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Phulchowki – Day Hiking from Kathmandu

About this experience

Phulchowki Hiking is a day hike (1 hour drive followed by 4-5 hours of Hike) to the nearest 2760m-high mountain. Phulchowki (Pul: Flowers; Chowki: Garden) , the garden of flowers, located at 14 kilometers Southeast east of Kathmandu is widely famous for flora and bird watching. The hill boasts 570 species of flowering plants and 1/3rd of bird species in Nepal. During spring, hill is fully covered by Rhododendron, the national flower of Nepal presenting the trail at its best. On reaching the top of hill, Phulchowki Mai shrine is present with Tibetan prayer flags giving the spot religious touch. Besides the natural trail, 

Phulchowki  Day Hiking Outline

Hotel Pick up; Drive to Godawari (45 mins) ; Hike up to Phulchowki Mai (3-4 hours); Lunch at Hill Top (1 hour); Descend down to Godawari (2 hour); Drive back to Kathmandu (45 mins)

At a glance

  • Duration: 24 hr
  • Private experience

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Phulchowki - Day Hiking from Kathmandu
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour24 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 24 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
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants

What is included

  • Buffet lunch
  • Hotel/port pickup
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Local taxes
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Itinerary and highlights

We will meet here or we will pick you up from your hotel inside Kathmandu Valley. Then we will drive to Godawari by private vehicle. We will Hike to the top of Phulchowki hill via Godawari forest. Spent some time there and return back

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Meeting and pickup information

  • You must contact us before 1 day for picuk up if you want us to pick you up from your hotel.
  • We can pick you up from anywhere in Kathmandu

Languages and tickets

  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Adventure Vision Treks and Travels

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Should be able to walk for atleast 4 Hours

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 24 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We can pick you up from anywhere in Kathmandu
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–5; Adult tickets: age 6+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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