Nagarjung Day Hike

Nagarjung Day Hiking is probably the most popular hiking route around the Kathmandu Valley. The easy and gentle route with picturesque views is what attracts people every year. Along with the view of the Kathmandu Valley, you can also enjoy the Langtang and Jugal range. The hike also explores the esteemed Jamacho Monastery which sits at the top of Nagarjung Hill. All in all, the Nagarjung Day Hiking is an introduction to the natural and cultural beauty of the hill station to the north of Kathmandu.

Firstly, the Nagarjung Day Hiking Trip begins from Kathmandu with a drive to Budhanilkantha Temple. You can also explore this Hindu temple premise which is also the starting point on the hike. The hike starts with a gradual ascent and gets fairly steeper on few sections of the hike. You will continue through lush forests within the Shivapuri National Park. Also, you can sight a wide variety of flora and fauna which reside within the national park.