Day HikesModerate

Shivapuri Peak Hike

Kathmandu Valley

Duration1 dayMax altitude2,732 mBest seasonOct–MayFromBudhanilkantha (Pani Muhan gate)

About Shivapuri Peak Hike

Kathmandu's highest rim summit (2,732 m) through Shivapuri National Park forest, passing Nagi Gompa nunnery and the sacred Bagdwar spring — source of the Bagmati river.

Duration

1 day

Max altitude

2,732 m

Best season

Oct–May

Route

Budhanilkantha (Pani Muhan gate) → Same

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