Shivapuri Day Hiking

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DestinationNepal
Duration1 Days
Group SizeMin. 1 Pax
Areas of WalkBeyond Kathmandu Valley Rim on Northern hills.
People and CultureHigh Hill is populated by Newar and Tamang people that surround Kathmandu valley . In the city, you will find mixed religion and culture people like Brahmin, Cheetri, Magar and more.
Mode of transportShort drives both ways.
Duration of HikeFrom 3 hrs to 4 hrs.

Trip Overview

Shivapuri is the second-highest station in Kathmandu after Fulchowki. Day hiking at Shivapuri is very common among hikers in Nepal. The journey starts from Buddhanilkantha. There are several routes that you can take during your hike. Not only is Shivapuri one of the best hiking spots in Nepal, but it is also the source of water and a home for flora and fauna in the Kathmandu valley. And there aren’t many places that have these qualities as the Shivapuri National Park.

Similarly, you can easily see the Langtang Himalayan range from here. Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Lirung, and Dorji Lhakpa are other mountains that you can clearly see during your day hike in Shivapuri. Though anyone who is not used to hiking can complete their hike here, it is not the easiest hiking trail you will come through.

The day hike at Shivapuri starts at Muhanpani. You can also visit Nagi Gompa on your way through the hike. Many monks do their readings in this monastery. Close to the Shivapuri peak, there is a place known as Baghdwar. This is the source of water for the Bagmati river, which also flows through the holy pilgrimage Pashupatinath temple. Make sure to read till the end of this article to know all you need to know about Shivapuri day hiking!

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Cost Details

What's Included in Shivapuri Day Hiking

Both way private vehicle (Hiking starting point and ending point)
A professional National park guide with salary and his expenses.
Pack lunch

What's Excluded in Shivapuri Day Hiking

Your personal expenses.
Entry fee in Shivapuri Park.
Tips for guide and driver.
All kind of drinks.

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Itinerary

The drive through the national park might take 45 minutes in total. Likewise, the hiking duration is 8 hours maximum and a minimum of 5 hours. You will be driving to the national park from your hotel, and the time span, if your hotel is inside Kathmandu, is likely to take no less than an hour or two. Your transportation, if private, will stop at Muhan Pokhari. You will take a permit from here and start your day hike. The trek to Nagi Gompa starts when you start taking the stairs up the top. From here, the entire hike will take around 4 hours until you reach the top. You can get the perfect view of the Himalayas from the top.

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Essential Information

Budhanilkantha – Check Post – Nagi Monastry – Shivapuri.

This is possibly the most convenient route that lots of hikers take. You can visit the Nagi monastery from this route. The stairs are present, but taking stairs from this route is not as difficult as those from other routes.

Budhanilkantha – Check Post – Shivapuri

Though this route is a tad bit more difficult than the one above, you will save a whole hour when you go through this route. The trails are quite demanding, though.

Budhanilkantha – Danda Gaun – Bhanjyang

Hiking from this route will not take you to the peak. The trails from this route are longer than that of the ones we have mentioned above. The route was initially a highway. You will go through peaceful Danda gau and finally reach Bhanjyang from this route.

SHivapuri day hiking