It is one of the famous Buddhist stupa on the Nagarjuna Hill which is about 7km. from Kathmandu on western skyline. A motorable road leads through Raniban (Queen forest) to this stupa. It takes about 45 minutes to reach there in motor/jeep while hike is about 5 km. on foot and takes about 2 hours. It is quite steep and one has to climb about 754 m. in altitude as the stupa is situated on the top of the Nagarjuna hill at 2128m. altitude. Nagarjuna hill is also described in literature as Vindya mountain.It is quite steep and one has to climb about 754 m. as the stupa is situated on the top of the Nagarjun hill at 2128m. This hill is also described in literature as Vindya Mountain.
Trip Facts:
Activities: tour and hiking
Destination: Nepal – Nagarjun
Duration: 4 Days including Kathmandu city tour
Grade: Leisure Holidays
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Transportation: Car/Van Group
Size: Minimum two people to max. Twenty people
Best Time: Jan - May, Sept - Dec
Day 01: Meet at Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Free day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley such as Boudha Nath, Pashupatinath and Kathmandu Durbar Square (B)
Day 03: Half an hour drive to hiking starting point and 1 hour hike to Nagarjun Hill explore the area and back to hotel. (B)
Day 04: Continue for your next trip or final departure on your own destination. (B)