Shivapuri Peak Hike and Sleeping Buddha Sightseeing - a Day Tour

Shivapuri National Park hike is a eco-adventure from Kathmandu. It includes a visit to Budanilkantha on the way which is a sleeping idol of Lord Buddha, Vishnu and Shiva in a single monolithic structure.This hike takes you through Shivapuri National Park during this full-day eco-adventure from Kathmandu. Shivapuri is protected watershed area and forest that is home to more than five hundred native species of plants and animals. You will enjoy a fully guided hiking tour. Furthermore,you will climb a combination of gentle stone steps and walking trail to the peak of Shivapuri at 8,963 feet (2,732 meters) in elevation. Enjoy lunch while admiring views of the Langtang Mountain Range. 

Round-trip transportation from and to hotel in Kathmandu is included.

You will have chance to take a full-day hike in Shivapuri National Park, located near Kathmandu. On this trip, you will observe the beauty of the area's lush surroundings as you hike to the top of the Shivapuri peak. 

A guide from Oriental Journeys will pick you up from Hotel's doorsteps. Budhanilkantha Temple approximately 5 miles (8 kilometers) north of Kathmandu. It will take 20 minutes drive from Thamel. This temple is famous for the pond with a large statue of the reclining sigle image of Shiva, Vishnu and Buddha.

From Budhanilkantha, drive uphill to reach the gates of the Shivapuri National Park. Hiking start from Pani Muhan gate from the southern boundary of the area. The first part of trail follows motorable national park road which leads to stairs to reach Nagi Gumpa. Nagi Gumpa is  the only monastery where nuns can practice Buddhism. Foreigners often visit here for meditation.

It is a steep uphill hike along narrow trails that gradually lead up to Shivapuri. Continue on to pass by the starting point of the Bagmati River called Baagdwar Surroundings will beckon you to rest and enjoy the beauty of the forest. 

Finally, you will reach the peak after 4 hours of walk. The top of Shivapuri top is located at an altitude of 8,963 feet (2,732 meters). On the way to top you can enjoy the view of Langtang Mountain Range on a clear day and enjoy your pack lunch. Stroll around for a short time before taking a shortcut downhill and return to Kathmandu.

Although you are looking for some more days tour, you can further plan for this one day hike in a peaceful environment nearby Kathmandu. Please book this hiking tour for the fun to the fullest. 

Highlights of the tour

• Monolithic sculpture of Sleeping Buddha (Vishnu)
• Enchanting hiking tour
• wide view of Kathmandu Valley
• Top of Shivapuri hill at 2732 mtrs.
• mountain panaroma view from Shivapuri