1-Day Kathmandu Monasteries Tour with Shivapuri National Park Hike

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See the Reclining Statue of Vishnu in Budhanilkantha
• 02 Hike through Shivapuri National Park, home to 177 bird species
• 03 Walk up to Nagi Gompa for soaring views over Kathmandu Valley
• 04 Visit the hilltop Kapan Monastery, a renowned centre for Tibetan Buddhism
• 05 Explore Boudhanath Stupa after passing several Tibetan monasteries

Explore Kathmandu's spiritual landmarks on this full-day tour, combining sacred sites with a scenic hike through Shivapuri National Park. Visit the Reclining Statue of Vishnu in Budhanilkantha, walk up to the Tibetan Nunnery of Nagi Gompa for soaring views over the Kathmandu Valley, and continue to the hilltop Kapan Monastery. The day ends at Boudhanath Stupa after passing several monasteries built following the Chinese invasion of Tibet.

Walk 3 km uphill to reach the Tibetan Nunnery of Nagi Gompa, from where you can enjoy a soaring view of the Kathmandu Valley.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Kathmandu, Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park

Languages Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri Hike and Sacred Monasteries

• Start the tour with a visit to the Reclining Statue of Vishnu in Budhanilkantha.
• Then proceed for a hike in Shivapuri National Park, the main source of water in Kathmandu and home to 177 species of birds and many wild animals such as deer, bears, leopards, and monkeys.
• Walk 3 km uphill to reach the Tibetan Nunnery of Nagi Gompa, from where you can enjoy a soaring view of the Kathmandu Valley.
• Follow the ridgeline to the southeast and reach Kapan Monastery. Located on a hilltop north of Boudhanath Stupa and founded by Lama Thupten Yeshe, the artistic Kapan Monastery is one of the famous places to learn the basics of meditation, Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist psychology, and philosophy.
• From Kapan Monastery, it is approximately an hour's easy walk to Boudhanath. On the way, visit several monasteries that were built after the Chinese invasion of Tibet.
• Enjoy Boudhanath Stupa and drive back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Kathmandu tour guide
• Luxury vehicle (car, van, minibus, or bus), depending on the group size
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Meals
• Tips and gratuities

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Drinking water
• An umbrella in case it rains

Know before you go

• The guide will pick you up from your hotel at around 8:00 in the morning.

• The tour includes 4-5 hours of walking, so please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and an umbrella in case it rains.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Budhanilkantha, Nepal

Tour start

Budhanilkantha, Nepal

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.