Shivapuri Day Hike

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

1. 1

   Budhanilkantha gate (entry)

   07:001,450 m

   Pay the SNNP entry fee at the checkpoint. Foreigners NPR 1,000, Nepalis NPR 100. Carry ID.

   • Start by 7am — the climb is hot after 10am even in winter

   • Payments: Cash only at gate
2. 2

   Nagi Gompa

   08:302,300 m3 km from gate

   Tibetan nunnery with a small tea stall outside. Good water refill and breakfast spot.

   • Quiet morning chants if you arrive before 9am

   • Water: Tap + bottled water at tea stall
3. 3

   Shivapuri Peak

   10:302,732 m5 km from Nagi Gompa

   Highest point on the northern valley rim. Small shrine, prayer flags, and a clear view north on cold dry days.

   • Ganesh Himal and Dorje Lakpa visible Nov–Feb

   • No reliable signal — tell someone your plan before starting
4. 4

   Descend via Baghdwar

   13:002,000 m

   Source of the Bagmati river. Quieter trail down through dense forest back to Budhanilkantha.