Champa Devi features one of the great places to see the impressive Himalayas. From its lofty point on the Kathmandu Valley rim, you have an excellent view of the mountains as well as looking down on the beautiful Bagmati River Valley.
The trip includes not only incredible scenery from one of the rarely visited vantage points of the Kathmandu Valley. Pick up about 8 am from a hotel and return about 3 pm.
The journey begins with a one hour drive from your hotel by private vehicle to Hattiban Resort, the beginning of the hike. It takes around two hours to walk to Champa Devi Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
This hike is a definite must for visitors to Nepal because it is one of the very few places where you can see the impressive Kathmandu Valley with the high snow capped peaks of the mighty Himalayas behind it. This is an easy trek with wonderful views that are often missed by visitors to Nepal. From Champa Devi, there is wonderful, fresh mountain air along with none of the noise of the busy Kathmandu Valley below. There are also a number of monasteries in view, including the 106-foot statue of the Buddhist Saint Rinpoche.
Duration: 4 hrs
You reach the temple for the best view and then return by the same route to the Hattiban Resort where you can have tea or lunch. The resort itself features great views from the dining room. Then you will return back to your Hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
