Shivapuri Hill Hiking

1 Day(s)

Overview Shivapuri Hill, located on the northern rim of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, offers a captivating hiking experience that combines stunning natural beauty with cultural richness. This hiking trip to Shivapuri Hill also promises to be an unforgettable adventure. The journey commences with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Budhanilkantha, a sacred site famous for its colossal sleeping Vishnu statue in a tranquil pond. The trail starts gently, passing through lush forests adorned with rhododendron, pine, and oak trees, creating a picturesque backdrop as hikers ascend. As the trek advances, one can witness breathtaking panoramas of the Kathmandu Valley…

Overview

Shivapuri Hill, located on the northern rim of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal, offers a captivating hiking experience that combines stunning natural beauty with cultural richness. This hiking trip to Shivapuri Hill also promises to be an unforgettable adventure.

The journey commences with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to Budhanilkantha, a sacred site famous for its colossal sleeping Vishnu statue in a tranquil pond. The trail starts gently, passing through lush forests adorned with rhododendron, pine, and oak trees, creating a picturesque backdrop as hikers ascend.

As the trek advances, one can witness breathtaking panoramas of the Kathmandu Valley and its surrounding hills, serving as a reminder of Nepal’s diverse and striking landscape. The trek also unveils awe-inspiring views of the Langtang and Ganesh Himal ranges, captivating the senses with their majestic presence.

Throughout the hike, trekkers encounter traditional villages inhabited by warm and friendly locals, providing an opportunity to immerse in the local culture. The chance to interact with villagers and witness their way of life adds a cultural dimension to the journey.

The highlight of the trip is reaching the Shivapuri Hill summit, standing at an elevation of around 2,732 meters. The sense of achievement upon conquering the peak is unparalleled, as it rewards hikers with a jaw-dropping panorama of the Himalayan peaks, including Langtang, Ganesh, and Dorje Lakpa.

The trek continues with a descent to Nagi Gompa, a serene Buddhist monastery nestled in the midst of the forest. This spiritual haven also offers a tranquil ambiance and an opportunity for travelers to engage in meditation and reflection.

The final leg of the hike takes adventurers to Sundarijal, a charming village also renowned for its refreshing waterfalls and picturesque surroundings. The journey concludes with a return to Kathmandu, leaving trekkers with cherished memories of their Shivapuri Hill adventure.

Conclusion and Summary

In conclusion, the Shivapuri Hill hiking trip offers a perfect blend of natural splendor, cultural encounters, and spiritual experiences. Whether you are a seasoned trekker or a novice explorer, this trek provides an ideal opportunity to connect with nature, savor breathtaking views, and embrace the cultural heritage of Nepal, making it an enthralling escapade for all nature enthusiasts.

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Trip Highlights

						hivapuri hike is one of the best hiking that you can do near the Kathmandu
 Shivapuri hiking is 5-6 Hours hike but offers the great views of the Kathmandu city, nature, water falls and Langtang Mountain range from the top of Shivapuri
 You can hike with your family and children too but be careful that you need to hike accent all the way to the top of the Shivapuri top
 There are multiple routes which you can follow to hike and has a quick access with the Kathmandu city
The Shivapuri day hiking, is excellent hiking trail which includes the following things that you may experience in your Shivapuri hiking
Large forest with many falls and water station for the Kathmandu people
Budhanilkantha Temple.
Nagi monastery and monks of the monastery.
Pleasurable walk in to Shivapuri National Park.
Magnificent views of Himalayas including Annapurna range, Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gaurishanker and a few peaks of Rowling range.
Very beautiful forest walks with abundant rhododendron trees.
Pleasurable hiking to the route.
Stunning view from Shivapuri.


					

Itinerary

Drive to Budanilkantha (8 km/ 25 min)

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel which is followed by drive to Budanilkantha temple (a temple of Lord Vishnu). All total of 8 km drive takes about 25 minutes along the emerging city area of Kathmandu.

Hike to Shivapuri Hill (2,563m)-4 hours walk

After taking inspiration and all enough blessing from God Budanilkantha, we start our hike along Shivapuri National Park (the closest national park from Kathmandu valley). All the way along the park it takes all total 2 hours to reach to top.

Hike to Sundarijal

From Shivapuri, we elongate our hike towards another beautiful village Sundarijal. Sundarijal is featured by its fresh water and beautiful dense surrounding forest.

Drive back to Kathmandu

On arrival at Sundarijal, catch a public bus and drive back to Kathmandu. This 32 km drive takes about an hour to Kathmandu.

Price: The exact cost of this trip is subject to the number of travelers, choice of hotel, service requirements and any additional side trips.

What's Included

Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder local tour guide
Private vehicle, jeep transportation, pick up from hotel then at the end drop to hotel
Bottle of Water
Transportation from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
Shivapuri National park fees
Food during the hike

What's Excluded

Personal hiking equipment and Clothing.
Personal nature expenses, any drinks and bar bills.
Your travel insurance (it is mandatory in case of emergency).
Any donation and monuments entrance fees.
Tips for the crew (Note : TIPS is not compulsory but highly expected)
Any other things which are not mentioned above

Trip Information

SHIVAPURI HILL HIKING

Shivapuri hill (2,563m) is the second-highest hill near Kathmandu valley surrounded by Shivapuri national park. It is an ideal place to refresh our mind and body in an eco-friendly environment, completely out of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hiking to Shivapuri Hill starts with 20 minutes’ drive to Budanilkantha temple. Budanilkantha is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to God Vishnu. The further walking steps bring us to the entrance of the national park. Then, enjoy full walk inside the national park as it eventually takes us to Nagi Gompa (2,340m) and then to Shivapuri hill. Nagi Gompa is famous as a quiet meditation and Buddhist center.

The Shivapuri hill offers us the scenic view of the entire Kathmandu valley. Entertain the local flora, fauna, breathtaking landscapes and magnificent view of central Himalayas.

GO ON 1 DAYS TRIP FOR

USD 125 ~~150~~ /person