Champa Devi Hiking

Overview

Champa Devi is a magnificent hill located to the south of Kathmandu valley, best for the short enjoyable hike. Champa Devi Hiking Tour starts with an hour drive to Pharping village (19 km) on the way to a Dakshinkali temple (a temple of goddess Kali). Leaving the Pharping village, the trial directs us the way through the pine forest.

Champa Devi Hill is situated at an elevation of 2,285m, having a Buddhist and Hindu shrine on the top. After the 3 hours of motivating walk, we submit the top. Enjoy the superb view of the central and western Himalayan range including Langtang, Gauri Shanker, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa and many other. Apart from that, you get the chance to admire the bustling Kathmandu valley and its dense settlement.

Itinerary

Day 1

The morning breakfast at your hotel is followed by a short drive to Pharping village (on the way to Dakshinkali temple). On the way passes two important historical towns: Kritipur and Chovar.

Day 2

On reaching Pharping village, we start our stunning walk towards the Champa Devi Hill along the way of Pine forest. It takes about 3 hours to reach to the top, admire the superb natural surrounding along with Hindu shrine and stupa of the hill.

Day 3

After exploring the beautiful area, walk back to the Pharping village. As the trial is mostly downhill it takes about 2 hours to get down. On arrival, catch our private vehicle and drive back to Kathmandu. Admire the fascinating landscapes of along the way and save those awesome memories.