Have you heard? Champa Devi Hike is your best Hiking trail?

Champa Devi Hike is a perfect day hiking destination between two famous hiking trails, Phulchoki Hike and Chandragiri Hike. From the summit of the Champa Devi, one can see Phulchoki Hill on the right side and Chandragiri on the left side. Champa Devi Hill is the second-highest hill in Kathmandu, with an elevation of 2278m above sea level.

The breathtaking Mountain Views such as Mt. Everest, Ganesh Himal, Dorje Lakpa, Annapurna, Langtang, Gauri Shankar, etc. Outstanding views of the entire Kathmandu valley, including Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. Walking into the green, lush forest on the perfectly paved and well-marked walking trails makes the Champa Devi Hike a perfect hike for hiking lovers.

As with the other hiking trails around Kathmandu. The Champa Devi hike is also for those who have a short time and want to have a real walking experience in Nepal. Hiking to Champadevi Hill is suitable for everyone who has a strong desire and ability to walk for 4 to 5 hours.

Champa Devi Hiking Overview

• Trailhead: Bhangyang, Raniban Resort, Machhe Gaun or nearby White House
• Elevation gain: Almost 1000m from Kathmandu
• Duration: 4 to 5 hours, 3 to 4 hours ascending and 1:5 to 2 hours descending
• Difficulty Level: Moderate, some part is steep climb and steps to reach the Champa Devi Temple
• Cost: Permit-free hiking route in Kathmandu valley. But need to manage basic necessities like food, transportation

This is a full-day hike into a part of the Shivapuri National Park. Nowadays, you can add the Champadevi hike together with Bhundole Chaur (Ground). Bhundole Chaur is a recently discovered and viral travel destination among local travelers near Kathmandu. Also, this has become the best camping destination near Kathmandu.

Champa Devi is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site located in the southeast part of the Kathmandu Valley. Near the Champa Devi Temple, there is a Buddhist shrine too. In fact, the view from the Champa Devi Temple side is not as fascinating as the view from another summit (Bageswori) near the Champadevi Temple hilltop.

While hiking to the summit of the Champa Devi, there are chances to encounter wild animals, various kinds of birds, and plants as well. That’s why Champa Devi Day Hike is one of the best hiking routes in Kathmandu.

How to get to the starting point of the Champa Devi Hike?

Champa Devi Hike can start in several places; among them, the popular starting point is the Bhangyang. From Bhangyang, walk for around half an hour to reach Hattiban Resort. Hattiban Resort is one of the good resorts in the area. To get to Bhangyang need to take a taxi. Where are you staying? Also, local buses are available from Ratnapark and Balkhu. You can even take a bike or a taxi to Hattiban Resort. There is the possibility to drive or ride a bit further from the Hattiban Resort as well, which will save around 30 minutes time. But the road is not that good enough to have a perfect drive or ride.

After submitting the Champa Devi Hilltop can walk down via Machhe Gaun and drive back to your home.

Important Note.

• Champa Devi Hill is a sacred site for both Hindu and Buddhist. Dress modestly, especially near the shrine no shorts, tank tops.
• When you make a trip to Champa Devi. You need to take some packed lunch such as dry fruits, snacks, and more importantly, extra water. There are no places to eat and no shops to buy any kind of food or snacks. But if you go there during the weekend, there may be someone who sells water and some snacks, such as instant noodles and drinks.
• Champa Devi Hiking is a fun and pleasurable adventure activity, although sometimes it might be tough. Therefore, my suggestion is to always travel with a companion or with a group. If you do a solo hike, follow other fellow hikers. Because the Champa Devi Hiking route goes inside the dense forest, there might be encounters with wild animals and getting lost on the way.
• There are many different hiking trails connected to Champa Devi. From Champa Devi, you can continue the hike to Chandragiri and Phulchoki, and even vice versa.

Things to bring with you.

Champa Devi Hike is not very tough and long hike so you all need to travel light. But must be well prepared for changing weather condition, ready to walk for 4 to 5 hours into the nature. Here is the breakdown of what to bring during this hike.

Items

• Daypack – Light backpack 15 to 25 Litter to carry all the items
• Hiking Boots – Comfortable and grippy hiking and running shoe
• Snacks: Energy Bars, cookies, dry fruits, light pack lunch.
• Water: 2 to 3 Litters No water sources on the trail (But some time specially weekend or public holiday there will be someone who will sell water.
• Sunscreen and Sunglasses: Strong sun and sometime wind can be at the higher elevation.
• Trekking Pole: Will help to do ups and downs.
• Rain Jacket or Poncho – Especially if hiking in monsoon or early spring.
• Basic first aid kid: Band-aids, painkillers, antiseptic etc