Private Hiking Day Trip in Nagarjun Hill
Kathmandu, Nepal
Trip Type: Private Day Trips
Duration: 6 hours
This 6-hour private day trip starts from Kathmandu city and takes you to hike the nearby Nagarjun hill, located 6300 feet above sea level. This hike goes through Shivapuri National Park and is one of the most popular and relatively easier day hikes around Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy great mountains views and get a glimpse of the trekking experience in the Himalayan region.
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This 6-hour private day trip starts from Kathmandu city and takes you to hike the nearby Nagarjun hill, located 6300 feet above sea level. This hike goes through Shivapuri National Park and is one of the most popular and relatively easier day hikes around Kathmandu Valley. Enjoy great mountains views and get a glimpse of the trekking experience in the Himalayan region.The day trip begins with a scenic drive from Kathmandu to the Balaju Bypass and the gates of Shivapuri National Park where entry permits are checked.
Upon arrival, you will start hiking all the way to the top, passing through the forested area for about 2 hours. Upon reaching the top, witness a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Kathmandu Valley. Some peaks you will spot are Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and a few other mountains. There is also a Buddhist gompa (religious building) at the top.
The Nagarjun Hill is also called Jamacho Peak (6300 feet high) and got its name from the Nagarjuna’s cave residence where Acharya Nagarjun used to meditate. Other highlights of this hiking expedition in Nagarjun are the military fort, Nagarjun cave, the former King’s residence, and the Buddhist monastery.
You will trace the same route descending down and then dropped-off at your hotel.
Upon arrival, you will start hiking all the way to the top, passing through the forested area for about 2 hours. Upon reaching the top, witness a spectacular panoramic view of the entire Kathmandu Valley. Some peaks you will spot are Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa and a few other mountains. There is also a Buddhist gompa (religious building) at the top.
The Nagarjun Hill is also called Jamacho Peak (6300 feet high) and got its name from the Nagarjuna’s cave residence where Acharya Nagarjun used to meditate. Other highlights of this hiking expedition in Nagarjun are the military fort, Nagarjun cave, the former King’s residence, and the Buddhist monastery.
You will trace the same route descending down and then dropped-off at your hotel.
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