About this experience
Champadevi (about 2200m) is a pure nature walk , located in the southwest of Kirtipur, an ancient city of Kathmandu. Join this day tour where to hike without any disturbance of vehicles and pollution. As you go higher up the hill, see mountain peaks and a bird's eye view of the valley. Enjoy the cool air when you arrive at the top of Champadevi hill. Have your lunch, take pictures, and hike down to Kirtipur where your car will be waiting to take you back.
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr–7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr–7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
What is included
- Experienced Local guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (inside Kathmandu Valley only)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
On your way, you will pass by Kirtipur, a historic and cultural city. You will start seeing views of the mountain and Kathmandu valley.
You'll then start to hike up to Champadevi Hill, which begins with a steep path up. Once you start getting higher, you will see an amazing bird's eye view of the valley. The Bagmati River, monkey temple, Patan durbar square, Bungamati and Khokana can be pointed from the route.
After about an hour, you will reach pass by a tiny Bosan village where you will see traditional houses of the Tamang people. The hike should be relatively easy for about 45 minutes until you pass through the forested trail. After an hour, you will arrive at Deurali where you can see Ganesh and the Lantang Himalayan Range. From Deurali, you'll hike 1.5 hours to reach the top of Champadevi where you will enjoy the cool air and your packed lunch and refreshments. Take pictures before hiking down to Kirtipur where your car will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Kathmandu.
Champadevi is a Hindu Goddess temple situated in hillock. In Nepali New year, thousands of Kathmandu people visit temple for blessings. It offers an beautiful mountain view. The trail passes though the forest.
Meeting and pickup information
- Hotel Green Eco Resort
Languages and tickets
- cmn — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Alpine Asian Treks and Expedition P. Ltd.
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 10 years
- A moderate amount of walking and hiking up/down hills is involved
- Those who are joining the tour from outside Kathmandu Valley must come to the departure location
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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