Day hike Outdoor

Champadevi Day Hike

Hike from Hattiban to Champadevi near Kathmandu: a forest ridge, summit shrine and roughly 3½–5 hours of walking.

Location Hattiban–Champadevi ridge, Dakshinkali Kathmandu

Best time October–April for clearer mornings; spring forest walks. Check rain and trail conditions. Evergreen pick

Good for Check difficulty Read the route notes below

Bagmati river bend and valley settlements viewed from Champadevi

Photo: Shadow Ayush · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this spot

Champadevi is a moderate ridge hike above Pharping on Kathmandu’s southern edge. From the upper Hattiban trailhead, allow 3½–5 hours to reach the shrine and return; starting lower adds time. The summit is about 2,280 m, with valley and mountain views when visibility allows.

Arrange the return ride before starting and allow 45–90 minutes each way from central Kathmandu. Carry water, lunch and rain protection, and turn back early if fog or storms build. Confirm the chosen trailhead and any local access charge; the route does not require an overnight stay.

Sources (checked 17 September 2026):
https://www.ecoholidaysnepal.com/champadevi-…
https://nepalpin.com/kathmandu/hattiban-to-c…

Location

Hattiban–Champadevi ridge, Dakshinkali, Kathmandu

Hattiban–Champadevi ridge, Dakshinkali, Nepal. Destination: Champadevi Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal. Nearby settlement / discovery location: Kathmandu. The suggested journey starts and ends in Kathmandu.

Open in Google Maps