Phulchoki Hiking

Phulchoki hiking means ‘walking hill of flowers’, we’re hiking over there. The peak of Phulchoki hill is 2,780 m among the surrounding hills of Kathmandu valley, which is located approximately 14 km southeast of Kathmandu. One of the famous Hindu goddesses, many Hindu people pilgrimage to this site. Beautiful hiking in Phulchoki in terms of vegetation and a bird watching destination in the Kathmandu valley.

Phulchoki hiking is difficult but the reward is a marvelous view of the Himalaya range and good for nature observers. Phulchoki hill is surrounded by a dense forest a variety of plants including Rhododendron of different colors, including pure white and dark lilac. Because of this beautiful and dense forest, different species of birds and butterflies can be detected.

During your hike you can see varieties of birds such as Rufous-gorged, Flycatcher, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Yellow-bowed Tit, Chestnut-headed Tesia, Red-billed Lothario, Whiskered Yuhina, Besra, Bronzed and Racket-tailed Drongos, Greater Yellow nape, Grey-headed Woodpecker, Nepal Cutia, Ultramarine Flycatcher, and Black-winged Cuckoo shrike.

Day Hike in Kathmandu

Day hike in Kathmandu, Phulchoki hiking, which is surrounded by prayer flags and tridents. If someone happens to hike on this route in the actual planet month of March / April, you can watch the month-long annual religious festival held at the shrine to Phulchoki, plus some other major festivals on the full moon days in July and August every year.

Moreover, you will get an eye-catching view from the eastern part of the Annapurna region. As well as Manasalu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Dorje Lakpa, and Gaurishanker in the east, over a clear 24-hour period. Further breathtaking view of Kathmandu valley is another glorious this specific visit. The day that you spend in this part will be one of the best choices and worth it.

Similarly, there are many hiking trails around Kathmandu like Nagarkot Changunarayan, Chandragiri hill, Nagarkot Dhulikhel and many more.