Gaun is a local village with beautiful views of the valley from the top of a hill. We start our hike from the south western boundary of Shivapuri.

Buddhanilkantha is one of the temples with the biggest statue of Lord Vishnu sleeping in the ocean bed which lies 8 kms north of Kathmandu. From Budhanilkantha, we walk through Shivapuri conservation area. This is a Government protected forest where over 500 species of vegetation are found.

It is a gradual downhill hike through narrow and dusty trail for about two hours to Nagi Gumpa. Relax and enjoy stunning views of the valley, have packed lunch and finally plain trail of one and half hours to Kapan Monastery. Drive back to the hotel.

Nagi Gumpa is situated at an altitude of 2330m north of Kathmandu and above Budhanilkantha Temple is only Monastery for the Nuns where about 200 Nuns practice Buddhism and foreigners often come there for meditation.

Day 2,Hiking in Champadevi (3 hrs) and Visit Dakshinkali Temple, Pharping Shrine

Champadevi, a 2300 meters high peak, acts as the border in the southeastern corner of the valley separating it from the Makwanpur district. Besides the hiking experience this hill has a Buddhist stupa and people visit this place especially on the day of full moon to pay homage to the lord.

After early breakfast, we drive to Pharping which lies 16 Km south of the Kathmandu and start the hike. From here, we hike up following the trail covered by pine forest for about 3 hours to Champadevi. The hilltop offers magnificent view of the Himalayan ranges, especially Langtang and Annapurna. After Lunch and relaxing for a bit, we hike down following the same trail for about 1 and half hours. Sightseeing of Dakshinkali Temple along the way when returning to Kathmandu.

Dakshinkali Temple, dedicated to Goddess Kali “The Terrifying” is where pilgrims congregate regularly. The temple is surrounded by lush green forest of trees and the area is a popular picnic spot for local people. We also visit Pharping, with its shrine of Shekh Narayan that is richly endowed with history and art. This picturesque shrine stands on a small hill, and the pools below the shrine abound with fish.

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Bhaskar

Bhaskar has been part of The Explore Nepal team since 1991 when he was 20 years old and is one of our most experienced trekking guides. “I fell in love with trekking on my first trip to into the Himalayas. It was the Annapurna circuit trek, which remains my favourite trek in Nepal. The 360 degree views of the 8000+m mountains never fail to impress me. Whilst witnessing local cultures in the villages along the way, this trek is also well supplied with many comfortable accommodation options”.

Chandra

Chandra has been working with The Explore Nepal Group for over 25 years. He comes from Solukhumbu and has always loved the mountains. He is our cook for our camping trips and definitely makes your camping holiday in Nepal worthwhile with his amazing tasting food. He says, “being remote and camping is what I love and also love to share what I cook.” He says, “being remote and camping is what I love and also love to share what I cook.”

Rup Naryan

Rup Narayan joined the company for his passion for outdoors in 1999 when he was 19. He is one of our teams most experienced rafting guides as well as having well over 1000 days of trekking in Nepal under his belt.

Aaman

A Kathmandu local, Aaman has great knowledge and love for Nepal’s capital city and the surrounding valley. He is passionate about sharing his Newari culture and enjoys exploring the city and Kathmandu valley with friends from all over the world”.

Additional Info

Duration : 2 Days
Grade : Easy
Best time for trip : October-December, Mid February-April
Location : Around Kathmandu Valley

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