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Jamacho Day Hike

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Overview

Jamacho Day Hike

The Jamacho Day Hike is one of the most accessible and rewarding short treks near Kathmandu. Located within the tranquil Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, this hike is ideal for those seeking a quick escape into nature without straying far from the city. Rich in biodiversity and offering a peaceful forest setting, Jamacho provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature. It is also a favoured destination for birdwatchers due to its vibrant birdlife.

Trip Highlights

Scenic nature walk through Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
Convenient access from Kathmandu Valley
Panoramic bird’s-eye views of Kathmandu
Breathtaking vistas of the Himalayas on clear days
Visit to Jamacho Gumba, a revered Buddhist monastery

Trip Overview

As its name implies, the Jamacho Day Hike can be completed within a single day and is suitable for hikers of all experience levels. The trail leads to Jamacho Gumba, a Buddhist monastery perched atop a hill within the national park. Adjacent to the monastery is a view tower that offers stunning 360-degree views of the Kathmandu Valley. On clear days, the snowcapped peaks of the Himalayas are visible to the north, while the iconic Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) can be seen on a lower hill nearby.

Itinerary

09:00 AM – Hotel pick-up in a private tourist vehicle, Transfer to Fulbari Gate, the park entrance and starting point of the hike, Begin the hike: a well-marked forest trail of approximately 5 km, 2.5 to 3 hours uphill walk through serene woodland, Reach the summit, enjoy lunch, relax, take photographs, read, or simply soak in the views, Begin the descent: 1.5 to 2 hours downhill walk back to Fulbari Gate, Transfer back to your hotel in Kathmandu

The Jamacho Day Hike is an ideal blend of nature, culture, and light adventure—perfect for travellers with limited time who want to explore Nepal’s natural beauty and spiritual heritage in just one day.

1: Days
Age: 8+
Trip Grade: easy
Max. Altitude: 2700m
Transport: Bus/Walk
Best Season:Through out the year

Destination:Nepal
Start/End:Kathmandu
Departure Location:Kathmandu
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Tour Plan / Itinerary

Map Overview

Jamacho Day Hike, as the name suggests, can be done in one day. Jamacho day hike is one of the popular short hikes in Nepal. At the top of a hill in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, there is a Buddhist monastery named Jamacho Gumba. A view tower stands there which offers a bird’s-eye view of the Kathmandu valley and on a clear day you can see the magnificent Himalayas in the north. And on a smaller hill below you can see Swayambhunath—the Monkey Temple.