Take a taxi to the Nagarjun gate on the south-east edge of the forest, buy your park ticket and start walking early. A forest track leads uphill, then a steep stepped path climbs through dense forest, mostly in shade, to the hilltop and Jamacho Gumba, a small monastery with a white stupa and long lines of prayer flags. On our map the climb is about 3 km with 520 m of ascent, and operators allow two to three hours for it. Rest at the top, enjoy the view across the Kathmandu Valley, then come back down the same way, which is faster than the climb. Nothing is sold on the trail, so carry water and lunch. A taxi at the gate can take you back to town.
Nagarjun Jamacho Day Hike
A one-day hike from the Nagarjun gate of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park up a forest track and stepped path to Jamacho monastery (about 2,100 m) and back, 6.2 km with 520 m of climbing.
- Hari1
- Ketinggian maks.2.128 m
- Jarak6,2 km
- Pendakian518 m
- KesulitanMudah
- Bulan terbaikOct–Nov, Mar–Apr
- Izin1
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Nagarjun Jamacho Day Hike adalah trek 1 hari di wilayah Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, yang mendaki hingga 2.128 m. Trekker asing dapat mencari teman untuk trek ini di FindTrekkingPartner dengan memposting trip berisi tanggal, anggaran, dan kecepatan mereka. Kecocokan tetap privat sampai kedua trekker setuju, dan layanannya gratis. Pada tarif menengah, pemandu berlisensi memerlukan sekitar USD 9 per orang selama 1 hari jika empat trekker berbagi, dibandingkan USD 37 untuk satu trekker sendirian. Musim terbaik adalah Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr. Pemandu berlisensi tidak diwajibkan di rute terbuka seperti ini (dicek 19 Oktober 2026): kotamadya Khumbu keluar dari aturan Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 dan hiking harian tidak memerlukannya, tetapi pemandu tetap sangat disarankan, jadi konfirmasikan dengan agen Anda. Trip terbuka untuk rute ini tercantum di bawah, lengkap dengan bulan berangkat, ukuran grup, dan sisa tempat. Terakhir diverifikasi: 19 Oktober 2026. Sumber: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.
Sumber:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation
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Mulai dari Nagarjun Gate1 hari · maks. 2.128 m
Musim terbaik: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr · Izin: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit (NPR 1,000 for foreigners)
The Nagarjun Jamacho hike is a one-day walk from the Nagarjun (Phulbari) gate of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park to Jamacho Gumba, a small Buddhist monastery on the hilltop at about 2,100 m, and back. On our map the round trip is about 6.2 km with 520 m of climbing, on a forest track and then a stepped path. Operators give four to five hours for the day, including time at the monastery, and one guide puts the climb alone at two to three hours. The hill lies about 5 km north-west of central Kathmandu, a 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from Thamel, so it is the nearest real hill walk to the city. The park entry fee for foreigners is NPR 1,000. There is no food or water for sale on the trail. You need no guide, no flight and no gear beyond walking shoes, water and lunch.
The plan follows two operator itineraries and a Nepal Traveller guide. They agree on the gate start, a steep climb through dense forest and the monastery with prayer flags at the top. Heights differ: sources give 2,096 to 2,164 m for the hilltop and OpenStreetMap gives 2,128 m, so we say about 2,100 m. One operator measures 8.5 km for the round trip; our map route is shorter because it takes the direct stepped path.
What the hike is like
From the gate a forest track climbs through shade, then a stepped path continues steeply through dense forest to the hilltop. The path is described as complete with steps and stairs and is mostly in shade. At the top stand Jamacho Gumba, a stupa and long lines of prayer flags, with the valley spread out below. The forest holds monkeys and birds. Weekdays are quieter than weekends, and the climb is continuous, which can be hard on knees.
Permits and rules
The hill lies inside Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park, so the entry permit applies: NPR 1,000 per person for foreigners and NPR 600 for SAARC nationals, per entry, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. Children under 10 enter free. Keep the ticket with you and do not feed the monkeys.
Best season
None of our sources names a season. Clear air gives the best valley views in October to November and March to April, the same months we give for Shivapuri Peak in the same park. In the monsoon the steps are wet and cloud hides the view.
Getting there and away
Take a taxi or motorbike from Kathmandu to the gate; operators quote 15 to 20 minutes from Thamel and the Nepal Traveller guide says the hill is about 5 km from the centre. No fare is published in our sources, so ask the driver before you start and arrange the return ride or walk back to a main road.
Difficulty and fitness
The route is easy to moderate: 520 m of climbing in about 3 km, on steps and stairs. Start early, carry two litres of water and lunch, and wear shoes with grip. Allow four to five hours with time at the top.
Budget notes
The only fee is the park entry, NPR 1,000 for foreigners. Add a taxi each way and food for the day. The costs section shows the taxi rides as lines to check.
Guide rule
Buy the park entry ticket at the gate; no guide check is reported on this route (checked 19 October 2026). See the guide rule by region.
Sorotan
- Jamacho Gumba, a small Buddhist monastery with prayer flags on the hilltop
- Views over the whole Kathmandu Valley from a hill only 5 km from the city centre
- Shaded forest path with stone steps and stairs
- Monkeys and forest birds along the way
- A 15 to 20 minute taxi ride from Thamel to the gate
Peta rute
Data rute dari OpenStreetMap, belum diperiksa tim kami. Gunakan untuk perencanaan, bukan navigasi.
Hari demi hari
Biayanya
Perkiraan biaya total per orang: lodge dan makanan menurut ketinggian, transportasi, izin, serta pemandu dan porter. Semakin banyak trekker berbagi pemandu dan porter, semakin sedikit yang dibayar tiap orang. Per Oktober 2026.
| Gaya | 1 trekker berbagi | 2 trekker berbagi | 4 trekker berbagi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemat | US$0–US$10* | US$0–US$10* | US$0–US$10* |
| Menengah | US$50–US$80* | US$30–US$50* | US$20–US$40* |
| Nyaman | US$50–US$80* | US$30–US$60* | US$30–US$50* |
Bagi pemandu, hemat uang
Pada kisaran menengah, trekker solo membayar sekitar US$50–US$80; empat trekker berbagi satu pemandu dan dua porter membayar sekitar US$20–US$40 per orang (60% lebih murah di ujung atas kisaran).
Rincian untuk 2 trekker berbagi
| Item | Hemat | Menengah | Nyaman |
|---|---|---|---|
| Izin | US$0–US$10 | US$0–US$10 | US$0–US$10 |
| Pemandu | — | US$10–US$30 | US$10–US$30 |
| Porter | — | US$0–US$20 | US$10–US$30 |
Hemat memakai transportasi umum dan tanpa porter; menengah berbagi satu porter untuk dua trekker dan kendaraan pribadi; nyaman memberi setiap trekker seorang porter. Pemandu disertakan jika diwajibkan atau gayanya menengah atau nyaman.
Biaya izin (sumber resmi)
- Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit: NPR 1.000 per masuk Sumber
Tidak termasuk
Tidak ditemukan harga yang dipublikasikan untuk: Kathmandu to the Nagarjun gate and back. Total bertanda * tidak menyertakannya; tanyakan ke agen Anda. Park entry ticket at the gate; no guide check reported (checked 19 October 2026).
Sumber biaya
- PriceNepal: Nepal Travel Cost Guide 2026 (2026-05-14)
- Third Rock Adventures: Nepal trek budget planner (2026-05-09)
- Himalayan Partner: Guide and porter price in Nepal 2026 (2026-02-10)
- Shikhar Adventure: Annapurna Circuit trek cost (2026-02-03)
- Nepal Tourism Board: Trekking Permit (2026-10-18)
Perkiraan dari panduan operator, bukan penawaran harga. Tip, asuransi, perlengkapan, dan hotel di Kathmandu tidak termasuk; USD dengan kurs platform.
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Pertanyaan yang sering diajukan
Operators give four to five hours for the round trip including time at the monastery, and one guide gives two to three hours each way. Our map shows about 6.2 km and 520 m of climbing.
About 2,100 m. Sources give 2,096 to 2,164 m and OpenStreetMap gives 2,128 m, so quoted heights vary by about 70 m.
Yes, the Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park entry permit, NPR 1,000 per person for foreigners and NPR 600 for SAARC nationals, per the Nepal Tourism Board.
No. One operator notes there are no shops or restaurants on the trail, so bring your own lunch and water.
Yes. Operators rate it easy to moderate, the trail has complete steps and stairs, and the gate is only 15 to 20 minutes from Thamel. The continuous climb can tire knees.
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