# Kathmandu: Hike, Heritage & Holiness | Champadevi day Hiking

**Category:** Cultural
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 8 hours
**Price:** from USD 80 per participant

## About

Escape the chaos of Kathmandu for a day packed with alpine adventure, living history, and spiritual energy. This curated tour blends a sunrise Himalayan hike, exploration of a hidden medieval town, and a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site.

Swap crowds for crisp mountain air on a 4-hour round-trip trail to the 3,200-meter summit of Champadevi. Capture sunrise over the Himalayas, then circle the hilltop stupa draped in prayer flags.

Step into a living museum in the 12th-century Newari town of Kirtipur, untouched by mass tourism. Visit the eerie Bagh Bhairav Temple, dedicated to a tiger-headed guardian deity, and the hilltop Uma Maheshwar Temple for panoramic valley views.

Savor a hearty Newari lunch—think spicy choila (marinated meat) or bara (lentil pancakes)—while soaking in old-world charm. End your day at the iconic “Monkey Temple,” a 2,000-year-old UNESCO site.

Climb 365 steps (guarded by mischievous monkeys!) to the golden stupa, its all-seeing Buddha eyes gazing over the valley. Spin prayer wheels, smell incense wafting from Tibetan shrines, and watch monks chant as the sun dips behind the hills.

## What's included

- Expert local guide
- Private transport with AC, hotel pickup/dropoff
- Light breakfast (local tea and bara)
- All entry fees (Swayambhunath, temples)
- All government tax
- Discover the best-kept secret of Kathmandu with a hike to the top of Champadevi
- Visit the ancient town of Kirtipur and see the Bagh Bhairav Temple
- Enjoy a traditional Newari lunch in the town of Kirtipur
- Explore the Swayambhunath Temple and see the all-seeing Buddha eyes
- Enjoy a light breakfast before your hike and a transfer to and from your hotel

## What's not included

- Personal expenses
- Insurance (Recommended)
- Tips (Optional)
- Anything that is not mentioned in the Include.

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## Booking

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- Book via the Yatra For Fun concierge (Kathmandu): support@yatraforfun.com · +977 970-8072951