Champadevi Day Hike
Starting Price
US$ 55.00
Joshuah T
Short and Fantastic!
Nice chance to stretch your legs for a few hours, walk through a few small villages, quiet & peaceful, and a fantastic view of the mountains and KTM valley from the top
Sze Yong T
Stunning Views, Cultural Insights, and Inner Peace
A Tranquil Escape from Kathmandu's Hustle and Bustle. Immerse Yourself in Nature's Serenity and Soak in the Spiritual Aura of this Sacred Site.
Trip Overview
Champadevi Hiking – one day hike
Champadevi Hiking – one day hike cost $55.00 per person (Min. Group size : 02)
Champadevi Hiking (2285m) is a fantastic hiking adventure in an exotically luring atmosphere. Champadevi one day hike is exciting trip to the southern hill of Kathmandu. For both Hindus and Buddhists, Champadevi is a religious site as large number of pilgrims visit this temple on full moon day to make an offering.
Now-a-days, tourists in Nepal are more attract to visit Champadevi hill as it offers superb views of the Himalayas from its ridge. Besides hiking adventure, tourist will get an opportunity to explore the countryside with authentic and traditional houses and local culture.
Champa Devi Hiking is one of the well-known trekking round Kathmandu Valley. This is 0.33 maximum hill round Kathmandu valley, that’s at the peak of 2278 meter. Champa Devi day trekking is one of the nice vacation spot to peer Kathmandu valley together with Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts, Beautiful eye catching mountains and its tiers which includes Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Annapurna, Langtang, Gaurishanker etc. A man or woman who’ve only a few time to spent in Nepal and he/she desires to see this entire Kathmandu valley or he would really like to peer panoramic view of many lovely mountains or desires to visit far flung region or he would really like to move in excessive land, for the ones reason Champa Devi may be the nice vacation spot.
During Champa Devi Hiking you also can see Bagmati river, Bugmati, Khokana, Pharping that are ancient locations of Nepal. You can see Fulchoki hill to your right, Chandra Giri that’s maximum hill round Kathmandu Valley to your left. We take a few relaxation once we attain Champa Devi and feature packed ingredients, cookies, junk ingredients that you take with you from Kathmandu.
Outline Itineary
Day 01: Champadevi Hiking - one day hike
What you will get?
Meals - Lunch
Guide
Transport
Detail Itineary
Day 01: Champadevi Hiking - one day hike
AM 07 - Drive from Kathmandu to Pharping
After your morning breakfast at the hotel (own expense), your tour guide will take you to Pharping, a small village which is 16 km away from the valley.
AM 08 - Short Hike and Pharping to Champadevi hill
Sightseeing of the Pharping village and 3-hour hike to the small hilltop named Champadevi hill through the pine forest.
AM 11 - Sightseeing at Champadevi Hill
Sightseeing on the hilltop with a spectacular view of mountains, temples and shrines.
PM 1:30 - Hike back to Pharping
After exploring the beautiful area walk back to the Pharping village. As the trail is mostly downhill, it takes about 2 hours to get down. 4pm: Back to your hotelAt the end of this hike, you will be picked up at Pharping village, driven back to Kathmandu valley and transferred to your hotel.
PM 13:30 - Hike to Kirtipur
After exploring the beautiful area walk down to Kirtipur. As the trail is mostly downhill, it takes about 2 hours to get down.
PM 16 - Back to your hotel
At the end of this hike, you will be picked up at Kirtipur, driven back to Kathmandu valley and transferred to your hotel.
Cost Includes
01. English speaking tourist guide
02. Transport from hotel to the hiking starting point and then back to the hotel after the hike.
03. Entry Fee
04. All the government tax and our service charges.
Cost Excludes
01. VISA charges
02. Accommodations
03. Personal expenses
04. Tips to the Guide and the Driver
05. Travel Insurance
06. Any type of alcoholic or non alcoholic beverages
Kathmandu Day Hike & Tour FAQs
The top day hiking trails around Kathmandu are the Champadevi Hike, Shivapuri National Park Trail, Nagarjun Jamacho Hike, and the classic Changu Narayan to Nagarkot route. These specific trail setups provide an immediate escape into lush subtropical forests and local farming villages without requiring multi-day commitments or domestic flights.
Most day hikes around the Kathmandu Valley are classified as easy to moderate difficulty. They do not require professional mountaineering background or specialized climbing gear; however, paths like Jamacho or Shivapuri Peak do feature sustained stone-stair climbing that requires basic physical fitness.
Yes, permits are required if your trail enters a protected national park zone. For example, entering the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park requires an entry permit costing NPR 1,000 (approx. USD 7.50) plus taxes for foreign nationals. Trails on open public valley rims like Champadevi require no permits.
Yes, on crystal-clear mornings you can see Mount Everest from the Nagarkot or Chandragiri hillsides. While Everest looks like a small white pyramid on the distant horizon, these day viewpoints offer sweeping vistas of closer ranges like Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, and Ganesh Himal.
Yes, independent solo hiking is safe and permitted on most trails around Kathmandu, but hiring a local guide is highly recommended for dense national park routes. Thick forests, intersecting local trails, and sparse markings can make navigation tricky without local assistance.
You should pack comfortable trail shoes, a windbreaker jacket, and at least 2 liters of water. Additionally, bringing portable power banks, sunscreen, a basic first-aid kit, lightweight snacks, and downloading offline mapping apps will keep you well-prepared.
The absolute best seasons are Autumn (September to November) and Spring (March to May) due to pristine mountain visibility and stable trail conditions. Winter hikes are also excellent, though early mornings can be cool and misty before the valley fog clears.
You can quickly reach trailheads by hiring a taxi using local ride-sharing apps like Pathao or InDrive. Alternatively, you can book an all-inclusive guided day tour package through a local operator that provides dedicated round-trip private transport from your hotel.
Yes, basic tea shops are available at the base of most trails, but options vanish completely once you enter deep forested ridges. It is essential to stock up on snacks and adequate fluids before stepping onto the mountain paths.
The absolute must-visit cultural points are the seven UNESCO World Heritage sites within the valley. These include the historic Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, the holy temples of Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan, and the ancient stupas of Boudhanath and Swayambhunath.