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Phulchowki Hill Hiking

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Max. Elevation
2782 m / 9127 ft
Group size
Min 1
Level
Easy
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Best Season
All around year
Starts at / Ends at
Kathmandu / Kathmandu
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Highlights

  • Super panorama from high Phulchowki Hill covered in beautiful forest
  • Enjoy view from Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh and Langtang to Everest range
  • Enchanting woodland lined with rhododendron, magnolia and pine trees
  • Refreshing cool mountain air in the harmony of pristine serene surrounding
  • Explore rural farm villages of great interesting impressive culture and custom

Overview

Phulchowki Hill Hike, the nearest high scenic hill within the Kathmandu valley rim.
 Located southeast from the city suburb within Lalitpur district, in a green environment surrounding of Godavari village area. 
 
A great way to spend a day away from the hustle and bustle busy city life of Kathmandu. A great escape in the harmony of pristine surroundings in the shade of lovely rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, and pine forest. 
 
 
Distance of about 20 k.m from Kathmandu, an hour or less drive to reach the starting point of the hike. Where walk starts from Godavari village a pleasant place with a botanical garden nearby, as the hike takes you on winding uphill. 
Climb of few hours to Phulchowki Hilltop, the highest point around Kathmandu valley at 2,782 m high. An excellent viewpoint overlooking more than 380-degree wide panorama of Himalayan snow peaks.
View as far to Annapurna, Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal in the west with Langtang and Jugal Himal towards the north. The views of Himalayan peaks stretch to the Everest range in the far-east direction, on a clear fine day.
 
Phulchowki Hill is also famous for bird watching about 90 species of birds have been sighted around this scenic hill. The common birds are babbler, Curia, Mountain Hawk Eagle, Woodpeckers, and the Black-throated Parrot-bill, to name a few. After a nice morning around the fresh surrounding, facing glorious views of the Himalayan range, then downhill to end the day hike.

Important Note

Walking Grade: Moderate with Ups and Downhill Walks.
Area of Trekking: Hill above Godavari botanical garden of Lalitpur district.
Highest Elevation: On top Phulchowki Hill at 2, 782 m, and 9, 127 feet. 
Location: South East of Kathmandu Valley rim.
Hike duration: For a day of 3-4 hours with drive both ways.
Best seasons: Nearly all season of the year except for monsoon times.

Trip Itinerary

Depart from the hotel after breakfast by 7 a.m. depending upon group size either in a car or coach. Where drive leads south of the city and over Bagmati Bridge that separates Kathmandu and Patan / Lalitpur city. 

Drive continues through Lalitpur city and then heading towards off the city limit and beyond to reach rural farm areas. On arrival at Godavari village and close to a botanical garden, start to walk uphill on a winding trail towards Phulchowki hilltop.

A beautiful spot in the cool forest surroundings enjoys the great panorama of Himalayan peaks from Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh, and Langtang Himal. Views of the mountain range extend to Jugal Himal with Gaurishankar as far towards Everest on the far eastern horizon. 

After a marvelous hike away from the hustle, the bustle city life of Kathmandu, head downhill to the Godavari parking area. Time permitting visit the botanical garden enriched with exotic vegetation and rare herbs and the drive to your hotel.

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Includes

  • All accommodation in 3*** hotel
  • All Ground transportation
  • Full board meal 3 times a day during the trekking and 3 cups of tea / Coffee
  • Govt. trained guide and necessary no. of porters with their insurance, salary and meals
  • One cultural show and dinner
  • TIMS permit card

Doesn't Include

  • International Flight, Airport tax and Nepal Visa fee
  • Major meals in Cities
  • All personal expenses such as bar bills, water, extra tea / coffee, snacks, shower, battery re-charge, laundry charge etc.
  • Personal clothing and gears, sleeping bag and Down jacket for trek
  • Tips to guide and porter
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