Overview
Soak in panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley on a hiking tour of Champadevi Hill. Located near Kathmandu, the route up Champadevi offers bird’s eye views of valley landmarks like the Bagmati River, Patan Durbar Square, Swayambhunath (the Monkey Temple), Bungamati, and Khokana. Enjoy the provided picnic lunch at the summit, get great photo ops, then hike down to Kirtipur for return transport by private car to your Kathmandu hotel.
- 6-hour Champadevi Hill hiking tour, from Kathmandu
- Hike up Champadevi with a guide who shares commentary about the region’s history and culture
- See the Ganesh and Langtang Himalayan Ranges
- Look for Patan Durbar Square and Swayambhunath Temple
- Pass through a small village of the native Tamang people
- Includes picnic lunch, guide, private vehicle, and hotel pickup and drop-off.
South of Bhaktapur, on the south side of the Arniko Hwy, Suriya Binayak is an important Ganesh temple dating back to the 17th century. The white shikhara-style temple contains some interesting statuary, but the main attractions are the peaceful setting and the walk uphill above the temple to a hillside with sweeping views over Bhaktapur. The temple is flanked by statues of Malla kings and a large statue of Ganesh’s vehicle, the rat.
The Ranikot Hiking Day Tour will not only give you the chance to experience a walk in the jungle and a view of the Kathmandu valley, it will also allow you to experience the life as a local villager. You can cook with a local family and eat with them. Lunch is included in this trip. You can also join the same family in picking fruits and vegetables. Although, this highly depends on what season you visit Ranikot.
While you’re in the village, you might also want to visit the old Kathmandu city, the Panauti. On your trip from Suryabinayak, Bhaktapur to Panauti, you will cross the Ranikot pass. The hike will not be without great sceneries. Experience these and more in one-day tour to Ranikot. This trip is unmatched when it comes to giving a real village hiking experience. And you don’t have to go far away from Kathmandu!
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy farming, experience local villages lifestyle.
- Beautiful landscapes, scenic hiking.
- Hiking through forest, bird watching.
- Bhaktapur drive pass
Shivapuri Hiking offers admirable view of the Langtang Himalayas, wonderful nature, eagle-eye view of Kathmandu valley and the surroundings. It is a natural paradise to spend a day hiking near Kathmandu valley. It is a continual climb up and up to the top of the shivapuri hill. During the hiking to Shivapuri you can see the origin of the Bagmati River, Bagdwar, which is a pristine source.
Your hiking in Shivapuri National Park begins in the morning. You need to drive about 30 minutes to Nagi Gumba to the north of Kathmandu. When you reach to Nagi Gumba you can explore the Gumba. After getting the permit to enter the national park, your hiking begins. It is the government protected area, preserving more than 500 animal species. The hike goes up through the rhododendron forest. The melody of chirping birds and monkey gaze makes your hiking fantastic. The Shivapuri hill at the elevation of 2732 meters above sea level is a good viewpoint of the panoramic Langtang sceneries. The hike returns the same way back after reaching the top and drive back from Nagi Gumba to your destination.
Phulchowki (2782m) one of the best destination for short hiking in terms of vegetation in Kathmandu valley. It is 25 km from Kathmandu to Godawari and 12 km ascend till Phulchowki. Being one of the famous one-day hiking spot, it offers a spectacular view of different Himalayan range, green jungle, wild animals, birds and mixed culture of locals. Phulchoki is a home of 265 species of birds along with the migrant birds. Such as it is also best destination for the one who loves bird watching.
Outline Itinerary
08:oo am: Pick from your Hotel and drive to Godawari .
09:00 am – Start hike through the tropical thick forest for approx. 3 hours time. The reward of spectacular views after reaching Phulchowki hill is breathtaking which makes you forget all the pain that you went through to reach here.
13:00 pm – Lunch on your own Arrangement. After lunch spending some time over there.
14:00 pm – Hike down to Godwari , available restaurant here for lunch and drive back to Hotel.
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Day 01One Full Day Phulchoki Day Hike
08:oo am: Pick from your Hotel and drive to Godwari .
09:00 am – Start to hike hike through the tropical thick forest for an hour. The reward of spectacular views after reaching Phulchowki hill is breathtaking which makes you forget all the pain that you went through to reach here.
13:00 pm – Lunch on your own Arrangement. After lunch spending some time over there.
14:00 pm – Hike down to Godwari and drive back to Hotel.
Services Included
- Pick up/ Drop by private vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Necessary Entrance fee and Charges
- Mineral water during sightseeing
- All taxes, fuel surcharges and service fees included
Services Excluded
- Any food and Drinks
- Lunch
- Travel insurance
- Extra Transport services
- Tips & Gratuities
Price Per person in Usd/ Hotel Standard
Group Size |
Budget |
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4* |
4*dlx |
5* |
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Trip Notes
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Cancellation Policy
If cancel 72 hour before , 100 % will be refund
If cancel 48 hour before, 75 % will be refund
If cancel 24 hour before, 50 % will be refund
If cancel in less than 24 hour before, no refund
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