Champadevi Day Hike

Stop-by-stop along the trail. Times and altitudes are approximate — pace yourself.

1. 1

   Pharping (trailhead)

   08:001,500 m

   Take a bus or taxi to Pharping. The trail starts behind the Asura Cave monastery.

2. 2

   Pine forest ridge

   09:302,000 m2.5 km

   Steady climb through pine forest. Few people on weekdays.

   • Carry 2L water — no refills on the ridge
3. 3

   Champadevi summit

   11:002,278 m4 km from trailhead

   Stupa and small Hindu shrine at the top. Wide view over the valley; on clear winter mornings, Langtang and Ganesh Himal to the north.

   • Sunrise visit possible if you start before dawn

   • Trail can be slippery after rain — avoid in monsoon
4. 4

   Descend to Hattiban / Dakshinkali

   13:301,600 m

   Follow the ridge down. End at Hattiban Resort road or continue to Dakshinkali temple for a meal before heading back.