Champadevi Hike | Veggie Nepal

Trip Details

About Trip

Champadevi hiking is an exciting day one-day hiking in the southern hill of Kathmandu valley. This hiking starts in the morning after an hour drive (20 km) to Pharping village. Pharping is a worth seeing places of Kathmandu as of Dakshinkali Temple. Dakshinkali is a temple of goddess Kali. In this temple every The hiking starts from Pharping. It will take about 3 hours to reach on top of the ridge. From the top you will see magnificent views of Kathmandu valley, Kritipur city, villages and beautiful Himalayan range (Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Jugal, Mt. Dorge Lakpa) Champadevi hill is also a pilgrimage site itself having Buddhist Stupa and Hindu Shrine on the top. Walking through the lush pine forest on the well-developed trail is a really wonderful experience. Have a lunch at the top then descend to the Kritipur in about 2 hours. From Kritipur drive back towards Kathmandu.

Trip summary

  • Height: 2,249
  • Highlights: Smell of the pine forests! Stupas and monasteries and views of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Jugal.
  • Hike Duration: Depending on the route, 4 to 6 hours.

Trip Highlights

  • Smell off the pine forests!
  • Stupas and monasteries
  • Views of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Jugal.

Outline Itinerary

  • Day 01: Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport
  • Day 02: Hike from Pharping to Champadevi .(Height: 2,249)
  • Day 01Arrival at Tribhuwan International AirportAfter arrival, first of all, we will be sightseeing around Kathmandu. kathmandu Durbar Square is an ancient palace where you can see the historical and cultural monuments and temples. Here you can see kastamandap temple, Kumari Ghar, Kal bhairav, and a museum. Overnight stay at the hotel.
  • Day 02Hike from Pharping to Champadevi .(Height: 2,249)Early morning, after having breakfast, An hour drive to Pharping. The hiking starts at Pharping. It will take about 3 hours to reach on top of the ridge. From the top you will see magnificent views of Kathmandu valley, Kritipur city, villages and beautiful Himalayan range (Mt. Langtang, Mt. Gauri Shankar, Mt. Jugal, Mt. Dorge Lakpa) Champadevi hill is also a pilgrimage site itself having Buddhist Stupa and Hindu Shrine on the top. Walking through the lush pine forest on a well-developed trail is a really wonderful experience. Have a lunch at the top then descend to the Kritipur in about 2 hours. From Kritipur drive back towards Kathmandu.

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