Shivapuri Day Hiking
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Is Shivapuri Day Hiking worth booking?
Shivapuri Day Hiking is a 5-hour experience in Kathmandu, Nepal, from $180 per person. It scores 41 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 41 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $180 per person
Shivapuri Hiking takes you at the height of 2,535 m high within pristine surroundings, located straight north direction from Kathmandu city and surrounding valley situated high of the valley rim, which falls within Shiva
What you get
- Private Transportation / Guide / Parking Fees
About this experience
Shivapuri Hiking takes you at the height of 2,535 m high within pristine surroundings, located straight north direction from Kathmandu city and surrounding valley situated high of the valley rim, which falls within Shivapuri Watershed and a Wild-Life Reserve and made it into as Shivapuri National Park. Highlights: A scenic day hike far and away from city area within pristine location of beautiful green hills. Explore rural farm life around villages on route and visit interesting Buddhist monastery. Walk into serene dense woodland of coniferous forest facing grand views of Kathmandu valley. From Shivapuri Hill enjoy fascinating views of Central and western Himalayan range of peaks.
What's included
Included
- Private Transportation / Guide / Parking Fees
Not included
- Food and Drinks / Entrance Fees
What you'll see and do
Shivapuri National Park
Shivapuri Hiking takes you at the height of 2,535 m high within pristine surroundings, located straight north direction from Kathmandu city and surrounding valley situated high of the valley rim, which falls within Shivapuri Watershed and a Wild-Life Reserve and made it into as Shivapuri National Park. Shivapuri Hill an interesting day hike of 3-4 hours on both ways walk takes you with short drive north from the city towards interesting holy site of Hindu temple Buddhanilkanta or Narayanthan with idol of sleeping Lord Vishnu on a bed of serpent. From here enter the park premises with visit of Nagi monastery an interesting peaceful area a place for Buddhist Nun, from here with climb into nice cool shade of forest to reach on top of Shivapuri Hill at 2,535 m high. On reaching on top witness few huts of the Shiva temple nearby and enjoy dramatic scenery of Kathmandu city and the valley with range of rolling hills includes wide panorama of snow capped mountain range. Views of Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang with Jugal Himal range that extends further east towards Dorji Lakpa and Gaurishankar peaks, after a delightful moment descend back to the exit gate of Shivapuri National Park and drive back to your hotel, with wonderful day hike on Shivapuri Hill. Day Hike Details: Morning after breakfast our guide receives you for interesting short drive towards north from the city of Kathmandu to reach at exciting small town of Narayanthan with ancient Hindu temple where you can witness idols of sleeping Lord Vishnu on a bed of serpent within a large water pool. After holy site of Buddhanilkanta short drive to reach at the entrance of Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve at present a Shivapuri National Park. From the entrance gate walk within cool shade of forest with rhododendron-pines-fir-magnolia and oak tree lines, then with short climb and visit Nagi Gompa, a Buddhist monastery for Nuns. With interesting tour of the monastery and observing Nun and priest on religious activities, carry on with climb for few hours in the shade of alpine forested tree line to reach on top Shivapuri Hill at above 2,535 m high. Enjoy dramatic panorama of mountain range from Ganesh-Langtang to Jugal Himal range with views of Kathmandu valley below. Shivapuri a nice spot within tranquil environment with full of bird-life like magpies, sunbirds, and ruby throats found around this scenic serene hill. After a pleasant stop with scenic moment return walk on downhill to the gate of the park and then short drive back to your hotels with refreshing and scenic time on day hike to Shivapuri Hill.
240 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Transport Hub Nepal
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 41
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Shivapuri Day Hiking: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Kathmandu.
How much does Shivapuri Day Hiking cost?
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Prices start at $180 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Kathmandu usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Shivapuri Day Hiking take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Kathmandu is not rushed.
Is Shivapuri Day Hiking worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 41 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable outdoors in Kathmandu, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Shivapuri Day Hiking?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is Shivapuri Day Hiking suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Shivapuri Day Hiking?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Kathmandu can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Kathmandu and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shivapuri Day Hiking start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Kathmandu within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Kathmandu?
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On Outty we rank every Kathmandu experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Kathmandu Sightseeing Tour | UNESCO World Heritage sites, Classic Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Kathmandu?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Kathmandu?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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