Day Hike -Shivapuri Peak

Nepal

Duration : 1 Days
Max People :
Season : All round the year
Difficulty : Moderate
Start Point : Kathmandu
Max Altitude : 2,732m

Description

The Shivapuri hike is located north of the Kathmandu Valley, starting from Budhanilkantha, a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. At the entrance, you'll see a reclining statue of Lord Vishnu floating in a coil of snakes.

This short hike is rewarded with cultural villages, diverse nature, and incredible views. On a clear day, you can see the Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang ranges. When you reach the top, you'll get an incredible view of the Kathmandu Valley.

During this journey, you will reach the Shivapuri peak at 2,732m above sea level. Along the hike, you'll cross the Baghdwar, a pristine water source of the Bagmati River, an important natural water source for the Kathmandu Valley.

Explore this diverse national park with friends and family when you have free time in Kathmandu.

Trip Highlights

Easy access from Kathmandu.
Explore a diverse national park with a variety of flora and fauna.
Visit Nagi Gumba, the residence of Buddhist monks.
Discover pristine water sources.
Enjoy mesmerizing views of the mountains and Kathmandu Valley.

Departure

We book both solo and group travel to provide amazing experiences with people from all over the world. Before departure, we reconfirm the number of clients in your group before signing up for the trek. Once a person signs up for the hike, we guarantee all group departure dates, even if there is only a single participant.

Difficulty Level

This hike is suitable for people with above-average physical fitness. There is no requirement for special fitness, so beginner hikers can also do this hike.

Important Note

The Shivapuri day hike is not recommended for solo travelers. You must either travel with a group or a guide for safety reasons.

Itinerary

After breakfast, drive to Budanikhnta, which is the starting point of the trek. Before getting to the entrance of Shivapuri Nationalpark points we walk on the 2.3 km that is the place to get an entrance ticket. This is the last point where we can purchase the trail snacks and drinks.We start ancient from the entrance it takes 3,4 hours to get to the Shivpuri peaks. it is even a close and short hike get ready ancient stairs that gradually to the top of the destinations. Before reaching the hilltop we cross a few villages Nagi Gumba Bagdwar, Nagi Gumba. if you want to extend your trip there is a place to spend the night. The surrounding of Gumba decorated with prayer flags makes it so vibrant. We will descend on the same way to Budanilkantha and drive back to Kathmandu.