Shivapuri hike is located north of the Kathmandu valley. Its starts from Budhanilkantha that is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindu. While you enter you will feature a reclined statue of lord Vishnu floating in a coil of snakes.
The short hike is rewarded with cultural villages, diverse nature, and incredible views. It is a chance to see Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and Langtang range on a clear day. When you will also reach the top you will get an incredible view of the Kathmandu valley.
In this journey, you will reach the Shivapuri peak at 2,732m above sea level. During the hike, you cross the Bagodar pristine water resource of the Bagmati rivers as a well important natural water source for 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 diverse national park for varieties of Flora and Fauna
- Visit Nagi Gumba resident of the Buddhist Monks
- Popular pristine Water sources
- Mesmerizing View of mountains and Kathmandu Valley
Departure
We book both solo and group travel for amazing experiences along with people from all over the world. Before departure, we reconfirm how many clients are recently in your group before signing up for the trekking. When a person signs up for the hike we guarantee all the group departure dates even if there is a single person.
Difficulty Level
This hike is able to complete people with above-average physical fitness. There is no requirement to have special fitness beginners; hikers also can do this hike.
Important Note
Shivapuri day hike is not recommended for solo travelers. you must either travel with groups 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.
Price Includes
All ground transportation
Accommodation in Kathmandu and during trekking
Professional Guide
All meals during your trip (Breakfast/Lunch and Dinner)
Welcome and farewell dinner
Staff costs include their salary, insurance, food and accommodation
National park Tims permits and all paper works.
Medical kits
Not Includes
Trip cancelations cost
International flight Tickets
Personal items
Food outside of designated meals
Travel and Rescue insurance
Snacks during trekking
Tip for Guide and other staff
Information
Gear List For Shivapuri Hike
Before leave for the trip please double check you gear;
Day Bag
Normal jacket
Insulation.
Synthetic Hiking T-shirt -
Synthetic Hat
Hiking Boots Waterproof
Nylon - wool blend shocks
Other Optional Items
Guide Book
Trekking Poles
Camera
Basic Medicine (Pepto, Bismol, Advil, Imodium)
Bandana for dust and wind
Energy Bars
Documents and Logistics
Flight Information
Photocopy of Passport (original passport also needed to make special permit)
4 Passport size photo for Tims and permit
Medical Insurance Card
Valid Passport
Cash for souvenirs, Incidental cost and tipping for staff