Shivapuri Hill

Nagarkot is one of the nearest and popular hills from Kathmandu. Nagarkot is a village located about 36 km east of Kathmandu Valley at an elevation of close to 2,165 m above sea level. As one of the most scenic spots in the region, Nagarkot is famous for its sunrise views of the Himalayas. You can observe Mount Everest with its snow-topped peaks, and there is an overlook tower at the very top of the village’s hills. Eight out of the 13 Himalayan ranges of mountains in Nepal such as Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Jugal, Rolwaling, Mahalangur (Everest), Numbur can be seen from here. You will also have panoramic views of the Kathmandu Valley, and Shivapuri National Park.

We shall pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am and drive to the entrance of Shivapuri National Park by a private car. Then we start the hike exploring flora and fauna blending with the refreshing environment at national park. We visit to Nangi monastery and walk through the dense forest and reach to Bagdwar and follow the path to the peak which is situated at the elevation of 2732 meters from the sea level. From the top of the hill we can see stunning panoramic views of the mountains if weather supports well. We take our packed lunch at the top and descend down following the same path or to the Tokha park. Nangi Gompa is a popular nunnery monastery near Kathmandu. the trail goes steeply uphill via rhododendron, oak, pine and bamboo forest for a couple of hours. While walking, you will enjoy the melody of chirping birds and monkeys gaze which makes feel like you are in a real heaven following the cool and fresh air.

This Full day Shivapur guided trek through a BudhaNilkantha Temple tour from Kathmandu Provide you great opportunity to explore one of the largest statues of Hindu God 'Vishnu' With an easy and interesting day trek to  Shivpuri national park on the 2732 meter altitude to see the breathtaking view of Himalayas.  

This 5-hour private day trip starts from Kathmandu city and takes you to hike the nearby Nagarjun hill, located 6300 feet above sea level. This hike goes through Shivapuri National Park and is one of the most popular and relatively easier day hikes around Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy great mountains views and get a glimpse of the trekking experience in the Himalayan region.

‘a scenic day hike on high hill of Shivapuri within Kathmandu valley rim’ Shivapuri Hill Day Tour leads to short hike of few hours to reach on top scenic hill of Shivapuri where one can enjoy fabulous magnificent panorama of Central and Mid-Western Himalaya range of peaks, with aerial views of Kathmandu valley. Shivapuri Hill day tour takes you on the highest spot at above 2,540 m high offers tremendous views of surrounding landscapes of hills, white peaks with vast valley of Kathmandu and the city. A nice way to enjoy your day with time in Kathmandu and to be away from city life to be in the fresh country air with grand views of beautiful scenery that leaves you fascinated on hike to the top of Shivapuri Hill. Tour Summary: Mode of Tour: Short drive with moderate walk and climb Places of interest: Shivapuri Hill for scenic mountain and valley views. Average Tour: Maximum 04 to 05 hrs duration Tour Duration: From morning 8:00 a.m. to 02 p.m. in a day trip.

Shivapuri National Park is a natural paradise that offers a commendable and stunning view of several peaks including Langtang and Rolwaling Himalayas, pleasant nature, holy Bagmati River, amazing view of Kathmandu valley and the magnificent surroundings. You will follow the trail that proceeds next to the rugged path via dense forest including various flora and fauna for one and a half hours until you reach Nangi Gompa, where a nunnery monastery is located. Further from the monastery, the trail goes steeply uphill via rhododendron, oak, pine and bamboo forest for a couple of hours. While walking, you will enjoy the melody of chirping birds and monkeys gaze which makes feel like you are in a treat. After reaching at the top of the hill you will encounter the stunning views of Langtang-Lirtung, Roalwaling, Dorjj Lhakpa, green hills, and magnificent surroundings. While returning back to Kathmandu you will visit Budhanilkantha temple.

Shivapuri hiking is best day hike in Nepal, is near the Kathmandu valley and we can return back to Kathmandu to sleep. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is the youngest national park in Nepal, which is established in 2002AD. The youngest national park is covered 159km2 four districts where Kathmandu, Nuwakot, Sindupalchock and Dhading adjoining 23 VDC. This national park is located in the north of the mid-hills border for the Capital city of Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri Peak 2732mtrs entry gate from Budhanilkantha. Shivapuri National Park has many types of vegetation like mushroom, floral, vascular and endemic plants as well many wilder animal and birds like Himalaya Black bear, Jungle cat, Golden jackal and many birds too.

Nagarjun hike is one of the best hikes inside Kathmandu valley just 7 km from the city center. Nagarjun hill is also known as the Jomacho Peak with a height of 2128m. This hike is about 2-3 hours approximately, you’ll walk 5km after driving 25 mins from Thamel. Hiking to Nagarjun offers breathtaking views of snow-capped Himalayas including Langtang. This hill is connected to Shivapuri National Park. While hiking on this hill, you will pass through, a dense forest of bamboo, oak, rhododendron, pine, and many more plants. This hike is perfect for bird watchers and also if you’re lucky you can witness some wild animals including wild boar, leopard, jungle cats, and monkeys. At the top of Nagarjun, you can see the Jomacho monastery, so this hike is famous for the Buddhist pilgrimage. From the top of the hill, you can see the perfect views of Kathmandu valley and Swoyambhunath temple.

Located in the Northern part of Kathmandu valley, Shivapuri Narjun National Park lies about 12 Kilometer away from the center of capital city. The Shivapuri hill is the second highest hill near Kathmandu valley at an altitude of 2563 m. It is the origination point of revered rivers, Bagmati and Bishnumati. Sprawled over 159 Sq.km. with dense forests it is home to 177 species of birds, including at least 9 threatened species, 102 species of butterflies with a number of rare and endangered species, and 129 species of mushroom. Several surveys have recorded the existence of Indian Leopards, Himalayan Black bears, deer, wild boar and many other precious animals in the park. Shivapuri is also one of the famous bird watching sites around Kathmandu valley, which records over 170 species of the birds.

Shivapuri-Baghdwar trek is the best short, easy and memorable trek from Kathmandu that is as equally scenic and rewarding as any other treks in the Himalayan foothills. This starting point for this trek is Budanilkhanta, the base of Shivapri Hill. You will be picked from Hotel and drive till the national park entrance. The trail climbs past Nagi monastery through the forest to Baghdwar with shrines and hermitages. From there another 40 mints climb takes us to the Shivapuri hill top with panoramic view of Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal and Manaslu Range. Shivapuri hiking will take about 8 hrs and we will climb about 900 m in the rim of Kathmandu.

Being positioned in the Northern part of Kathmandu valley, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park lies about 12 kilometers away from the center of the capital city. The Shivapuri hill is the second highest hill near Kathmandu valley at an altitude of 2563m. It entails the origination point of revered rivers such as Bagmati and Bishnumati. Sprawled over the total area of 159 Sq.km. with dense forests, the park is home to 177 species of birds, including at least 9 threatened species, 102 species of butterflies with a number of rare and endangered species, and 129 species of mushroom. Several surveys have recorded the existence of Indian Leopards, Himalayan Black bears, deer, wild boar and many other precious animals in the park. Shivapuri is also one of the famous bird watching sites around Kathmandu valley, which records over 170 species of the birds. This escape can be the right one if you are planning to witness rich vegetation within near length from the Valley. Book this trip with us.

Nagarjun hill is located in the north west of Kathmandu valley. It is a part of Shivapuri National park which can be reached just 15 mins drive from Thamel, Kathmandu. Nagarjun hill also known as locally as Jama cho – a famous Buddhist shrine Padamasambav is situated at the top of the hill. The elevation of Nagarjun is 2,128 m above the sea level.The view tower offer magnificent view of Ganesh himal, Gaurisankar, Manslu, Dorge lakpa and many Himalayas ranges. Also the view of the Kathmandu valley is extraordinary. The hiking will be around 5 hours a day. We start and end hour hiking from Phulbari Gate, nearby the Balaju bypass. Besides this, there are many caves in the Nagarjun forest, among them two cave is so popular, one is inside the Raniban forest while another situated outside the gate on the Balaju-Trisuli Road. The cave inside the Raniban forest is said to be made by Nagarjuna to worship Swayambhunath and placed an image of Akshobhya Buddha.

Nagarjun Hill Day Hike Nagarjun hill is one of the closest hills to Kathmandu, only requiring a 15 minute drive from Thamel. Nagarjun was named after a very popular Holy man (Mahasiddhas) called Nagarjun who used to stay here and do long hours of meditation. We can still see the Nagarjun Meditation cave and explore the surroundings. There is an old small Buddhist Stupa on the top of the hill where every year, people celebrate festivals at the stupa on Buddha's birth day.. From the Top of Nagarjun you can see 360 degree views of Kathmandu valley and its surrounding mountains including Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Lanhtang mountain range. The hiking at Nagarjun lasts for 4-5 hours is very easy and scenic. High Himalayan Trekking organizes a private day hiking trip to our clients anytime throughout the year.

Nagarjun hill forms the north-west boundary to the Kathmandu Valley, and is a part of the Shivapuri National Park. The hill is covered with thick forests and is a preferred site for bird watching as well as a viewpoint to the Kathmandu Valley and the mountain ranges towards the north. A sacred Buddhist Stupa along with a watch tower is situated at the top of the hill. The historical museum of Nagarjun was once the summer palace of the Royal Family.

7 AM:Our guide will come to pick you up from your hotel or if the group is larger, we can gather at our office. Guide will brief you about our hike and places covered in the hike. 7.15 AM:We take a car ride to reach Budanilkhantha (10 kilometers from Thamel), which ideally should take 30-45 minutes. 8.00 AM:Narayanthan Temple visit where the famous lying statue of Lord Vishnu is present. Guide explains about the history and mythology it holds. 8.45 AM:Our uphill hike commences for 2 hours through Shivapuri National Park; subtropical forest enriched with diverse fauna. 11.30 AM:Reach Nagi Gumba, the buddhist monastery. Stroll around, Sightsee. 2.45 AM:Spend some time at Budanilkhantha/Kapan and drive back to Kathmandu  

Kakani Shivapuri Hiking is an countryside hiking trip we offer every day. You will visit the hidden paradise, picturesque local farmer farmland, trout fish zone and Nepal only strawberry farms throughout Shivapuri National Parks of northern Kathmandu. On the hike, you will enjoy with the pristine Himalayas panorama. The trip begin by bustling drove from Balaju to near Kakani hill, that takes about 1.00 hour drive to the Kakani hill at 2060m. Refreshment at Kakani, meet the local Tamang people then enter the Shivapuri National Park for hike. Your guide explains some of highlights. The trip goes through Suirya Chaur ( A northern hill side, best places for panoramic mountain view) then cross the Gurje Bhangyang to Jagat (Former trading center before reaching Kathmandu valley). Take a local bus to back in your original departure hotel.

On this Day tour from Kathmandu, enjoy the city of Bhaktapur and the village of Nagarkot (32km).  Bhaktapur Durbar Square, located 15 km from Kathmandu, is a museum of medieval art and architecture with many examples of sculptures, woodcarvings and colossal pagoda temples consecrated to different gods and goddesses. Nagarkot, a village located 32 km east of Kathmandu, is considered one of the most scenic spots in Bhaktapur District and is known for its sunrise and sunset views of the Himalayas. Nagarkot also offers a panoramic view of the Kathmandu Valley. The scenic beauty of this place located 7000 ft above sea level makes it a very popular hiking route for tourists.

1-Day trip to Kathmandu, Hiking Jamacho Nagarjun Hill day trip in the Shivapuri National Park. And it's one of the most pleasant and refreshing hikes in the Kathmandu valley. Offering a valley view, green hills, forest, and the Himalayan mountain range. The elevation is 2150m/7053ft. Hiking uphill for about 3:00 hrs. in the wilderness. and walking back downhill about 2:30 hrs. We will take a packed lunch for the hike, and we will start our trip around 8:00 am, 9:00 am, or 10:00 am, whenever you’re ready to go after your breakfast. We will drive from your hotel to the hiking starting point at Fulbari Gate, and we will start to walk slowly uphill. Pleasurable walk in the wilderness. And a Tourist hub in Kathmandu, from Thamel to Fulbari gate, it takes about a 20-minute drive.

Nagarjun Hill hiking is an excellent way to escape the hustle and bustle of Kathmandu City and experience the beauty of the Himalayan forests. It is a part of the massive Nagarjun Forest Reserve protected by the government so you can experience the beauty of the flora and fauna of the area. You also get to visit a holy and isolated Buddhists monastery and discover the way the monks live their lives.

Shivapuri National Park Day Hiking From Kathmandu offers admirable view of the Langtang Himalayas, wonderful nature, eagle-eye view of Kathmandu and the surroundings. It is a natural paradise to spend a day hiking near Kathmandu valley. It is a continual climb up to the top of the Shivapuri hill. During the hiking to you can see the origin of the Bagmati river, Bagdwar, which is a pristine source. The hike goes through the rhododendron forest. The melody of chirping birds and monkey gaze makes your hiking fantastic.