Shivapuri (or Sheopuri) is the second highest point on the valley rim. It lies within the forested Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, designed to protect the valley’s water supply.By far the most rewarding route to the peak from Budhanilkantha
isn’t the direct ascent up the steps, but starts with a walk east along a
dirt road (usually navigable on a 4WD or motorbike in decent
conditions) to Nagi Gompa, a former Tamang monastery
gifted to the renowned lama Urgyen Rinpoche, and now occupied by nuns –
along with the occasional Western dharma student sent up from
Boudha. (If you’re interested in Buddhism, ask to stay in the simple
guesthouse here.) It’s a pleasant walk of an hour or so, climbing and
contouring eastward through the forest.
Activities:
Trekking, bird watching
Access:
Drive from Kathmandu city center to Budhanilkantha (11 km) then trek
Wildlife:
19 species of mammals including Himalayan black bear, leopard, barking
deer, wild boar, wild cat, rhesus monkey and langur monkey.
Birds:
177 species of birds
Butterflies:
102 species of butterflies
Vegetation:
129 varieties of mushrooms
Best Season:
September-May; June-August (rainy)
Park Headquarters:
Shivapuri
Entrance Fee:
Nepalis - Rs. 10 per person per entry, SAARC nationals - Rs. 250 per
person per entry, foreigners - Rs. 250 per person per entry.
Shivapuri (or Sheopuri) is the second highest point on the valley rim. It lies within the forested Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, designed to protect the valley’s water supply.By far the most rewarding route to the peak from Budhanilkantha
isn’t the direct ascent up the steps, but starts with a walk east along a
dirt road (usually navigable on a 4WD or motorbike in decent
conditions) to Nagi Gompa, a former Tamang monastery
gifted to the renowned lama Urgyen Rinpoche, and now occupied by nuns –
along with the occasional Western dharma student sent up from
Boudha. (If you’re interested in Buddhism, ask to stay in the simple
guesthouse here.) It’s a pleasant walk of an hour or so, climbing and
contouring eastward through the forest.
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