Budanilkanta-Sundarijal Hiking from Kathmandu
- Budanilkanta, Kathmandu
- 7 hrs
- Year round
$90
Description
Hiking through the lush jungles of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park lets you forget the hustle and bustle of the capital city and be submerged in nature and birdsongs. This day tour takes you deep into the national park where you walk amidst century old trees and for most part of the tour, the only sounds you will hear are of the leaves rustling to the wind, beautiful birdsongs and if lucky, deep grunts of barking deer.
Trip Highlights
- Hike into pine draped forests where birdsongs impregnate the air.
- Interact with nuns of a serene Buddhist nunnery in the middle of a forest.
Trip Itinerary
The hike begins from the holy temple of Buddhanilkantha Temple where you will be driven to from your hotel. The holy temple has a reclining statue of Lord Vishnu which is revered by both Hindus and Buddhists. After a quick visit inside the temple, you hike uphill into the national park.
Suddenly you are away from the cacophony of car honks of city and the only sound you will hear will be of reassuring sound of your footsteps on dried leaves, songs of bird and gentle rustle of leaves to the wind. You will also spot different species of birds native to the park. The trail while is an easy one with gentle climbs and descend and will take you past hamlets inhabited by the indigenous Tamang people.
An hour into the hike you will come across a serene Buddhist nunnery named Nagi Gompa. Buddhist nuns stay in the nunnery year around, practicing their faith and spiritual awakening in the small nunnery. The trail descends from the nunnery and follows a small river all the way to Sundarijal, which in English translates to ‘beautiful water’. Sundarijal is the main source of drinking water for the denizens of Kathmandu and it is a popular weekend hangout and picnic spot for the city dwellers. A vehicle and a driver will be waiting for you at the Sundarijal Bus Park to transfer you to your hotel.
Includes & Excludes
- Pick up and drop from and to hotel in non-ac private vehicle.
- Approximately 3-hour rafting on Bhotekoshi river.
- National Park permit
- Licensed english speaking guide
- Service charges
- Any other meals, bottled drinks, insurance and any other cost whatsoever not mentioned above
- Travel insurance
More Info
- Do not forget to carry water bottle and purifier along with you and please make sure that your clothes are non-sticky for you will have to walk in bushes on the trail.
Pick up / Drop point
- Pick up drop from hotel
- Drop off to the hotel