Overview
Shivapuri hiking is quite popular among the new generations to escape the hustle and bustle lifestyle. The hiking is done in one day, going through dense forests, crossing wide meadows, and finally reaching the top of the hill. The hike is part of Shivapuri National Park. The park is an abode for 177 species of birds and a few wild animals, such as monkeys, cats, deer, leopards, and black bears. Wanting to hike inside the dense forests, watch the snow-capped mountains, and reach Kathmandu in a very short time? One of the preferred hikes is the Shivapuri hike.
The hike covers the beautiful scenery of the mesmerizing nature. Inside the dense forest area, we see waterfalls and streams, walk through the tunnels of the trees, and hear the lovely chirping of birds. As we gradually make the hike to the top, we see the stunning views of Mt. Everest, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Dorje Lapka, Mt. Hiunchuli, and many others. The place is also home to historical and cultural sites, including Shiva Temple and Nagi Gompa Monastery.
Trip Highlights
Rich in Flora and Fauna
Rural Nepalese Lifetsyle
Shivapuri National Park
Stunning Mountain Views
Upon your arrival at Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport, our official will be there to receive you and directly transfer you to the booked hotel. Get freshened up and take a rest. We will have a short overview of the trip at the hotel. If there is time remaining in the day, we will visit Thamel. The vibrant city of Thamel is the hub of major tourism and business sectors. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We wake up in the morning and have breakfast, then depart to visit Kathmandu. We prefer to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Center. We go to Kathmandu Durbar Square and visit historically beautified monuments such as a nine-story palace, Basantpur Dabali, the living goddess temple (a girl resides there, and she is supposed to be a symbol of goddess Durga), and many others. After then, we go to the most revered pilgrimage holy place, the Pashupatinath temple. The attractive temple gets the attention of everyone. The vegetation surroundings have many other temples and also some hiking areas to spend the time. We move ahead and visit Buddhist stupas such as Boudhanath and Swayambhunath. The stupas are historical and culturally highly dedicated centers to Lord Buddha. These are also the most visited places in Nepal. We almost completed our tour day and went back to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. We drive for about 45 minutes toward the Shivapuri National Park Gate. It is the main starting point for hiking to reach the top of Shivapuri Hill. We enter the gate, then move ahead on the moderately ascending trail by passing through the tunnels of the lush forests. The terrain is quite astonishing. As we go up, we follow the different trails, such as straight open meadows and steep stone stairs in the dense forests of manly trees of Senegalia catechu, Anogeissus pendula, Diospyros melanoxylon, Butea monospermam, Madhuca longifolia, Acacia koa, Rhododendron, Terminalia elliptica, etc. Then we reach the top of Shivapuri Hill and view the most enchanting mountain vistas of Mt. Everest, Mt. Langtang, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Dorjeelakpa, and many others. The surroundings of Kathmandu Valley are also fascinating. We take photos, enjoy the most thrilling moments of the hike, and prepare to go down to the Shivapuri National Park Gate. After arriving at the last point of the hike, we drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
We wake up in the morning and have breakfast. As per your flight schedule, we will drop you off at the Tribhuvan International Airport before 3 hours. Thank you so much for visiting Nepal. Have a good flight.
