About this experience
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.
At a glance
- Duration: 8 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 8 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
- Please bring enough drinking water, food as no source of water and shops are found during this hike.
What is included
- Transportation between Kathmandu and Pharping
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Professional tour guide
Not included
- Beverages and drinks
- Food and drinks (unless specified)
Itinerary and highlights
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.
Meeting and pickup information
- We offer pick up and drop off services inside Kathmandu city
Languages and tickets
- Japanese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Liberty Holidays
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
- Please bring enough drinking water, food as no source of water and shops are found during this hike.
- Minimum age is 13 years.
- We offer pick and drop off service from Hotels inside Kathmandu city ring road. For hotels outside ring road you need to pay additional charge.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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