Max Altitude
2732 Meters
Trip Grade
Easy
Arrival and Departure on
/ Kathmandu
Activity
- Day Hiking
Suitable For
Experience
Fitness
Accomodation
- No Accommodation Included
Meals
- No Meal Included
Trip Facts
Overview
Shivapuri hiking is the most popular a day hill-hike and bird watching tour for all the hikers, naturalists, bird-lover and the pilgrims. It is located close to the Kathmandu valley which is 12 km away from the valley. Shivapuri national park is the conservation area best in natural vegetation, flora and fauna and water resources. The national park was established in 2002. The hike to the Shivpuri national park offers the admirable closeness to nature, eagle-eye view of the Kathmandu valley and eye luring view of the Langtang Himal from the elevation of 2732 meters.
This hike is suitable for a day and easily accessible from the Kathmandu valley. You also can visit the Budhanilkantha temple on the way, Nagi Gumba, and Bagdwar during the hike. The Gumba is popular among Buddhists and foreigners mainly for meditation. Budhanilkantha to Bagdwar is another famous route among hikers. You also can explore more than 500 species preserved in the area. During the Nepalese new year, many pilgrims visit the Baghdwar and Bishnudwar, the origin of Bagmati and Bishnumati river.
Getting to Shivapuri National Park for Shivapuri Hiking
The hike officially starts with getting the permit to enter Shivapuri National Park. The vegetation of this region contains a variety of natural forest types comprising of pine, oak, rhododendron, etc., Recorded wildlife in the park contains Himalayan Black bear, leopard, jungle cat, and rhesus monkey. The park is also host 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.
This fact makes this hiking trail a huge opportunity for bird watching, jungle safari and what not. It is also a great trail for cycling.
Go through the Shivapuri Hike itinerary given below for more details regarding this one-day hike.
Itinerary
- You will have breakfast in the hotel and then have a drive to MuhanPokhari for about 30 minutes. In the way, you can also visit the Budhanilkantha temple.
- You will then enter the Shivpuri National Park. You need the tickets to enter the area. The tickets are all managed by our team.
- You will start the hike from the southern boundary of the area. The army camp is located in the entrance.
- Hike to NangiGumba. It is the famous nunnery monastery located inside the area.
- Uphill hike through forests to reach the Shivpuri peak.
- Sightseeing from that point.
- Back to NangiGumba
- Ride back to the hotel
Includes
- Private car to and from Muhan Pokhara (hiking start place)
- Private Guide for the day
- Shivapuri National Park Permit Fee
Excludes
Trip Reviews
The experience of our clients who recently returned from or trips.
Based on 2 Reviews
There are no reviews yet. Be the first one to write one.