Nagi Gompa (Nangkyi Gompa) Tours and Tickets

Shivapuri hiking is best day hike in Nepal, is near the Kathmandu valley and we can return back to Kathmandu to sleep. Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park is the youngest national park in Nepal, which is established in 2002AD. The youngest national park is covered 159km2 four districts where Kathmandu, Nuwakot, Sindupalchock and Dhading adjoining 23 VDC. This national park is located in the north of the mid-hills border for the Capital city of Kathmandu Valley and Shivapuri Peak 2732mtrs entry gate from Budhanilkantha. Shivapuri National Park has many types of vegetation like mushroom, floral, vascular and endemic plants as well many wilder animal and birds like Himalaya Black bear, Jungle cat, Golden jackal and many birds too.

We shall pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am and drive to the entrance of Shivapuri National Park by a private car. Then we start the hike exploring flora and fauna blending with the refreshing environment at national park. We visit to Nangi monastery and walk through the dense forest and reach to Bagdwar and follow the path to the peak which is situated at the elevation of 2732 meters from the sea level. From the top of the hill we can see stunning panoramic views of the mountains if weather supports well. We take our packed lunch at the top and descend down following the same path or to the Tokha park. Nangi Gompa is a popular nunnery monastery near Kathmandu. the trail goes steeply uphill via rhododendron, oak, pine and bamboo forest for a couple of hours. While walking, you will enjoy the melody of chirping birds and monkeys gaze which makes feel like you are in a real heaven following the cool and fresh air.

A Day hike from Kathmandu to Bagdwara is one of the best things to do in Kathmandu offering jaw dropping panaromic view of Himalayas. This is a refreshing gentle hike in the healthy lush damp green forest taking you through Nagi Gompa, Budhanilkantha, Shivapuri and bagdwara who are in Kathmandu for a day or 2. This forest houses 19 species of wildlife like Himalayan black bear, leopard, barking deer, wild boar, wild cat and monkeys along with 177 species of birds : Bird watchers’ paradise. This is like the Kingdom of Clouds! Staying there for a sec to turn the beautiful scenery into unforgettable pictures is inspring. Bagdwar, the origin of sacred Bagmati River, where the water comes out of a tiger-shaped spout at altitude of 2732m, our ultimate destination. You will enjoy the view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal and Jugal himals in the north and Manaslu Himal in the south from the second highest hill around the valley : the Shivapuri hill.

Travelers who want to combine a moderate day hike with learning about aspects of Nepali culture will love this tour. You’ll be driven to the foot of the Shivapuri National Park, where you’ll begin your hike to the Nagi Gumba Monastery. You’ll be amazed by how quickly you get from busy, bustling Kathmandu to the peace and quiet of the park. At the monastery, meet with the resident nuns, learn about Buddhism from them, and enjoy eating lunch in their company.