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Chautari Trails

Champadevi Day Hike

A one-day climb through pine forest to the Champadevi shrine on the valley's southern rim, with views from Ganesh Himal to Langtang.

Duration
1 days
Highest point
2,285 m
Difficulty
Easy
Group size
up to 12
Best months
Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Region
Kathmandu Valley काठमाडौं उपत्यका

From, per person in a group of 2–4US$45

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For demonstration, not for trip planning. Altitudes, walking times and permit rules here are illustrative. Check current conditions with a licensed agency before you travel.

The trekयात्रा

The best short hike from Kathmandu: out of the city in half an hour and up to a ridge-top shrine above the valley.

Highlights

  • Himalayan panorama on clear days
  • Pine forest and the Champadevi shrine

Day by dayदिनचर्या

  1. Day 1: Hattiban to Champadevi and back

    Kathmandu

    Walking
    6 h
    Distance
    12 km
    Sleep at
    1,400 m
    Highest
    2,285 m

    Meals: lunch. Night: None (day hike).

Altitude profile

Altitude profile for Champadevi Day Hike: starts at 1,400 m in Kathmandu, highest point 2,285 m on day 1 (the day ending at Kathmandu), ends at 1,400 m.
Altitude by day, Champadevi Day Hike
DayEnds atAltitudeHighest point
1Kathmandu1,400 m2,285 m

Metres above sea level, by day. The dot marks the highest point.

Departuresप्रस्थान

Groups run once 1 person has paid a deposit. Bookings close 7 days before the start.

Upcoming departures, Champadevi Day Hike
StartsEndsSeats leftStatusBookPer person (2–4)
Fri 6 Nov 2026Fri 6 Nov 202612OpenBook the departure on Fri 6 Nov 2026US$45
Fri 20 Nov 2026Fri 20 Nov 202612OpenBook the departure on Fri 20 Nov 2026US$45
Sun 6 Dec 2026Sun 6 Dec 202612OpenBook the departure on Sun 6 Dec 2026US$45
Sun 20 Dec 2026Sun 20 Dec 202612OpenBook the departure on Sun 20 Dec 2026US$45
Wed 6 Jan 2027Wed 6 Jan 202712OpenBook the departure on Wed 6 Jan 2027US$45
Wed 20 Jan 2027Wed 20 Jan 202712OpenBook the departure on Wed 20 Jan 2027US$45
Sat 6 Feb 2027Sat 6 Feb 202712OpenBook the departure on Sat 6 Feb 2027US$45
Sat 20 Feb 2027Sat 20 Feb 202712OpenBook the departure on Sat 20 Feb 2027US$45
Sat 6 Mar 2027Sat 6 Mar 202712OpenBook the departure on Sat 6 Mar 2027US$45
Sat 20 Mar 2027Sat 20 Mar 202712OpenBook the departure on Sat 20 Mar 2027US$45
Tue 6 Apr 2027Tue 6 Apr 202712OpenBook the departure on Tue 6 Apr 2027US$45
Tue 20 Apr 2027Tue 20 Apr 202712OpenBook the departure on Tue 20 Apr 2027US$45

Price by group sizeमूल्य

The more travellers on one booking, the less each pays. A 20% deposit holds your place; the balance is due 30 days before departure.

Show prices in
Price per person by group size, in USD
Travellers on your bookingPer person
1US$60
2–4US$45
5–8US$40
9–12US$40

If you need to cancelरद्द

45 days or more before departure
Everything you have paid is refunded.
15 to 44 days before departure
The deposit is kept; anything paid above it is refunded.
Less than 15 days before departure
No refund.
If we cancel the departure
Everything you have paid is refunded.

Included

  • Licensed guide
  • Packed lunch
  • Return transport from Thamel

Not included

  • Drinks and tips

Permits

  • No permit needed

Questionsप्रश्न

What time does it start?

Pick-up from Thamel at 7 a.m.; back by about 4 p.m.

Ask about private datesसोधपुछ

Your own dates, a longer route or a bigger group: tell us and a guide will reply.