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Shivapuri Hiking Tour

Duration
1 days
Max. Elevation
2563m
Group size
Min 1
Level
EASY
Transportation
Land Transportation
Best Season
All Season
Accomodation
Meals
Starts at/ Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
Trip Route

Highlights

Overview

Shivapuri, situated at an elevation of 2563m north of Kathmandu, is the second highest hill around Kathmandu valley. Bagdwar, source of holy river Bagmati, is located near Shivapuri. 
 
Early in the morning, you drive from Kathmandu to Muhan Pokhari for about 30 minutes. After passing through the official formalities at the Shivapuri Park entrance gate, you will begin your hike through Shivapuri watershed and wildlife area. The trail goes along the rugged motor-able road through pine and cherry forest up to Nangi Gompa, where a nunnery monastery is located. Beyond the monastery, the trail goes steep uphill through the oak, rhododendron and bamboo forest for another three hours. 
 
From here one can enjoy the beauty of snowy Himalayas such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Lirung, Dorji etc. You then take a shortcut downhill to Budhanilkantha and drive back to Kathmandu

Trip Itinerary

Early in the morning, you drive from Kathmandu to Muhan Pokhari for about 30 minutes. After passing through the official formalities at the Shivapuri Park entrance gate, you will begin your hike through Shivapuri watershed and wildlife area.

The trail goes along the rugged motor-able road through pine and cherry forest up to Nangi Gompa, where a nunnery monastery is located. Beyond the monastery, the trail goes steep uphill through the oak, rhododendron and bamboo forest for another three hours. From here one can enjoy the beauty of snowy Himalayas such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang-Lirung, Dorji etc.

You then take a shortcut downhill to Budhanilkantha and drive back to Kathmandu

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Includes

    • All airport pick-up and drop-off services by private A/C car or van
    • One Tour guide
    • All meals 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
    • Accommodation during Trip
    • All land Transportation
    • Entry permit for Conservaton Area if needed.
    • First aid kit
    • One farewell dinner with live cultural performance at authentic Nepali restaurant on the last evening
    • Souvenir (t-shirt, mug, pen, bag, etc.)

Doesn't Include

    • Personal nature expenses
    • Drinks, beverages, hot shower, etc.
    • Travel insurance
    • Tips
    • Meals & hotel accommodation in Kathmandu

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Art representing various natural and cultutal heritages of Nepal