On this day trip from Kathmandu you will go to Champadevi, the eastern summit of the southwestern rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Champadevi is elevated 7,496 feet (2,285 meters) above the sea level and is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in the Hindu and Buddhist religions. It is another equally best, easy, short enjoyable hike in the southern hill of Kathmandu valley.
Experience of walking through the lush pine forest on well develop trail is really wonderful experience. The trail goes gradually uphill for about half an hour towards the north ridge and then ascends further through the beautiful forest to Champadevi. Most of the walk is along the ridge and offers a spectacular bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu valley and mountains. From here we can enjoy the superb view of central and western Himalayan range including Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa and many others.
Pickup included
After your morning breakfast at the hotel (own expense), your tour guide will pick you up at 8:00 am and take you to a drive to Pharping, a small village which is 16 km away from the valley. Start your hiking from Pharping, all the way through Hattiban resort to the small hilltop named Champadevi hill through the pine forest. Sightseeing on the hilltop with a spectacular view of mountains, temples and shrines. 08:00 –Pick up from your hotel. 08:15 – Depart from Hotel to hiking starting point approx. 1 hr drive which is 19 kms south West of Kathmandu 09:15 – Tea break (own expense), fill up water bottle or last minute shopping for the hike
09:15 – Tea break (own expense), fill up water bottle or last minute shopping for the hike 09:30 – From here we start hiking gradually up following the trail to Champadevi 12:30 –Enjoy different landscapes with the varieties of plants as well as birds. Reach top of Champ Devi and have a magnificent views of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa and many others. (It is advisable to bring your own water bottle for this trail as there is no source of water during this hike)
13:30– After enjoying leisurely time with good views of the Mountain View, we descend to Taudaha. 16:00– Meet your vehicle at Taudaha and drive back to Kathmandu and drop to the hotel.
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
We offer pick up and drop off services inside Kathmandu city
• Not recommended for participants with back problems • Not recommended for participants age of 75+