Nagarjuna Hiking takes you through thick forests of rhododendron, pine, firs, ferns and chest nut. A peaceful and beautiful Nagarjun hiking is a good, family-friendly day hike, suitable for solo and small group hikers. This is a nature walk in the jungle without any disturbance by road. If you have a free day in Kathmandu, trek to Nagarjuna Peak offers Langtang, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal and Manaslu.
The Nagarjuna day hiking begins from Nagarjun gate after a short drive from Kathmandu, and we hike steep uphill through the woodlands to Jamacho Peak(2100 m). From top of Jamcho peak, we hike down to road and drive back to hotel. Nagarjun peak is a holy sites where Maha Manjushree, the founder of Kathmandu valley, saw Kathmandu valley as a lake from Jamacho Peak. So, Nagarjun is not only a day hiking sites but also a spiritual pilgrimage sites too.
Nagarjuna Hiking is a beautiful way to explore around Kathmandu valley. The Nagarjun day hiking explores the beautiful villages, culture and caves in Nagarjuna hill. Nagarjun is the nearest hill station of Kathmandu Valley which is covered by thick forest with historical and natural setting. Nagarjun Hiking tour makes your journey fruitful memory of a lifetime.
A day hiking to Nagarjuna is a part of Shivapuri National Park in the north-west of Kathmandu. It takes around 30 minutes drive by car from the city center. The day hike from Nagarjun gate. The certain fee need to pay for this day hiking.
Best Time to Nagarjuna Hiking
The short Nagarjun hiking trek is perfect for family with children, friends, solo, private or small group hikers. The Spring, Autumn, and Winter are the perfect season as the view is more clear and amazing, even though this is a four season hiking in Kathmandu.
Nagarjuna Hiking is an easy and short adventure in Kathmandu. Nagarjuna also called historically Jamacho Peak(2100 m). 1- day hike to Nagarjuna peak is the best opportunity to get out of the city to experience the nature of Nepal.
Nagarjun hiking last for 5 to 6 hours. The trail is uphill hike for 3 to 4 hours to reach top of Nagarjun peak. It is also possible to enjoy and view the different species of birds and animals in the dense forest. Of course once enjoy the spectacular Himalayan panorama, and takes 2 hours to get down to the car point then drive back to your hotel.
