Overview
Champadevi, situated at an altitude of 2285 m south – west of Kathmandu, is a pilgrimage site having a Buddhist stupa and a Hindu shrine commands many pilgrims visit this place on full moon day. After breakfast at Hotel, we drive 19 kms south of Kathmandu for about an hour to a place called Pharping (on the way to Dakshinkali Temple)
Champadevi is a magnificent hill located at an altitude of 2285 m south – west of Kathmandu which is one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in the Hindu and Buddhist religions.
It is one of the best, easy, short enjoyable one day hiking trips in the southern hill of Kathmandu valley ideal for all people who would strive to take the stirring hiking adventure while enjoying the natural sceneries. This hike starts in the morning after an hour drive to Pharping village (19 km) on the way to Dakshinkali temple (a temple of goddess Kali).
Walking through the lush pine forest on well develop trail is really wonderful experience. The trail goes gradually uphill for about half an hour towards the north ridge and then ascends further through the beautiful forest to Champadevi. It will take approx. 2 hours to reach the top of the ridge. Most of the walk is along the ridge and offers a spectacular bird’s eye view of the Kathmandu valley and mountains. From here we can enjoy the superb view of central and western Himalayan range including Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa and many others.
When you are leaving, the summit trail descends down to Hattiban through the dense forest which is rich with birds and other wildlife.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 : Nature Trail’s office
08:00 – Gather all groups in front of Nature Trail’s office (or pick you up from your place if you’re on the way Kathmandu – Pharping)
08:15 – Depart from office to hiking starting point approx. 1 hr drive which is 19 kms south West of Kathmandu
09:15 – Tea break, fill up water bottle or last minute shopping for the hike
09:30 – From here we start hiking gradually up following the trail to Champadevi
12:30 – On the way one can enjoy the different landscapes with the varieties of plants as well as birds.
Reach top of Champ Devi and have a magnificent views of Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa and many others.
Lunch break for one hour (It is advisable to bring your own water bottle for this trail as there is no source of water during this hike)
13:30– After enjoying leisurely lunch with good views of the Mountain View, we descend to Hattiban
15:30– Meet your vehicle at Hattiban and drive back to Kathmandu and drop the entire group member in front of Nature Trail’s office.