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Day hikes and short walks in Nepal, answered

Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Champadevi, Nagarjun, Namobuddha, Panchase and more: effort, time, best month and how to start from the city.

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Near KathmanduShivapuri, Phulchoki, Champadevi

Near PokharaPanchase, Sarangkot

Best monthsOct to Dec, Feb to Apr

TimeHalf day to full day

Hikes 6

What are the best day hikes in Nepal?Near Kathmandu: Shivapuri, Phulchoki, Champadevi, Nagarjun (Jamacho) and Namobuddha.
How do you hike Shivapuri or Nagarjun?Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park rims the north of Kathmandu.
What is the Phulchoki hike?Phulchoki (about 2,780 m) is the highest hill on the Kathmandu Valley rim, known for forest, birds and spring rhododendrons.
How hard is the Champadevi hike?Champadevi is a ridge hike south-west of Kathmandu, about 3 to 5 hours return from Pharping or Kathmandu.
What is the Panchase hike near Pokhara?Panchase (about 2,500 m) is a forested ridge above Phewa Lake with Annapurna views and a small temple.
Can you walk from Nagarkot to Changu Narayan?Yes.

What should you carry on a Nepal day hike?Carry 1 to 2 litres of water, a rain jacket, sun hat, snacks, a charged phone and a small first-aid kit.

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