Kathmandu Valley Hike Phulchowki Mountain

Last updated on April 22nd, 2024 at 11:06 am

26KM drive and 26KM hike! Perfect warm up hiking before heading for any longer Base Camp treks. Distant view of Mt. Langtang, Mt. Ganesh Himal, Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Annapurna Himalayan range in limited time…

A day hike to Phulchowki Mountain (2791m above sea level), which is the highest hill in the Kathmandu Valley, is perfect warm up hiking trip before heading to two weeks / one week proper trekking to Nepal Himalaya. At the same time, it is appropriate day hike for those who has limited time but would like to observe whole Kathmandu valley as well as Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu and Annapurna Himalayan range far in distance. The view is great from the top, and the whole hike is pretty amazing. Besides, it’s a day hike!

After breakfast at your hotel, we start driving early in the morning to Godawari. The 13KM scenic drive to Godawari which is in south of Kathmandu offers you old houses with Newari style arts and architectures, see a giant Buddha statue at where Guru Rinpoche (Guru Padmasambhaba) was supposed to mediate on his way up to Tibet during the course for the first time. After tea and refreshment, we start our hike up through the dense forest of different species of trees, shrubs and herbs. The whole hike is for 26KM back and forth and it will take six hours in total for average hikers.

DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION

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DEPARTURE TIME

Please arrive by 6:45 AM for a prompt departure at 7:00 AM.

RETURN TIME

Approximately 7:00 PM.

WEAR

Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen.

INCLUDED

Trek leader	26KM drive, 26KM trek
1 hour time at the top with snacks and tea	Both way transport in mini-coach

NOT INCLUDED

Meals

Trek leader gratuity

-Perfect warm up hiking before heading for any longer Base Camp treks
-Distant view of Lagtang –Ganesh –Manaslu –Annapurna Himalayan range in limited time

Last updated on April 22nd, 2024 at 11:06 am

7.00 AM – 09.00 AM: Transportation

13KM highlights of drive includes:

Old Newari houses, arts and architectures, beautiful rice terraces, open space to breathe fresh air
Godawari Botanical Garden
Grand Buddha Statue where Guru Rimpoche (Padmasambhaba) meditated on his way up to Tibet

09.00 AM – 1.00 PM: Hiking

After tea and refreshment, we start our hike up through the dense forest of different species of trees, shrubs and herbs. The whole hike is for 26KM back and forth and it will take six hours in total for average hikers.

Summit of the Phulchoki offers great view of Kathmandu valley, Himalayan panorama of Langtang, Ganesh, Manaslu and Annaurna mountains far in distance.

1.00 PM – 2.00 PM: Free Time, snacks and tea at top of the mountain

One hour free time at the top of the Phulchowki mountain (2791m) with cup of hot tea and some Nepali snacks such as chowchow (fried instant noodles), chiura (beaten rice) and chana (cooked spicy chickpea).