Bagdwar Hike through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Morning: Drive to Budhanilkantha and start the hike
- Get picked up from your hotel and take a short 30 to 40-minute drive to Budhanilkantha.
- Visit Budhanilkantha Temple and see the sacred Sleeping Vishnu statue.
- Enter Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park and begin your hike.
- Walk through dense forest trails with stone steps and fresh mountain air.
Midday: Reach Bagdwar
- Continue a gradual ascent through rhododendron and oak forests.
- Reach Bagdwar, the sacred source of the Bagmati River.
- Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and take a short rest with a packed lunch.
- Opt for a further hike toward Shivapuri Peak for wider Himalayan views.
Afternoon: Descend and return to Kathmandu
- Begin your descent along the same scenic trail.
- Exit the national park and drive back to Kathmandu.
- Get dropped off at your hotel.