Where is Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park?
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is near Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, with Kathmandu Valley used as the route reference point on WanderBees.
A protected hill forest north of Kathmandu offering scenic mountain vistas, diverse flora, and thrilling off-road trails.
From Kathmandu Valley
31.3 km
From Kathmandu Valley
1h 33m
Elevation
2,732 m
Activities
3
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Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is a mapped place to visit near Kathmandu Valley. WanderBees tracks it as a 31.3 km trip from Kathmandu Valley, with typical travel time around 1h 33m. Compare the listed activities, difficulty, cost, season, weather, local reports, and emergency contacts before leaving.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is near Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, with Kathmandu Valley used as the route reference point on WanderBees.
Yes. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is listed as a place to visit near Kathmandu Valley for travelers comparing route distance, travel time, activities, cost, season, and local condition signals from Kathmandu Valley.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is about 31.3 km from Kathmandu Valley, with a typical travel time of 1h 33m.
Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park may appear in searches such as "Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park adventure camp" when people are looking for outdoor activities, picnic spots, camps, or guided experiences nearby. WanderBees treats it as a destination area and lists the available activities on this page.
Listed activities include Shivapuri Forest Traverse to Chisapani, Shivapuri Peak Day Hike, Shivapuri Scenic Motorbiking Trail.
What to do
The finest point-to-point hike in the Kathmandu Valley — a full 15 km traverse of Shivapuri National Park from the southern Budhanilkantha gate to Chisapani viewpoint on the northern rim. This is the hike that serious trekkers use to benchmark the valley's trail network. Start at the Muhanpokhari gate in Budhanilkantha, climb through dense old-growth forest for 8 km to Shivapuri ridge, then descend the north side through rhododendron and oak to Chisapani at 2,200 m — where a trekking lodge and clear views of the Langtang range await. The trail is fully forested for the first 12 km and offers solitude throughout. Wildlife is common: deer, langur monkeys, and over 300 bird species. The Chisapani endpoint sits on the Helambu trekking route, so you feel the atmosphere of a real mountain trail rather than a day hike loop. Logistics: arrange a vehicle pickup at Sundarijal or Chisapani in advance, or take a local bus from Sundarijal to Kathmandu. This is a one-way hike — plan your return. 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.
A challenging day hike through oak and rhododendron forest to Shivapuri Peak at 2,732 m — the second-highest point on the Kathmandu Valley rim, offering 360° views of the Ganesh and Langtang ranges. 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.
Wind through dense forest roads and rocky off-road tracks inside Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. The trail climbs steadily, rewarding riders with sweeping panoramas of the Kathmandu Valley and the Langtang Himalayan range. 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.