Day Tours

Kathmandu offers a variety of day trips combining natural beauty, cultural heritage, and adventure. Hikes like Champadevi, Phulchowki, Shivapuri, and Kakani provide stunning views of the Himalayas, serene forests, and unique landmarks like Buddhist stupas and holy shrines.

For cultural immersion, Namobuddha offers spiritual significance, while Nagarkot impresses with breathtaking mountain vistas and a scenic hike to the ancient Changu Narayan Temple. These guided trips, complete with transportation and meals, promise an enriching and seamless experience for every traveler.

Here are some of the most popular day hikes in Kathmandu

Champadevi Hiking Phulchoki Hiking Nagarkot Hiking

Champadevi hiking (One day program)

It is situated at an elevation of 2285m southwest of Kathmandu. Champadevi is a pilgrimage site having a Buddhist Stupa and a Hindu shrine. Early in the morning you drive from Kathmandu about an hour to Pharping which is 16 kilometers south of Kathmandu and lies on the way to Dakshinkali Temple.

As you commence to hike the trail heads north along the pine forested ridge about half an hour, then the trail makes round bound towards south and takes another 3-hour's walk to reach Champadevi. The views of central and western Himalayan ranges are magnificent. After enjoying the splendid views, you come down following the same path to Pharping for about 2 hours and drive back to Kathmandu.

Price : US$ 45/- Per person (Minimum 2 pax payable) includes; Drop to Pharping from where hiking starts Hiking guide for day trip Pack lunch from hotel Car will be waiting for transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Pulchowki hiking (One day program)

Phulchowki is situated at an elevation of 2782m. It is the highest hill in the south of Kathmandu valley. Hiking into this area is most interesting in terms of vegetation.

Early in the morning, you drive from Kathmandu to Godawari. It is 14 km and 45 minutes’ drive where Royal Botanical Garden is located. From here you start to hike gradually uphill along the rugged motor-able road through sub-tropical thick forest about four hours. The magnificent view of Himalayan ranges and the Kathmandu valley is breath taking on a clear day. After detouring sometimes here, you come down following the same trail to Godawari within two and half hours and drive back to Kathmandu.

Price : US$ 45/- Per person ( Minimum 2 pax payable) includes Drop to Godavari from where hiking starts, Hiking guide for day trip Pack lunch from hotel Car will be waiting for transfer to hotel in Kathmandu.

Nagarkot hiking (One day program)

You can spend your time amidst the natural surroundings of Nagarkot. This will offer you panoramic views of Himalayas. In the clear weather the Himalaya range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty. The village of Nagarkot is on the edge of the valley and offers superb views of the mountains as well as Kathmandu valley.

Early in the morning, you drive from Kathmandu to Sankhu which takes approximately one hour. Now you hike from Sankhu to Nagarkot and it takes about three and half hours.

At Nagarkot, you enjoy delicious lunch. Rest of the hiking goes from Nagarkot to Changunarayan and it takes about three hours. The most popular walk leads down from Nagarkot along a ridge to the temple of Changunarayan-with views of Sankhu village to the right and Bhaktapur to the left. Changunarayan is situated at the end of a long ridge which runs well into the valley, it is said to have been built in 323 AD by King Hari Datta Varma. The temple, famous for its architecture is richly decorated with sculptures and carvings. It is said to be the oldest temple in the valley. After excursion in and around Changunarayan you board the vehicle to get back to Kathmandu which takes one and half hours.

Price : US$ 65/- Per person ( Minimum 2 pax payable) includes Drop to Sankhu from where hiking starts Hiking guide for day trip Pack lunch from hotel Car will pick up from Changu to hotel in Kathmandu.

Other Activities

Champadevi hiking (One day program)

Pulchowki hiking (One day program)

Nagarkot hiking (One day program)

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