Shivapuri Day Hiking excursion

After breakfast; drive for about an hour reach to Budhanilkantha temple and spend some time here for visit of a statue of Lord Vishnu lying horizontally along a roll of snakes and photography. Afterwards, a short drive to Muhan Pokhari the check post to get the permits for hiking into the Shivapuri National Park and start hiking. After couple of hours’ steep hike reach the peaceful ground with small tea house for tea/coffee owned by the Baba, a small stupa and monastery. From here the trail continue uphill stairs through the lush forests with sounds of birds and animal encounters, streaming waterfalls and charming green sceneries. Eventually reach the Nagi Gomba with the fluttering prayer flags and warm presence of nuns make this a tranquil spot of the hike. From here enjoy stunning views of Kathmandu valley and mountains between peaceful surroundings. After sometime rest and having pack lunch with tea/coffee that monastery’s tea shop offers, start hike downhill enjoying the nature of dense forest. Although the hiking trail straight up and down hill and the steps in the stone stairs can be physically demanding but the reward is worth which approach the top of Shivapuri hill. Finally, the hike is finished which takes about 6-7 hrs at the trail head and drive back to Thamel.