Nagarjun Forest Hike to Jamacho
A forest climb in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to the Jamacho stupa and viewpoint, only 20 minutes from Thamel.
- Duration
- About 4 hours up and down
- Start
- 7:30 AM from your hotel
- Group
- Private, up to 12
- Grade
- Moderate
Nagarjun is the forested hill on the valley's north-western edge, inside Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. Monkeys, barking deer and all sorts of birds live in the forest, and the trail climbs steadily under oak and rhododendron to Jamacho, at just over 2,100 m. Up top, a small stupa and a viewing tower look out across to the Ganesh and Langtang ranges.
It's only 20 minutes from Thamel to the park gate, so this is a great choice if you'd like a proper walk but only have half a day.
Highlights
- A forest trail with birds and monkeys
- Jamacho stupa and viewing tower
- Close to the city and back by early afternoon
How the day runs
Nagarjun
- 7:30 AM pickup and drive to the Phulbari gate of the national park.
- Climb through the forest to Jamacho, with breaks on the way.
- Walk back down and drive to your hotel, arriving at about 1 PM.
Tour facts
- Walking
- About 4 hours up and down
- Highest point
- Jamacho, just over 2,100 m
- Start
- 7:30 AM from your hotel
What the price includes
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur
- Private car to the trailhead and back
- A licensed, English-speaking hiking guide
- Drinking water
- Government taxes and our service charge
Not included
- National park entry fee
- Lunch and drinks
- Tips for your guide and driver
Good to know
- Meeting point
- Your hotel lobby in Kathmandu
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. If you cancel later or don't show up, the tour price is not refunded.
- Tour code
- KCT-HIKE-04
Questions about this tour
How fit do I need to be?
If you can walk for three or four hours with a few uphill sections, you'll be fine. Your guide sets the pace to suit the slowest walker, so nobody gets left behind.
What should I bring?
Walking shoes with good grip, a light jacket, a sun hat, sunscreen and a small day pack. We'll bring the water.
What happens if it rains?
A little rain won't stop us, but in heavy monsoon rain we'll offer you another date or a shorter route.
Want to change something?
Every tour is private, so we can easily change the start time, add a stop or even join two tours into one day. Just tell us what you have in mind!
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