Shivapuri Budhanilkantha Day Hiking

Trip code
Package name	Shivapuri Budhanilkantha Day Hiking
Duration	1
Max. elevation	2732 m
Level	EASY
Transportation	private vehicle
Accomodation	Hotel
Starts at	Kathmandu
Ends at	Kathmandu
Trip route
Cost	USD 0 per person

Highlights

A peaceful day nature walk and a beautiful view of Kathmandu valley.
An incredible Nature walk in Shibhapuri Nagarjun National park through lush forest.
Enjoy walking through a jungle and emerge to a beautiful monastery and cave.
Encounter some wild animals and devers flora near by the international airport.
Alluring birds chirp and encounter many wild animals.
Explore Buddanilakhantha Temple (sleeping Bishnu) an amazing sculpture emage.
take bless by hindu god and experiance puja Pay respect by Hindus.

Overview

Shivapuri hiking tour starts from Budhanilakantha. this hike is one of the famous day hiking tours around Kathmandu valley which takes place in Shivapuri National park. After driving for about half an hour, you reach Budhanilakantha where you start the hiking from. Budhanilkantha is a sacred pilgrimage site to Hindus where there is also a magnificent stone idol of Vishnu, the Hindu god of protection, sleeping on a serpent bed in the middle of a pond.

Visit the area for a while and drive even further up to the entrance gate to the national park. You enter the trail inside the national park and start hiking uphill. After hiking for about two and a half hours you reach a Buddhist monastery called Nangi Gumba. Visit the monastery and enjoy the view of Kathmandu valley to the south. Walk further ahead to finish your hike at Sundarijal and drive back to Kathmandu.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1 : Hiking Day

Shivapuri Hiking Tour starts from Budhanilakantha. This hike takes you away from the crowd of Kathmandu for a beautiful day experience. It is a beautiful nature walking trip in Kathmandu valley. You will go to explore the Shivapuri National Park in the northern part of Kathmandu. The tour starts after breakfast and finishes late in the afternoon at your hotel in Kathmandu.

Inclusions

What is included?

Pick up and drop off from your location or from the place you are staying.
Private transportation for pick up and drop off.
An experienced hiking guide for the trips.
All necessary government taxes and lunch.

What isn't included?

Any alcoholic or soft drinks.
Breakfast and dinner.
Personal expenses such as phone and additional shopping.
Gratuities for guide and driver.