| No of people | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 1 | $65 |
| 2 - 3 | $45 |
| 4 - 8 | $35 |
| 9 - 30 | $30 |
From the respective hotels in Kathmandu, our guide and staff receive you at the hotel for a short drive. The drive heads, south-west past the famous Balaju Water Garden and a Park, the drive heads to winding up.
To reach the entrance of Nagarjun & Shivapuri National Park, from here start the hike. For a physically fit and athletic person takes only 3-4 hours both ways from the entrance gate. But for normal people will be a full day hiking of 5-6 hours or more, but this is a holiday. So, it is better, to take time with an easy pace and start the steep climb for the first few hours.
Although some section leads to a steep up, but enjoyable following the serene forested path. After a few hours reaching a wide sloped grassy field, nearly halfway to the top of Nagarjun, Jamacho Hill.
After a refreshing rest, enjoy the sweeping views of Kathmandu city and the valley. The last leg of the journey leads to a steep climb into beautiful woods of rhododendrons and pine trees. On top reward you with a spectacular panorama of surrounding landscapes with views of Himalayan peaks.
Includes super vista of the Kathmandu Valley and city, and enjoy the cool refreshing air amidst enchanting woods. At the top of Nagarjun, Jamacho stands a small monastery with a statue of the 7th-century Buddhist saint.
A tantric Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche, meditated in the caves of Kathmandu Valley. On his journey to Tibet, the monastery also treasures a statue of Shakyamuni, the present Buddha.
After a good rest with alluring views of the surroundings, return walks downhill on the same forested trail. The walk ends, reaching the entrance and exit of Nagarjun and Shivapuri National Park. From here a short drive reaches your respective hotels, after a wonderful and refreshing day on Nagarjun, Jamacho Hiking.
Approx. 10 km North-West from the main city hub, the drive covers a close distance of 4-5 km to the start of hiking. The walking takes much longer than the actual distance, due to twists and turns with winding trails. As well as steep climbs of a few hours, taking more than 3-4 hours on the average from starting point.
The downhill of less than two hours to the parking lot, at Nagarjun and Shivapuri National Park entrance; and exit post.
Yes, Treklanders will arrange the packed lunch, for the day hiking of more 5-6 hours with drives both ways. Please inform in advance of the options of veg and non-veg, the guide and staff will carry or hand you before the hike.
Our expert Treklanders guide and staff will lead the day hike from the start at the hotel. As well to the end of hiking and escorts you to the hotels.
Can enjoy the Nagarjun and Jamacho Hike, in all seasons of the year, but best in spring when the days are longer. Full of sunny hours, the season for wildflowers in bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various colors and species.
The next best time is autumn/ fall when most days are clear with sunny, but get dark sooner. Cold morning and late afternoon, can hike in winter times also most days are crystal clear blue sky. But gets dark soon by 5 pm due to limited sunlight hours, cold morning and late afternoon.
