Fancy exploring beyond fancy cafes, temples, shrines, and crazy traffic? What about a day hike? A hike to Bhasmasur Hill could provide you with the best escape. Not too far from the city, this beautiful hike west of Kathmandu negotiates the beautiful forests, farms, small villages, and mountain views, culminating in the ascent of Bhasmasur Hill at 2435m. While the hiking itself is not so strenuous and high, the northern skyline showcases the splendid views of Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Lirung, and Gaurishankar. Enjoy the bird’s eye view of Kathmandu Valley and conclude the hike with a cable car ride from Chandragiri Hills down to Thankot, followed by a short drive back to Thamel. 

Highlights

Mountain Views

Panorama of mountains such as Manaslu, and Ganesh Himal. Langtang Lirung, Gaurishankar etc.

Valley View

Enjoy the extended view of Kathmandu Valley and the small valleys of Makwanpur District. 

Lush Forest

Walk the trail covered by the lush forest of Rhododendrons, Oak, Pine, and Bamboo.

Hindu Shrines

Walk past the shrines of Champadevi and Bhaleswor. 

Included/Excluded

Included

• A guide.
• Transportation
• Breakfast.
• Lunch
• Cable Car

Excluded

• Tipping and gratitude
• Drinking Water
• Transportation

Trip Facts

• Trip Length: 5/6 hours
• Group Size: 1-8
• Highest Elevation: 2435m
• Start Point: Thamel
• End Point: Thamel
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Itinerary

Start driving south of Kathmandu following the Bagmati River downstream and hit the trail from Bhanjyang. Hike on stone staircases through the pine forest to Hattiban Resort, stop for breakfast, and follow the ridgeline through the forest. The trail gradients gently until we approach the final steep uphill ascent to Bhasmasur Hill. On reaching the top, we rest for a while and enjoy the view. Then hike down to Chhap Bhanjyang, where we eat lunch at a small tea shop. Walk a gentle downhill trail to another small village where you can see the remnants of the abandoned Ropeway System and the gondolas that once used to carry the supplier from Hetauda to Kathmandu. Continue following the ridge to Chandragiri Hills, a popular destination in Kathmandu boasting a luxury hotel, cafes, and a Hindu temple. Take a cable car to the down station and catch a car back to Thamel.