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Lakuri Bhanjyang Hiking – An Unforgettable Experience

I was feeling so bored on Saturday morning and wondering what to do. While thinking about what to do I got a call from my friend who shared his plan to do Lakuri Bhanjyang Hiking. When I heard that he was planning to do this hike, all laziness had gone away, and I was ready to join him. After all was set, we planned to meet at Lagankhel Bus Park. I booked a Patho Ride to Lagankhel Bus Park.

It took around 25 minutes to reach the Lagankhel Bus Park. When I was there, my friends Hari and Lokesh were already waiting for me. Lagankhel Bus Park is the place where public transportation is available to go to Lamatar. Before we embarked on our Lakhuri Bhanjyang Hiking together, we bought some snacks, drinks, and fruits. Then got onto the bus for Lamatar, and ultimately we reached Lamatar.

Lamatar is the base camp of Lakuri Bhanjyang. Lakuri Bhanjyang is a hilltop from where we can enjoy the magnificent view of the giant snowy peaks and Kathmandu Valley, including Bhaktapur and Lalitpur. This is a famous picnic spot, so it is possible to go directly by using a private or reserved vehicle. But our plan was to hike to Lakuri Bhanjyang.

From Lamatar, we began our Lakuri Bhanjyang Hike. There is a road and a shortcut walking trail to the top. The road is comparatively easier than the walking trail, which is steep. However, the walking route is faster than the road, so we walked on the walking route to Lakuri Bhanjyang. It was around 2.5-hour hike for us to summit the top of the Lakuri Bhanjyang.

While hiking up to Lakuri Bhanjyang, we encountered other fellow hikers, some wild animals, birds, butterflies, and various insects. On top, there were many people, including a group of students, also enjoying the majestic view of the surroundings and the world’s highest snow-capped mountain peaks. We spent around 45 minutes there and took photos and recorded some videos.

The height of Lakuri Bhanjyang is 1992m above sea level. This is one of the day hiking routes in Kathmandu. From here, different routes such as hiking down to Panauti, Bhaktapur, or Phulchoki. We chose to hike down to Bhaktapur, it took around 1 hour to Dhadhikot. Luckily, when we were there, there was a bus leaving soon for Kathmandu. We got onto the bus and out of today’s Lakuri Bhanjyang Hiking ended.

Sometimes there is no bus available as we get it today. In that case, need to walk to Biruwa, Kausaltar, or New Thimi, from where you can get buses frequently. Overall, today’s Lakuri Bhanjyang Hiking was a perfect day hiking trip for us because we had the best views, perfect weather conditions, and an unforgettable hiking experience.

Things that I take with me during the Lakuri Bhangyang Hike

As a professional trekking guide, I always prefer to trek and hike safely and better. Therefore, I always take things that may be needed during the hike. So that I have taken these things during my hiking to Lakuri Bhangyang. Also, I usually hike around Kathmandu with my family and friends. And this hike was with my friends, so this time I took these things with me.

Proper hiking shoes

Day bag around 35 liters

Water bottle and water

Travel gas tank and utensils to cook

Instant noodle (of course, my favorite Wai Wai)

Some dry fruits and energy bars

Rain coat

Sun glass

Extra hiking pants, a quick-dry T-shirt, and a pair of socks.

Trekking pole.

Swiss knife.

Matches box (Leiter) to make fire as needed.