Duration
1 Day
Trip Grade
Easy
Max Height
2762M
Start/End
Thamel
Transportation
Private Van/Car
Group Size
Min 2 / Max 15
Best Season
March - Sept
Trip Overview
Phulchowki ( 2762m.) is situated 14 km south of Kathmandu city and takes 1 hour’s drive to get to the Royal Botanical Garden. It is the highest hill in the south of Kathmandu valley. you start to hike gradually uphill along the rugged motor-able road through a sub-tropical thick forest for about four hours and the area is most interesting in terms of vegetation. The magnificent view of the Himalayan ranges and the Kathmandu Valley is breathtaking on a clear day. After making a few detours come down following the same trail to Godawari within two and half hours and then drive back to Kathmandu.
Places to See/Visit: Phulchowki Top(2782m), Kathmandu Valley, Mountain views
What's Included In The Cost
- Ground transport in a comfortable private vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- All city tours with permits and entrance fees for museums and monuments
- All government taxes
What's Not Included In The Cost
- Lunch and dinner
- Alcohol, hot or cold drinks, bottled water, and other snacks
- Phone calls, internet, laundry, additional porters, and other personal expenses
- Travel insurance. (It is compulsory and covers emergency rescue and evacuate
- Other expenses which are not mentioned in the Includes section
Trip Itinerary
Food: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel
After Breakfast, Our Guide will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and then drive for around an hour to reach Godavari also called the Royal Botanical Garden by private vehicle. You will start to hike gradually uphill through the dense sub-tropical forest from the botanical garden. After 4 hours of ascending, we will reach the top of Phulchowki Hill. The stunning view of the eastern part of the Annapurna range to Gaurishankar in the east, Mt. Everest as well as the excellent view of Kathmandu Valley is the highlights of this journey.
You will spend a nice time there enjoying a delicious lunch (pack Lunch) overlooking the majestic view. After lunch, you will hike downwards for about 2 hours on the same trail to the Godavari and drive back to your Hotel in Kathmandu.
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Trip FAQ
No. People | Price/Person |
1 – 1 | USD 120 |
2 – 8 | USD 108 |
9 – above | USD 102 |
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