The Jamacho Nagarjun Hike is the nearest hiking route in Kathmandu Valley. It is located northwest of the tourist hub (Thamel) and takes 15 minutes to drive to the starting point of this hike. Jamacho Nagarjun Hill is part of the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, making it a perfect hike for nature lovers.
This short and easy Jamacho Nagarjun Hike offers the best views of the Kathmandu Valley, greenery, birdwatching, and the scenic snow-capped mountains to the north on a clear day. The hill Nagarjun has been described as the Vindhya Mountain in the literature, and it is the most popular and sacred place for both Hindus and Buddhists. The hill Nagarjun was named after the sage Nagarjuna, meditating in a cave. Beside the Nagarjun cave is another cave where the Buddhist Mahasiddha was. Buddhist monasteries, caves, nature, and the Jamacho viewpoint are the main attractions of the Nagarjun Jamacho Hike.
The Jamacho viewpoint offers a stunning view of towering white mountains such as Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Jugal, and the Langtang massif to the north, and the beautiful Kathmandu valley below. The dome of the main Stupa covers a natural gas flame in Swayambhunath. The Lamas meditated on this hill, contemplating love, because they believed the natural flame was the power of the gods. After visiting Nagarjun Hill and enjoying the view, the Hike returns to where the walk started.
Frolic Adventure organizes the Jamacho Nagarjun Hike with an experienced nature guide and a reasonable budget.
