Chandragiri-Champadevi Hike is a phenomenal day trip around Kathmandu Valley. It is a whole-day walk along the ridge from one hill to another. While walking on Chandragiri to Champadevi Hill, you see magnificent views of Annapurna I and II, Manaslu, the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Sisapangma, Jugal, and the Gaurishankar Massifs.
Chandragiri Champadevi Hike also offers views of Kathmandu Valley and the zenith of green hills. It is a long day hike, perfect for a long adventure trek. Chandragiri Hill to Champadevi Hill Hiking is one of the best full-day walking trips around Kathmandu Valley. The journey offers Panoramic Himalayan views, the City, birds, and some wild animals (sometimes). You can also see blooming rhododendrons in spring while walking on the Chandragiri to Champadevi trail.
Chandragiri Hill is the third-highest peak around Kathmandu with an elevation of 2,551 m (8,369 feet), and Champadevi is 2,285 m (7,431 feet) above sea level. The walking journey begins at a higher altitude and ends at a lower one; you can make it the opposite.
There is a cable car service to Chandragiri Hill. It is where King Prithvi Narayan Shah planned to attract the Kathmandu Valley to unite Nepal, having come from Gorkha. There is also a religious and historical Shiva Temple for a quick visit. A short Hike from Chandragiri ends in Machchhegaun, and a long trip goes to Hattiban Resort, Pharping, Bhundol, Kritipur, or Taudaha through Champadevi Hill. You can choose your destination to end the day based on your fatigue level.
Chandragiri Champadevi Hiking Routes
The Chandragiri Champadevi Hike has different start and end points. You can make a short or long walking day by selecting your starting and ending points. We have briefed you on the different routes for this one-day walking trip, which should make your decision easier once you know the length and walking time.
Cable Car Ride to Chandragiri Hills and Hike to Taudaha/Hattiban Resort via Champadevi
You drive in the morning after an early breakfast to the Chandragiri Hills Cable Car station, which is about 14 km (8.6 miles) away. Driving in a private car takes about half an hour to 45 minutes. After issuing the cable car permit, you have a scenic cable car ride for around 10 minutes to Hill Station, at 2551 m (8369 feet) above sea level. You see stunning views of high snow-capped mountains, attractive valleys, lush forests, green hills, captivating landscapes, and more while riding the cable car from Chandragiri Peak.
After enjoying beautiful nature from the top, you start descending towards Deurali via Chandragiri Resort for around 45 minutes. You can take a short break, drink something in Deurali, and enter the forest on the hiking trail. Here, you see lots of Himalayan Oak, chestnut, rhododendron, and many other trees and dense bushes of bamboo. You may also see barking deer, rabbits, and other wild animals, as well as beautiful birds while walking in the forest.
You will reach the 9861757673 resort while walking in this jungle. You can stop here for drinks or snacks at this resort. The resort has tented camps, so you can spend a night here and enjoy the forest camp. After you cross this tent camp, you will have steep stone steps for another hour to Bhasmasur Hill. While walking from Chandragiri to Bhasmasur Danda, you see magnificent views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Jugal, and many other high mountains, with a backdrop of green hills at every turn.
You have to descend the trail from Bhasmasur Danda for around half an hour through pine, rhododendron, oak, chestnut, and other tree forests and then ascend another 30 minutes to Champadevi Hill. After seeing some Hindu and Buddhist shrines on the top of Champadevi, you descend towards Taudaha or Hattiban Resort and drive to the city center again. You walk around 13km (8 miles) from Chandragiri to Taudaha via Champadevi in 5-6 hrs. You can complete the hike at Hattiban Resort or Pharping, which is a bit easier and shorter than coming to Taudaha.
Chandragiri to Matatirtha Hiking Route
Chandragiri to Matatirtha Hiking Route is the shortest and easiest compared to walking through Champadevi. You start walking from Chandragiri Hills, descend to Deurali, enter the forest, walk to the tented forest resort, and then take a left on the descending trail for around an hour and drive to your home or hotel. It will be approximately 5km and takes 3-4 hours to walk. It is a perfect hiking route for families with kids, the elderly, and beginners looking to escape into nature for a few hours and get away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Chandragiri to Machchhe Gaun Hiking Route
The Chandragiri to Machchhe Gaun Hiking Route is a 5-6-hour walk through Deurali, forest camp, and Bhasmasur Hill. The trail to Machchhegaun goes left after you descend from Bhasmasur Danda for around 45 minutes. The Hike covers about 7 kilometers and takes approximately 6 hrs to complete from Chandragiri.
Sidewalks on Chandragiri Champadevi Route
There are plenty of sidewalks on the Chandragiri Champadevi route. The route includes Gupteshwor Cave and trails to Pharping, Dakshinkali, Chitlang, and more. However, if you follow the wrong trail, you may get lost in the forest or reach another place where you are supposed to finish your walk. Therefore, we recommend hiring a guide to hike from Chandragiri to Champadevi.
Things to Bring for Chandragiri to Taudaha Hike via Champadevi
You can carry only a few things for the Chandragiri Taudaha Hike via Champadevi. Since you won't see any tea shops along this trail, bring snacks and water. If interested, you can take a camera, GoPro, or gimbal to take photos and videos.
Wear light, comfortable hiking gear appropriate for the temperature, a sun hat, and sunscreen for this day's Hike. If you are on this trip in May, June, July, August, or September, we suggest carrying a rain cover or an umbrella. However, these months are unsuitable for hiking this route because the trail will be slippery from rain and many leeches.
Best Time for Chandragiri - Champadevi Hike
October to April are the best times for the Chandragiri – Champadevi Hike. Still, October to December offer clearer visibility than the other months, when you can see pristine mountain views and a clear view of the Kathmandu Valley. January and February have deep fog in the valley, but you can see the Himalayas. Spring is the dry season, and the City will be hazy, but you can see blooming flowers along the hiking trail. Likewise, the summer months have many rainy days, and the forest will be denser. The walking trail will be more muddy, so not many hikers will be on it now. So, summer is not the ideal time to walk this route.
We offer knowledgeable, licensed, English-speaking guides at the best cost for the Chandragiri to Champadevi hike. We arrange daily departures for families, groups, and individual hikers, so you can book this trip and other one-day hikes around Kathmandu anytime by contacting us at +9779851043624 (WhatsApp or Call).
