Overview
Champadevi Bhasmasur Hill day hike is one of the popular hikes in Kathmandu. Champadevi and Bhasmasur Danda are the best viewpoints from where you will have a beautiful Himalayas view and Kathmandu valley. If you have an additional day in Kathmandu, you can easily spend your time on this hike. Kathmandu Valley has been surrounded by many Hills. Champadevi and Bhasmasur is one of the most popular Hills in Kathmandu valley for day hikes.
Trip Highlights
- Champadevi Temple
- Bhasmasur Danda
- Best Himalayas view and Kathmandu Valley view
- Jungle walk
- Range walk
Champa Devi Bhasmasur Day Hike Details
History of Champa Devi Bhasmasur Temple
Champa Devi Bhasmasur Danda Temple has recently become an excellent place for trekking or a spiritual tour. Due to its history, you will wander through lush green jungles, colorful trails, and different myths and wonders. Although not much is known about the myth, the place is worshipped for the Hindu goddess Chamunda and also the deity named Bhasmasur.
The Bhasmasur deity was a follower of Lord Shiva, and due to his relentless meditation, Lord Shiva gave him the power to turn anything into ashes with just a touch. When everything he touched started turning to ash, Bhasmasur became proud and tried to touch Shiva to replace him. When Lord Shiva found out, he sought the help of Lord Vishnu, who, in return, took the form of Mohini, a beautiful woman. While dancing, Mohini tricked Bhasmasura into placing his hand on his head, which caused him to be reduced to ashes due to Lord Shiva’s boon. Hence, we should worship Lord Shiva and Vishnu and acknowledge the mythical war between the deity and Gods.
Champa Devi Bhasmasur Dada Day Hike Details
Champa Devi Bhasmasur Dada Day Hike starts at Pharping Bhanjang after a 40-minute drive from Thamel. Champadevi- Bhasmasur Deurali /Danda / Hill- Matatirtha Day Hike is refreshing, with a Himalayas, Kathmandu Valley view, and a Nature walk. The trail is mainly for the older generation, who use stone steps and ridge walks. On a clear day, you will have an imaging view of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang Lirung, Gangchenpo, Dorje Lakpa, and other ranges. The trail is uphill from Hattibat resort to Champadevi (2285m).
There is a small Temple at the Top of Champadevi. From there, we will go downhill for a bit and uphill to Bhasmasur Danda Deurali (2496m). You will have the best view of the Himalayas ranges and Kathmandu Valley. This is the highest point of this hike. From Bhasmasur, the trail goes downhill to Matatirtha. If you are lucky, you have a chance to see wild animals. If you are a bird watcher, you will see some birds. The hike is mostly a jungle walk; there is no place for meals, drinks, or snacks. You have to bring snacks and water with you. The hike is a 6-7 hour walk. From the Matatirtha, you will drive back to your Hotel.
Champa Devi Bhasmasur Itinerary
Period I: After breakfast, drive from your Hotel- Pharping
The first hour of the trek begins with breakfast in your hotel. After that, you will start on the brief drive to the Pharping, one of the most scenic routes. The drive takes up to 40 minutes, passing through small towns and villages.
Period II: Hike to Champa Devi temple
From Pharping, you will start trekking as the destination is Champa Devi temple. The trek to Champa Devi Hill is fantastic. You will also pass through different types of floras and faunas—the trek from Pharping and Champa Devi. Once you reach the Champa Devi temple, you will worship the goddess Chamunda. Once you are there, soak in the scenic atmosphere and enjoy as much as possible.
Period III: Continue hike to Highest Peak Bhasmasur Danda best view Point
After taking a minor break-in Champa Devi Hill, it’s time to continue your trek to the Bhasmasur Danda. This is also the highest point of the trek, from which you will be able to witness breathtaking scenes of the local villages. The hike to Bhasmasur Danda from Champa Danda took about 1 hour. You may feel tired, but check out the stunning mountain views and create fantastic pictures.
Period IV: Down to Chhap Bhanjyang for Lunch
Once you stay for about an hour in the Bhasmasur Danda, it's time to descend, and now it's time to descend the Chhap Bhanjyang. You can have your lunch on vast barren lands and start moving again.
Period V: Step downhill to Machhagoan
After lunch, keep trekking downhill from Chhap Bhanjynag and then reach Machhagoan, a beautiful village. The hike from Chhap Bhanjyang to Machhagoan takes about 2 hours.
Period Vi: Drive from Machhagoan to your Hotel
The trekking part of the day ended, so when you reach Machhagoan, it’s time to take a ride back to your hotel. It takes about 1.5 to 2 hours to get from Machhagoan to Hotel.
Whats Included?
- Private Car ( Your Hotel – Hike starting point and Hike ending Point – Your Hotel )
- Drinking Water, Cookies, Snacks and seasonal fresh fruit.
- Hiking Guide his salary and meals.
- Official charge.
Whats not Included?
- Tips for Hiking guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Champa Devi Bhasmasur Day Hike is one of Kathmandu's shortest but amazing shrinks. You can complete the hike within 3-4 hours, but add some additional side treks and extend it to 6 hours.
The total altitude of Champadevi Hill is 2,285m, so there is little risk of altitude sickness.
The distance from Kathmandu to Champadevi Hill is 15.2 km, and it takes about 35 minutes to reach Champadevi from Kathmandu.
During the Champadevi Bhasmasur Day Hike, you will see mountains like Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh, Langtang Lirung, Gangchenpo, and Dorje Lakpa.
Although you may not need travel insurance for this Champa Devi Bhasmasur Day, you should consider issuing to cover yourself for any unnecessary and unforeseen medical expenses.
Important Note
Available of the trip
We organise small group private trip. If you are 2 or more people in your group, you may book any dates.
Travel Insurance
The travel insurance is need in case of any emergency. It is recommend to have. If you are doing short and low elevation trek, you can do normal insurance. But if you are doing high altitude or adventure trek, you should have emergency rescue.
Last Minute booking
Normally, trekkers plan the trip before 3-9 months. Some trekkers decide the trip in last minutes. It is also possible to book your trek at last minutes. For the Last minutes booking, you need to make a full payment.
Tipping
Tipping is highly expected. Our staffs try their best during the trip. After the trip, Tipping is expected. It is not fixed amount or percentage. We recommend the tipping according to their services.
Safety
When you are travelling, the safety is most important. For the safety of our clients, we trained our guide and porters. They are all register trekking / Tour / Climbing guide and experience porters.
Extra personal expenses
For the extra expenses, it is good to bring USD / Euro / Pound Sterling or ther currency. You may change to Nepali Rupees (NPR) at Tribhuwan International Airport or near your Hotel in Kathmandu. You will use only Nepali rupees during the trip.
Nepal visa
Accept few countries , you will get on arrival Nepal’s Visa at the Tribhuwan International Airport or Nepal board. I recommend to fill up Nepal Visa online form and bring it with you. It will be faster and easy for you and visa fee is recommended to bring cash US dollar. You can’t pay by using credit card.
Trip extension or Itinerary Disclaimer
We organize small group private trip. The trip extension is possible but you have to figure out when you booking the trip.
Group joing and Fixed departure
Most of the time, we have small group private trip. Group joining or fixed departure will be available only at the clients request.
Luggage store
You are not taking all the lugguage on the trek. You will take only necessary gears on the trek and rest of the gears, you will store at your Hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara or in our office in Kathmandu. All the Hotels have free luggage store services. It is more convenient to store at your Hotel.
Responsible travel
- Ask permission to photograph people.
- Do not remove or purchase antiques, it is illegal.
- Avoid wearing revealing clothes and avoid outward displays of physical affection.
- Do not anything to disturb environment or wild animals.
Domestic flight
Normally, domestic flight is not on time. If you have international flight with domestic connection flight. It is always better to keep some gaps.
Trek Booking
For the Booking, we need passport copy, passport size photo by email or What's App and 20% deposit.
Why Himalaya Trip ?
- Fast response
- Small group private trek
- Safety is top priority
- Recommended on TripAdvisor
- Tailor made itinerary
- Seasonal package
- 200 plus trekkers take service every year
- 30-40% repeated customer
