Nagarjun Hill View point Hike Tour

Nagarjun Hill View point Hike Tour

Nagarjun hill forms the north-west boundary to the Kathmandu Valley, and is a part of the Shivapuri National Park. The hill is covered with thick forests and is a preferred site for bird watching as well as a viewpoint to the Kathmandu Valley and the mountain ranges towards the north. A sacred Buddhist Stupa along with a watch tower is situated at the top of the hill. The historical museum of Nagarjun was once the summer palace of the Royal Family.

Nagarjun is the nearest hill site of Kathmandu Valley covered by thick forest with historical as well as natural setting. Situated north-west of Kathmandu it’s a part of Shivapuri National Park. You can start your hike from the Gate of Nagarjuna near Balaju Bypass. It's a 20-minute drive to the entry gate and then 2. hours of walking up to the hill. Nagarjuna hill hosts one of the well-known Buddhist stupa. A road passes through Raniban (Queen of Forest) to this stupa.

The etymology for its name as Nagarjun is based in a mythological statement that it’s the location where Acharya Nagarjun has meditated. Nagarjun also described as Vindya Mountain. Here one can feel a peaceful state of mind with natural setting; it’s the best place to meditate. Buddha stupas, ancient caves and finally Jamacho view point (2128m) are the main points of attraction. Jamacho view point is famous for its setting from where spectacular Himalayan scenery can be captured in mind as well as camera. Incredible Himalayan scenes of Jugal, Ganesh Himal with Langtang region can be viewed from here.

From the zenith of the Nagarjuna hill you can observe Kathmandu valley, Swyambhu hill with famous two eyes of Buddha, Nuwakot with Buddhist shrines and monasteries in their setting. Nagarjun with its natural setting hosts another historical place the Nagarjun Palace-summer palace of the former Nepalese Royals.