Four Hills Of Kathmandu
Tour Details
Kathmandu valley is bowl-shaped. It’s central lower part stands at 1,425m, above sea level. Kathmandu valley is surrounded by four mountain ranges: Shivapuri hills 2,732m, Phulchowki 2,695m, Nagarjun 2,095m, and Chandragiri 2,551m.
Short Itenary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02: Shivapuri National Park
Day 03: Nagarjuna Hill
Day 04: Chandragiri Hill
Day 05: Phulchowki Hill
Day 06: Kathmandu
Day 07: Fly Back Home
Itinerary
Pick-up at Tribhuvan International Airport, meeting with your guide and transfer to the hotel. First impressions of Kathmandu (1 350 m) – walk to medieval Kathmandu Durbar Square and explore the beautiful complex of palaces, temples, shrines and courtyards built by the ancient Nepali kings between the 12th and 18th century. We bring you to our office and Thamel – the vibrant tourist area with hotels, restaurants and bakeries. We get to know each other over a welcome dinner at Nepali Chulo (authentic nepali food with cultural show).
Our short hike will start from Shivapuri Nagarjuna National Park, world’s nearest national park from capital city. Very close from the valley where the life is wild, the rich air takes you very close to nature, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is the second highest peak among the hills surrounding the Kathmandu Valley. It is 2,732 m at its peak with numerous sharp ridges radiating to all sides. Situated towards the north of the Kathmandu Valley, due to its strategic location and convenience, Shivapuri was proclaimed as a watershed area supplying more than a million liters of natural spring water to the city. After Shivapuri experienced several problems concerning soil erosion as a result of deforestation, over- grazing, cultivation on steep slopes etc.; reducing the quality and quantity of the water supplied, His Majesty’s Govt. of Nepal initiated a program to protect Shivapuri and its adjoining areas as a watershed and wildlife reserve in 1975. As recently as, in mid 2002 Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve was officially given a National Park status.
The hike inside this park is perfect indeed and very new experience to all new hikers. Suitable for anyone with limited time, this hike to Shivapuri national park is a perfect getaway to experience the nature in its best for anyone. This walk provides one with pristine nature surrounded by its soothing fragrance and serenity that can be very healing from the torn and torture of the modern life. On a clear day the mountain views in the north and bird’s eye view of Kathmandu valley from the summit is extremely astonishing.
The park is very rich in its bio-diversity that spread over the summit. The floras include alder, Schima and Castanopsis at lower part and Rhododendron, Oaks and Pine trees at higher. The animals like Black Panther, Common Leopard, Wild Boar, Muntjac, Rhesus and Common Langur monkeys forms the main fauns of parks along with over 300 species of birds, which includes some endangered and rare species.
After Shivapuri Hill this valley tour leads to Nagarjun Hill, also described in literature as Vindya Mountain, is the most popular pilgrimage site for Hindus as well as Buddhists. Explore a beautiful Jamacho Monastery where you can find the small statue of Nagarjuna Buddha. Relax in a truly scenic and tranquil location and take in the spectacular Himalayan scenery. From the top hill we can observe the historical Kathmandu valley and spectacular panaromic view of Langtang Ganesh Himalayan range, Manaslue and Annapurna and Rolwaling valley Himalayan ranges.
Chandragiri located at Kathmandu’s south-western part, the third highest mountain hill in Kathmandu. On the top of the mountain there is a beautiful hindu temple, Bhaleshower mandir, dedicated to Shiva or Bhaleshower madadev where historical King from Gorkha medidate just before he conqured the Kathmandu valley during Malla kingdom. The Mountain View from Chandragiri is magnificent and amazing cabal car ride from Thankkot, the border of Kathmandu valley.
Kathmandu’s highest hill Pulchowki hill 2760m is the famous for flora and bird watching. Also the garden of flowers, located at 14 kilometers southeast of Kathmandu. The hill boasts 570 species of flowering plants and 1/3rd of bird species in Nepal. Driving along the ridge of the hill and through the beautiful green woods you will encounter many rare birds including woodpeckers, Kalij, Stork, Spinney Babbler, Tibetan siskin, drogos, cuckoos etc. In the Spring season, 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.
More sightseeing and shopping in Kathmandu.
Transfer to International Airport. We hope you enjoy the staying in Nepal.
Trip Format
Price Included
- Private transportation
- cold lunch
- nature guide
- national park fee
- assistant guide
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