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Hike with Everest Summiteer

One of the most splendiferous trekking trails, in the second-highest hill in the Kathmandu Valley, this hike through the Shivapuri  Nagarjuna National Park offers a fabulous opportunity to savour the beauty and challenges of trekking the Himalayas. The Shivapuri  Nagarjuna National Park, spread over 159.00 sq km,  has been declared as the Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve. It is a botanical wonder with its ancient forests of oak, pine, rhododendron, moss and lichens and stands of bamboo  The park is also home to a host of faunal species.

Located a short drive north of Kathmandu, the trail serves up exciting opportunities to inquire into its amazing avifaunal and botanical wealth – and the incredible scenic beauty of the Langtang Himalaya. Trekking routes to Nagarkot, Gosaikunda, Helambu and Langtang National Park also pass through the park.  The trail is popular also for its birding experiences so you might want to bring your bird book and binocs with you. An expert Everest Summiter will accompany you on the Shivpuri trek and will along the way liven up your experience by sharing his own stories from various expeditions.

  • Trek along the Shivapuri Trail Trek.
  • Delve into the real-life experiences of a summiteer including the finer details of those people encountered during his first summit.
  • Savouring the once -in -a -lifetime experience of trekking through some of the most beautiful trekking areas in the world

This exhilarating hike passes through beautiful rhododendron forest trails and herb-scented spaces. Over 177 species of birds have made it their home, of which at least 9 are threatened species; the park is home to 102 species of butterflies, so keep your eyes peeled while walking the trail for some interesting sightings. From the top of the summit, you can enjoy the great panoramas of the Langtang Himalaya. On a clear day, you can enjoy lovely views of Himalayan peaks such as Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Gaurishankar Himalaya. The Everest summiteer who is your guide will offer many interesting insights about the trail. Feel free to ask him anything about the Shivapuri trail and even his other experiences. He has many stories to share as he has spent almost a decade of his life on summits.

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