Hiking to the beautiful Fulchoki Kathmandu(2,834m) has been one of the major highlights of the Valley. As the highest hill in the southern Kathmandu, this place is perfect for bird watching and experience the vegetation and the landscapes. Fulchoki Kathmandu is the highest point on the rim around the Kathmandu Valley. It is also the tallest hill around kathmandu and is loated 20km southeast of Kathmandu. From there you can observe stunning views of Kathmandu Valley too.
Located 14km south of Kathmandu, we drive all the way to the Botanical Garden in the Godavari. From there, we start our hike upward to the thick sub-tropical forest. It takes around four hours to reach the top and the trail is not so difficult. The beautiful clouds, as well as the scene of the Annapurna range to Gaurisankher in the east, makes this trip even more memorable. Therefore, This is a must visit adventure for those who are here to stay for a short time and want to observe the scenic beauty of the cultural capital.
What to Expect
We trek per day between 4 to 8 hours it’s depending on the walk, we can always tailor the date to you and your needs. While trekking with Happyland Treks we recommends you to drink 3 to 5 liters water per day. Water is known to help when combating mountain altitude sickness.
During the trek almost every village you will have access to boiled purified drinking water, bottle of water and hot water for the drink which is cost started from 100 – 500 rupee per liters depends where you are. Cold shower is free but we are not recommends cold shower during the trek because it too cold up there, so it’s better to have hot shower which is possible by Gas Geysers or Hot Bucked and prices started from 100 – 200 rupee per head.
For the camera/mobile battery we always recommends you bring some extra batteries if possible, you can have Mobile/Camera Battery charge almost every tea house the places where you staying in the night.
During the hike almost every village you will have mineral water bottle, purified drinking water. When hiking you will go through terrain that can be flat, downhill uphill and at points with lots of stairs. Walking through the forest, local field, passing the local village. We are always there to help and support you and your journey.
Learning about local culture and their people.