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Champadevi Hike

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Duration

Nepal

Country

Easy Trek

Grade

2285

Max altitude

private vehicle

Transportation

Hotel/Mountain lodge

Accommodation

Mid Feb to May, Mid Sept to Mid Dec

Best season

Self meal

Meals

Trip Overview

Situated at the southwestern side of Kathmandu Valley, Champadevi hiking is short, easy, and full of joy. If you want to go away from the bustling city life of Kathmandu and experience the lifestyle of the countryside in the sanctuary of a serene green environment, then this hike is perfect for you. Champadevi hike offers you a superb time visiting the countryside so close to the city with marvelous views of mountains towards the north side.
 
Champadevi hike starts in the morning, driving to the Pharping, on the way to the famous Dakshinkali Temple. It is said that Guru Ringponche (Padmasambhava) spent some time in Pharping doing meditation while going back to Tibet in the early 7th Century. You will explore the lush greenery with the authentic lifestyle of farm life.  After hiking for about 2-3 hours, you will be on the ridge of Champadevi hill. Enjoy the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley from the top. Apart from it, observe the gorgeous mountains, including Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal, and Dorge Lakpa. Return walking on the well-developed trail and drive back to the hotel with memories that last long.

Trip Highlights

  • Fantastic view of mountains including Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal and several others.
  • Marvelous views of mountains towards the north side.Fantastic view of mountains including Langtang, 
  • Experience lifestyle in the countryside.
  • Explore the lush greenery.

Itinerary

In the morning, we will pick you from the hotel and drive to Pharping for 1 hour. Start to hike to Champadevi hill, passing by Monasteries; walking through pine and rhododendron forests with prayer flags all around. Reaching the top of Champadevi hill, have lunch there with a fantastic view of mountains including Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal and several others. Trek down to Machhegaon where you will take some rest. Our car will pick you from Machhegaon at around 4 PM and drive to the hotel.

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FAQs

You can get an On Arrival Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon arrival. If you are planning to get a visa from your country visit the Nepalese Embassy there. If you are traveling by land through India, then the visa is provided by the Immigration office at the border. You need to have a valid passport and passport-size photographs to complete the visa acquisition process. The visa fee varies according to your holidays in Nepal. For 14 days, $25 For 30 days, $40 For 60 days, $100

You need just to fill up the booking form. We will email the details after we receive a booking form. Minimum deposit amount, i.e. 25% of the total amount must be paid in advance within ten days of the booking confirmation for reservation of your pace in the team. The remaining balance must be paid before 30 days of the trip.

Our official guide will be in front of the arrival gate by showing the placard to pick you from the airport.

We will book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu with a comfort and luxury room. 24-hour hot water and wifi facilities will be available in the Hotel. The hotel can also be provided as per your requirements.

The bedrooms will have essential amenities and a shared toilet There will be no heating facility in the bedroom, but the dining hall will have a chimney heater. We will provide sleeping bags during a trek but you can bring yours as well.

You will get 3-4 showers during the trip. You can order the hot water, but only a few lodges would provide it. Due to extreme cold and snowy weather, you might not require taking a shower too often. Our guide will provide other instructions on maintaining personal hygiene.

You can have Chinese, American, Local Tibetan food, Indian and Nepali cuisine. You can choose to have either vegetarian or non-vegetarian food.

We will provide porters to carry your luggage, Every two trekkers for one porter. You will only be carrying your day backpack with valuable things. We will also provide you with luggage if you do not have one.

Most of the areas will not have an internet facility but will have a telephone facility. Our guides will also be carrying cell phones in case you need to reach out to someone.

All our guides speak good English and are licensed and certified by the Nepal government.

You will not have to pay the extra amount for a guide and porter. Your trek amount will include the salaries for a guide and porter but you can give some tips yourself.

We take from 2-20 persons in a group. If there is a larger group from the same organization, college, University, or family we can also manage for that. We also arrange a private trip according to the requirements.

You will need to be moderately fit for most of our treks. But for trips that take longer days and take higher altitudes like in any trek, you will need extra fitness. It all depends on the trip you choose.

If you have any emergency injuries or high altitude sickness it will cover any medical treatments, trip cancellation, or helicopter evacuation in case of emergency. Our government-trained guides will assist you in any emergency that arises during the trek.

The money will not be refunded even though the trip is not completed due to many reasons like weather conditions or other personal reasons.

Yes, it is safe to travel as a single woman traveler with us. We assure safety and security for the women traveling on their own. We take full responsibility for this matter.

The best time is from September to December and February to May.

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Trip Overview

Situated at the southwestern side of Kathmandu Valley, Champadevi hiking is short, easy, and full of joy. If you want to go away from the bustling city life of Kathmandu and experience the lifestyle of the countryside in the sanctuary of a serene green environment, then this hike is perfect for you. Champadevi hike offers you a superb time visiting the countryside so close to the city with marvelous views of mountains towards the north side.
 
Champadevi hike starts in the morning, driving to the Pharping, on the way to the famous Dakshinkali Temple. It is said that Guru Ringponche (Padmasambhava) spent some time in Pharping doing meditation while going back to Tibet in the early 7th Century. You will explore the lush greenery with the authentic lifestyle of farm life.  After hiking for about 2-3 hours, you will be on the ridge of Champadevi hill. Enjoy the panoramic view of Kathmandu Valley from the top. Apart from it, observe the gorgeous mountains, including Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal, and Dorge Lakpa. Return walking on the well-developed trail and drive back to the hotel with memories that last long.

Trip Highlights

  • Fantastic view of mountains including Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal and several others.
  • Marvelous views of mountains towards the north side.Fantastic view of mountains including Langtang, 
  • Experience lifestyle in the countryside.
  • Explore the lush greenery.

Itinerary

In the morning, we will pick you from the hotel and drive to Pharping for 1 hour. Start to hike to Champadevi hill, passing by Monasteries; walking through pine and rhododendron forests with prayer flags all around. Reaching the top of Champadevi hill, have lunch there with a fantastic view of mountains including Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal and several others. Trek down to Machhegaon where you will take some rest. Our car will pick you from Machhegaon at around 4 PM and drive to the hotel.

Not Satisfied with this itinerary?

Customize this trip with help from our local travel specialist that matches your interests.


FAQs

You can get an On Arrival Visa at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu upon arrival. If you are planning to get a visa from your country visit the Nepalese Embassy there. If you are traveling by land through India, then the visa is provided by the Immigration office at the border. You need to have a valid passport and passport-size photographs to complete the visa acquisition process. The visa fee varies according to your holidays in Nepal. For 14 days, $25 For 30 days, $40 For 60 days, $100

You need just to fill up the booking form. We will email the details after we receive a booking form. Minimum deposit amount, i.e. 25% of the total amount must be paid in advance within ten days of the booking confirmation for reservation of your pace in the team. The remaining balance must be paid before 30 days of the trip.

Our official guide will be in front of the arrival gate by showing the placard to pick you from the airport.

We will book a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu with a comfort and luxury room. 24-hour hot water and wifi facilities will be available in the Hotel. The hotel can also be provided as per your requirements.

The bedrooms will have essential amenities and a shared toilet There will be no heating facility in the bedroom, but the dining hall will have a chimney heater. We will provide sleeping bags during a trek but you can bring yours as well.

You will get 3-4 showers during the trip. You can order the hot water, but only a few lodges would provide it. Due to extreme cold and snowy weather, you might not require taking a shower too often. Our guide will provide other instructions on maintaining personal hygiene.

You can have Chinese, American, Local Tibetan food, Indian and Nepali cuisine. You can choose to have either vegetarian or non-vegetarian food.

We will provide porters to carry your luggage, Every two trekkers for one porter. You will only be carrying your day backpack with valuable things. We will also provide you with luggage if you do not have one.

Most of the areas will not have an internet facility but will have a telephone facility. Our guides will also be carrying cell phones in case you need to reach out to someone.

All our guides speak good English and are licensed and certified by the Nepal government.

You will not have to pay the extra amount for a guide and porter. Your trek amount will include the salaries for a guide and porter but you can give some tips yourself.

We take from 2-20 persons in a group. If there is a larger group from the same organization, college, University, or family we can also manage for that. We also arrange a private trip according to the requirements.

You will need to be moderately fit for most of our treks. But for trips that take longer days and take higher altitudes like in any trek, you will need extra fitness. It all depends on the trip you choose.

If you have any emergency injuries or high altitude sickness it will cover any medical treatments, trip cancellation, or helicopter evacuation in case of emergency. Our government-trained guides will assist you in any emergency that arises during the trek.

The money will not be refunded even though the trip is not completed due to many reasons like weather conditions or other personal reasons.

Yes, it is safe to travel as a single woman traveler with us. We assure safety and security for the women traveling on their own. We take full responsibility for this matter.

The best time is from September to December and February to May.

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