What is Bishnudwar River Source Hike?
Bishnudwar River Source Hike is a hiking activity at Bishnudwar (Shivapuri) near Kathmandu Valley. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Bishnudwar (Shivapuri) - Kathmandu Valley
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From Kathmandu Durbar Square
~16.82 km
6 km trail, 400 m gain
Travel time
54 min
From Kathmandu Durbar Square
Activity time
5 hrs
Estimated on-site duration
Ref. cost
NPR 300-4,000
Entry/permit estimate
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Experience
Quick answer
It is based at Bishnudwar (Shivapuri). Use your current location for navigation; as a planning reference, it is about 17 km from Kathmandu Durbar Square. Plan for 5 hours of activity time, with 54 min of total journey time from that reference point where route data is available, and moderate difficulty.
A refreshing hike that follows the river upstream through dense forest to a hidden waterfall and shrine at the river's source. Entry permit: Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park fee — NPR 100 Nepali / NPR 600 SAARC / NPR 1,000 foreign, paid at the main gate. No TIMS required.
Hiking activity at Bishnudwar (Shivapuri)
Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Season varies; check weather and local reports
moderate difficulty travelers
Navigate from your current location; 17 km drive from Kathmandu Durbar Square as a reference; use the map and logistics panel
Planning Context
Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park entry: NPR 100 (Nepali) / NPR 600 (SAARC) / NPR 1,000 (foreign). Paid at the main park gate; children under 10 are free. No TIMS card required. A licensed guide is mandatory for all trekking routes (enforced from April 2023 by MoCTCA circular). Budget NPR 2,000–4,000/day for a licensed guide. Fees verified from DNPWC official schedule and NTB on May 24, 2026. Prices may change seasonally; confirm at the checkpoint before going.
Best reached via local transport or personal vehicle from Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Route
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Trip Prep
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Water Bottle (1L+)
Personal Identification
Fully Charged Phone
Cash (NPR)
Card machines are rare outside cities
Grip Shoes/Hiking Boots
Sunscreen & Hat
Energy Bars / Trail Snacks
More exertion than a casual walk
Light Jacket
Weather changes fast in hills
Basic First Aid
Blister Plasters
Bishnudwar River Source Hike is a hiking activity at Bishnudwar (Shivapuri) near Kathmandu Valley. It is listed with difficulty, travel time, route context, cost, season, and preparation details.
Yes. Bishnudwar (Shivapuri) is listed as a place to visit near Kathmandu Valley, with Bishnudwar River Source Hike mapped from Kathmandu Durbar Square using distance, travel time, cost, difficulty, and route notes.
You can start the journey from your current location using the route navigation in WanderBees. For planning context, Kathmandu Durbar Square is only a reference point: Bishnudwar (Shivapuri) is about 17 km by road from Kathmandu Durbar Square.
The activity itself is estimated at 5 hours. Route time depends on where you start. As a reference, one-way travel from Kathmandu Durbar Square is 54 min, and the combined journey estimate from that reference point is about 54 min where available.
This plan is best for travelers comfortable with moderate difficulty and interested in hiking around Kathmandu Valley.
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