Undoubtedly, the Champadevi day hike is the most popular hiking destination in Kathmandu Valley. This hike leads you to the sacred Hindu site Champadevi temple, elevated at 2285 m, in the southwest of the valley.
Champadevi hiking trail is just a 20km drive to Hattiban, where you’ll start your hike through the well-managed trail inside a green lush pine forest. Along the trail, you can spot the various species of birds and wildlife, enhancing the beauty of the journey.
This scenic day hike near Kathmandu Valley offers awe-inspiring views of the Valley and breathtaking landscapes at every turn. On clear weather days, you’ll be rewarded with magnificent vistas of the World's Highest Mt Everest, and other Himalayan peaks like Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, etc.
Starting Point and Ending Point of Champadevi Hiking
This one-day Hiking from Kathmandu to Champadevi begins and ends at Kathmandu. The starting point is located just a few kilometers away from Kathmandu.
Mountain Eco Trails Pvt. Ltd. provides a vehicle facility to reach the starting point of this day hike to Champadevi. After the hiking, your hiking guide will bring you to the trailhead to catch the vehicle and return to Kathmandu.
Champadevi hiking route from Kathmandu
Champadevi day hike begins at Hattiban Resort from where you’ll start ascending along the well-managed trail inside the green lush forest. The trail leads to Champadevi Temple, offering a peaceful and scenic journey. After reaching the temple, the trail follows and descends towards Bhundole ground, eventually leading you to Pharping where your private jeep will await your return.
Note: You can also embark on Jamacho Hiking, the nearest day hiking from Kathmandu Valley.
