Champadevi Hike is one of the shortest one-day hikes in Nepal. This hike is suited for those who have comparatively less time. It gives enough gateway to explore the beauty of Nepal. The hike also offers beautiful views of the mountains in the Langtang, Ganesh, and Gauri Shankar ranges. Likewise, the hike also heads to the Champadevi temple which is a prominent Hindu temple.
Highlights of Champadevi Hike:
✔ Hike along the serene trails around the Kathmandu Valley.
✔ Relish the views of the natural landscapes and mountains.
✔ Visit a revered Hindu shrine in the outskirts of Kathmandu-Champadevi.
An Overview of the Champadevi Hiking Route:
The Champadevi Hike is the best way to get one with nature. First of all, the trip begins from Kathmandu and heads to Bhanjyang on a short drive. The hike slowly rises along the trail through dense forest filled with a variety of plants and flowers. During the Champadevi Hike, the hike features even more mesmerizing Bagmati River, Bungmati, Khokana, and Pharping. You can also come across several Buddhist monasteries on the way to the top. Next, you reach the top of the Champadevi hill.
Here, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of the Himalayas in Ganesh, Langtang, and Gauri Shankar ranges. Likewise, the vantage point also offers views of the nearby Phulchowki and Chandragiri hills. At the top of the hill, you can also explore the Champadevi Temple. The temple is also one of the biggest Hindu temples around the valley. After exploring the hilltop, you descend to Puspalal Park. A short drive back to Kathmandu concludes the trip.
Conclusion
Lastly, the Champadevi Hike is perfect for those who have little time to enjoy a hike near Kathmandu. Above all, you can take in Kathmandu’s mesmerizing features all at once. Therefore, in contrast to other hikes, Champadevi Hike is a lifetime experience.
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We will take a drive that takes to the small hill resorts at Hattibhan near Chobar gorge where the Bagmati River flows. The drive takes uphill through the Hattibhan resorts. From here we hike for nearly two hours towards northwest a steep climb to the top of the ridge at 2,285 m with majestic panorama of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Jugal Himal all the way to Gaurishanker mountain range overlooking the views of Kathmandu city and the valley.
After seeing some of the mesmerizing view of Himalayas, mountains, religious, cultural sites and collecting the memorable moment descend towards Hattibhan resorts for lunch and continue drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to respective hotels.
