Shivapuri Day Hiking - Day Hike

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Duration
1 Day
Trip Grade
Easy
Maximum Altitude
2,105 m.
Activities
Hiking, Photograpgy, Adventure
Group Size
1 - 20
Starts
Thamel
Ends
Thamel
Best Time
Spring, Autumn/All Season

Adventure in Shivapuri Day Hiking

Shivapuri Day Hiking offers a sanctuary for nature lovers and adventurers seeking solace in the arms of the Himalayas. Join us on a day hiking expedition as we traverse through the winding trails of Nagarjun Jamacho. It is a beauty and adventure of Kathmandu. However, immersing ourselves in its pristine beauty and tranquility. Our journey commences as the first rays of dawn gently kiss the horizon. Illuminating the rugged landscape in a golden hue. Hence, departing from the chaotic streets of Kathmandu, we embark on a quest for serenity, leaving behind the urban clamor in pursuit of nature's symphony.

As we ascend through verdant forests and meandering pathways, the crisp mountain air invigorates our senses, infusing us with a renewed sense of vitality. Moreover, the melodious chirping of birds and the whispering of leaves accompany our footsteps. Guiding us deeper into the heart of this enchanted wilderness. Nagarjun Jamacho reveals its treasures at every turn, offering glimpses of its rich biodiversity and natural wonders. Along the way, we encounter a menagerie of wildlife, from mischievous monkeys frolicking in the treetops to elusive deer darting through the undergrowth.

However, pause to admire the delicate beauty of wildflowers blooming along the trail and the gentle cascade of waterfalls cascading down moss-covered cliffs. Each encounter serves as a reminder of the intrinsic connection between humanity and the natural world. Fostering a sense of reverence for the delicate balance of life. After 2-3 hours of trekking through rugged terrain and steep inclines, we finally reach the summit of Nagarjun Jamacho, greeted by a breathtaking panorama that stretches to the horizon. The majestic peaks of the Himalayas loom in the distance, their snow-capped summits piercing the cerulean sky.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the beautiful nature, wildlife, flora, Himalayas range, and fauna along with the beautiful Kathmandu Valley.
  • Discovering the amazing snowcapped Himalayas ranges from the top of the Jamacho hill.
  • Feel amazing peace with nature from the crowded city of Kathmandu, which is very near Kathmandu.
  • The journey begins with a gentle ascent along winding trails adorned with verdant foliage and vibrant wildflowers. The soothing rustle of leaves and the melodious chirping of birds accompany our footsteps, creating a harmonious symphony of nature's embrace.
  • As we delve deeper into the heart of Shivapuri Jamacho, we encounter a diverse array of wildlife, from playful monkeys swinging through the treetops to graceful deer grazing in sun-dappled clearings. Each sighting offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity that thrives within this pristine sanctuary.
  • Summiting Shivapuri Jamacho hill, you are rewarded with awe-inspiring panoramas that stretch as far as the eye can see.
  • Amidst the pristine wilderness of Shivapuri Jamacho lie sacred sites revered by pilgrims and seekers of spiritual enlightenment.

Overviews of Shivapuri Day Hiking

Shivapuri Day hiking is a beautiful place to hike, which is just near Thamel, Kathmandu. Despite being close to the crowded city, it’s one of the peaceful and natural habitats; you will feel amazing peace and calm. The vibrant city of Thamel is just near the Shivapuri National Park in Kathmandu. Travelers will wake up early in the morning, and you will have your delicious breakfast. You will be moving to the Shivapuri National Park for the day hiking. After the 10-minute’ drive, which is about 3 kilometers, you will be reaching the Shivapuri Day Hiking entry point. Our guide will buy the ticket and the entry permits, and then you will start hiking up to the Shivapuri National Park. During the Shivapuri day hike, you will walk through the dense forest with varieties of flowers and beautiful vegetation. Hikers will have a chance to encounter wildlife such as leopards, deer, jackals, and different species of beautiful birds. However, Shivapuri National Park is popular for birdwatching.

For those travelers who are enthusiastic about birdwatching, it is the best place to go. It’s also known as Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Shivapuri Nagarjun Park is famous for leopards, jungle cats, golden jackals, Himalayan black bears, yellow-throated martens, small Indian mongooses, Himalayan goral, Hanuman langurs, pangolins, and many others. Moreover, varieties of vegetation can be discovered in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Travelers will immerse themselves in nature with a day hiking to the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Pine trees, oak trees, sal trees, and many other species of vegetation will make travelers immerse deeper into nature. From the top of the Jamacho height, you will be exploring the beautiful Himalayas, including the Annapurna ranges, Ganesh Himals, and Manaslu ranges. You also can explore Mt. Everest in the far distance. If the weather conditions are clear, hikers will explore all these beautiful Himalayan ranges. The panoramic Himalayas will look amazing from the top of the viewpoint of Nagarjun.

Nature walks in Shivapuri

In addition, we pause to catch our breath, awestruck by the sheer grandeur of our surroundings. In this moment of sublime beauty, time seems to stand still, allowing us to savor the tranquility of the mountains and the serenity of the valley below.

So, as we begin our descent back to civilization. We can reflect on the profound impact that Shivapuri Day Hiking has had on our souls. In its embrace, we can find solace amidst the chaos of the world. It is a sense of peace that transcends the boundaries of time and space. Nagarjun Jamacho serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage and also protecting the fragile ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. It is a sanctuary for the soul, a refuge from the pressures of modernity, and a testament to the enduring power of nature's beauty.

Hence, we bid farewell to Shivapuri Jamacho Day Hiking and return to the hotel; we carry with us memories that will linger in our hearts forever. This day hiking adventure has been more than a journey through the wilderness, it has been a journey of self-discovery. The pilgrimage to the sacred realms of nature's majesty. It is one of the best places to keep peace of mind from the overcrowding of Kathmandu Valley. Thus, you can touch nature and feel it; you may spot some wild animals too. Different kinds of birds, varieties of flora and fauna.

Why Shivapuri Day Hiking

Shivapuri day hiking is one of the best day treks in Kathmandu, where you will explore the beautiful panoramic views of the Himalayan ranges and discover the beautiful nature. It’s just a day trail from the hotel in Kathmandu. If you're tired and bored from the city tour in Nepal, you will be immersed in the beautiful nature hike. Moreover, travelers will explore the varieties of flora and fauna. You will get inner peace and calm thoughts from the beautiful nature. From your daily busy work routine, you need rest for your mind. By doing Shivapuri day hiking, you will get amazing peace in your mind. So, you will have a new mindset, innovation, and ideas, which will give you peace and innovation. Hence, Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking is one of the best short hikes in Kathmandu.

Best Time to Shivapuri Nagarjun Day Hiking

Shivapuri day hiking is the perfect escape from urban clamor, inviting you to experience nature's symphony. Travelers seeking respite from the city's noise can embark on the Shivapuri day hike and uncover the region's stunning beauty. Immerse yourself in the diverse flora and fauna, along with the breathtaking Himalayan landscapes. The ideal times for Shivapuri day hiking are spring and autumn, although visitors can find enjoyment in every season throughout the year. From spring to autumn and winter to summer, travelers can relish the experience of hiking Shivapuri. Indeed, Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking serves as an ideal day retreat before embarking on a trekking journey or tour in Nepal. Therefore, every season of the year offers a great opportunity for Shivapuri day hiking. We suggest a plan for hiking after breakfast early in the morning during the day.

Why book with the Touch Planet Treks?

Touch Planet Treks is a professional trekking and travel company. We have successfully organized a number of tourist groups in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Tibet. We always care for our guests; we put our guests as a first priority. What we believe is that guests are our top priority; leave everything else. Also, we believe your happiness is our goal; our guests will enjoy the travel, and our team will give our greatest services to you.

  • A professional team member and a trustworthy company
  • Reasonable price and cost, worth your money and time, lower your expenses.
  • Personalize care and services by understanding your needs.
  • Easy booking and reservation system.
  • Online trip briefing after booking confirmation with experts.
  • Complementary Kathmandu Valley’s map
  • Free medical kits for emergencies
  • Free excess luggage is stored at Touch Planet Treks during the day hiking.
  • Free Touch Planet Treks T-Shirt
  • Always assisting you during your trip to Nepal.
  • Humble and friendly services: our team is always willing to help you; we always treat you as a guest.
  • Reasonable price and great service

Cost of Shivapuri Nagarjun Day Hiking

Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking costs will depend on the services, quality of food, hotel accommodation, and transportation. However, Touch Planet Treks will provide the best services, comfortable transportation, and premium quality food and accommodation. The cost of Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking will be USD 60 for each person. Touch Planet Treks will offer a group discount if travelers are in the group. Below is the list of group prices and costs.

  • For solo hikers, the Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking cost is USD 59 per person.
  • For a group of 2 to 7 hikers, the cost of a Shivapuri Nagarjun day hike is USD 55 per person.
  • The group of 8 to 14 hikers: the cost of Shivapuri day hiking is USD 50 per person.
  • Group of 15 to 20 hikers: the cost of Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking is USD 45 per person.
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Best Day Hiking in Kathmandu.

Itinerary

Shivapuri Nagarjun Day Hiking Itinerary

Trip PlanExpand all

Wake up early in the morning, and you will have your delicious breakfast in the hotel. We will arrange a comfortable vehicle to the Shivapuri Jamacho National Park entry point. Hike to Jamacho Monastery through Shivapuri National Park. The Shivapuri National Park gate entry point is around 3 km from Thamel, Kathmandu. From the entry checkpoint, you will be ascending towards Jamacho height. It will take around 2-3 hours to reach the top and one and a half hours to descend from the top. We will have local tea or coffee at the viewpoint of Shivapuri; we also can bring a packed lunch so that we can enjoy the picnic lunch on top of the hill. Once we go down to the ending point, there will be a comfortable private vehicle that will drop you at the hotel.

Max Altitude: 2105 m Meals: Picnic Lunch
Cost Details
Includes
  • Pick up from your hotel to hike starting point
  • Pick up from Hike ending point to the hotel
  • Picnic Lunch (Packing)
  • A bottle of mineral water
  • National Park permits and fee
  • An Experienced, English-speaking, Expert, government license holder guide
  • First Aid Medical Kit bag,
  • Company hiking T-shirt
  • Government VAT and Local Taxes
Excludes
  • Nepal visa fee and international flight
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Extra drinks; alcoholic and non-alcoholic
  • Personal expenses such as phone bill, chocolate, bakery items, and other items
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Tips to guide
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Permits and Fees

Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park has entry fees and permits; foreign tourists will not be allowed to hike without guides. However, the permit cost for Nepali nationals is Rs 100 (USD 0.8), for SAARC nationals it will be Rs 600 (USD 5), and for foreigners, it will be Rs 1000 (USD 8). The Touch Planet Treks will arrange all these permits and fees during the Shivapuri hiking. There will be additional fees if you are filming something special, like a documentary, movies, or other commercial documentaries, and we have to take advance permits for those films. If you are in the larger group and want to do some activities in the parks, you also need to have permission in advance. Hence, Shivapuri National Park is a restricted park. Please be aware that we can’t do unethical activities, which harm nature and its wildlife.

Physical Fitness for the Shivapuri Nagarjun Day Hiking

Shivapuri day hiking is approximately a 4-5 hour day hiking trip in Kathmandu. Hikers will be ascending around 2105 meters above sea level. Kathmandu is approximately 1,400 meters above sea level; from there, you will hike up to 2,105 meters. However, the Shivapuri hiking is an easy-level hiking trail, where hikers will enjoy the full of nature’s beauties, flora, and fauna, as well as far views of beautiful snowcapped Himalayas. The hiking trail is well-maintained with staircase steps and a wider trail through the dense forest. Hence, normal, physically fit hikers can go manage the Shivapuri day hiking. Even the hikers are below-average hikers, and senior citizens or those below 10 years also can manage to hike the Shivapuri day hike. So, the Shivapuri Nagarjun hike is an easy and comfortable day hike that normal, healthy travelers can manage to hike.

Food and Drinking water During the Hiking

Shivapuri Nagarjun's day hiking would be around 4-5 hours a day. However, hikers will hike through the lush forest and beautiful landscapes. You will hike and ascend for approximately 2 to 3 hours and stay some time on the top viewpoint to explore the beautiful Himalayas. Whereas going down will take around one and a half hours. While hiking to the Shivapuri National Park, there are no hotels or teahouses. We will provide you with a dry picnic, light snacks while hiking, and also mineral water. However, if you are a food lover, you can bring a packed lunch so that you can have it while on the top of the viewpoint. If you are conscious about your health, please bring the boiling water and carry on your refillable water bottle. Throwing the garbage in the hiking trail is prohibited, such as water bottles, plastic waste, and other trash that needs to be brought back with you. Hence, after we drop you off at the hotel, you can have a variety of food options.

Backpack for Shivapuri Day Hiking

Footwear

  • Hiking or trekking shoes
  • Trekking shocks
  • Hiking pole
  • Ankle bandage

Clothing wear

  • Hiking trouser
  • Windcheater
  • Light jacket
  • T-shirt

Other Essentials

  • Sunglass
  • Head hat
  • Gloves and face mask
  • Refillable hot and cold water bottles
  • Dry snacks like chocolate, dry fruits
  • Binocular and camera
  • Airphone to listen to music
  • Umbrella or raincoat

Toiletries

  • Wet wipes
  • Suns cream
  • Lip balm
  • Tissue, napkin
  • First aid kit box

Additional Trip or Departure to Home

After finishing the Shivapuri Nagarjun day hike around the middle of the day, we will drop you off at your hotel accommodation. However, this is a day hiking trip, which is an additional retreat with beautiful nature walking for travelers. Once you finish the day trip, the next day you can either go for another trip, like a city tour, trekking, jungle safari, freshwater rafting, bungee jumping, a village tour, or a Nagarkot retreat, whatever interests you have on the Nepal trip. Travelers can have the best advice from Touch Planet Treks. Please let us know your available time; we will plan the best trip for you. If the travelers finish the trip in Nepal, then you can depart to your home country. Hence, any advice or inquiry, please let us know; we will fulfill your desire for happy travel.

Conclusion of Shivapuri Nagarjun Day Hiking

Shivapuri day hiking offers travelers incredible peace and a beautiful exploration of nature, including stunning views of the Himalayas, along with a variety of flora and fauna. Hikers will immerse themselves not only in this beautiful environment but also in the physical fitness that comes with nature hiking. Travelers who feel burdened by city life and seek to discover nature will find that Shivapuri Nagarjun is the perfect destination. Additionally, those enthusiastic about birdwatching at Shivapuri National Park will find prime spots for observing a variety of birds. Travelers won’t face significant challenges, as the hike is only about 2105 meters above sea level, unlike trekking in the high mountains. The Shivapuri day hiking trail is well-maintained, ensuring an enjoyable and easy hike for all. Thus, the Shivapuri Nagarjun Day Hiking experience provides travelers with incredible peace and opportunities for nature exploration.

FAQs

The Shivapuri Day Hiking distance will be approximately 30 km, from the entry point to going up the viewpoint and coming back.

The day hiking Shivapuri Nagarjun day hiking viewpoint’s height is approximately 2105 meters above sea level.

The Shivapuri day hiking cost would vary depending on the services, food, and accommodation quality. However, the only day hiking of Shivapuri Nagarjun for a day is USD 59 for each person. If the travelers are in the group, the prices and costs will be less.

The Shivapuri entry gate will be opening morning from 7 am to evening 5 pm.

The Shivapuri Nagarjun is best for bird watching, short day hiking, nature exploration, jungle hikes, varieties of butterflies watching, and exploration of beautiful Himalayas ranges.

During the Shivapuri day hike, you can view the Annapurna ranges, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, and even the world's tallest mountain, Everest, which can be seen far away from the Shivapuri viewpoint.

During the Shivapuri day hike, there will be a chance to encounter the leopard, Himalayan black bear, jungle cat, golden jackal, Hanuman monkey, 180 species of birds, 102 species of butterflies, deer, wild boar, and many others.

The entry fees of Shivapuri National Park are Rs 100 for Nepali citizens (approx. USD 0.8), Rs 600 for SAAC nationals (approx. USD 5), and Rs 1000 for foreigners (approx. USD 8).

Yes, there will be leopards in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park; however, during the hike in the park, it might be difficult to encounter the leopards due to overcrowding; leopards will hide from human activities. Yes, if you are lucky and early in the morning, there will be chances to encounter the leopard.

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