Pharping-Champadevi Hiking

Pharping-Champadevi hiking tour starts in the morning after an hour drive to Pharping village on the way to Dakshinkali Temple. Located along a river in a forested valley in the mountains south of the Valley, Dakshinkali is a temple dedicated to the Shiva's consort goddess Kali in her most bloodthirsty incarnation.

  • Trip Code

    MKA-1161

  • No of days

    1

  • Group Size

    2 - 6

  • Challenge level

    Easy

  • MEALS

    Included (B,L, D)

  • TRANSPORTATION

    Free pickup & drop.

  • ACCOMMODATION

    Hotel and Lodge

  • MAX ALTITUTE

    -

  • BEST SEASON

    Mar-May | Sep-Nov

  • START POINT

    Kathmandu

  • END POINT

    Kathmandu

  • SUITABLE FOR

    16 to 79 years old

  • WALK PER DAY

    4 to 5 hours walk every day

  • GUIDING METHOD

    Live Guide/Instructor

Trip Overview

Pharping-Champadevi hiking tour starts in the morning after an hour drive to Pharping village on the way to Dakshinkali Temple. Located along a river in a forested valley in the mountains south of the Valley, Dakshinkali is a temple dedicated to the Shiva's consort goddess Kali in her most bloodthirsty incarnation. At this temple, her bloodlust is satisfied twice a week when people come to sacrifice uncastrated male goats, buffaloes, chickens, and other such animals. The image of Kali at the shrine is of black stone, has six arms, and is trampling a male figure. Following a short visit to this temple, we then commence our hiking upwards to Chamadevi hill through the picturesque Pharping village.
 


From Pharping, it takes about 2 hours to reach on top of the ridge of Champadevi hill (2285m.) which is also a pilgrimage site itself having Buddhist Stupa and Hindu Shrine on the top. Walking through the lush pine forest along the well-developed trail is provides a wonderful hiking experience with superb views of Langtang, Gauri Shankar, Jugal, Dorge Lakpa Himalayas on a clear day.  In addition, we can also observe the bustling Kathmandu city and spectacular village settlements from the top of the ridge. After a wonderful day trip, we head down to the highway taking another route and drive back to Kathmandu for overnight. Or alternatively, if you wish homestay arrangements can as well be made for you to stay at the local house for that day instead of returning to Kathmandu the same day.

 

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ALTITUDE ACCLIMATIZATION

To get the most from your trek, and to stay safe, it is important to follow acclimatization guidelines. At Makalu Adventure, whenever possible, we follow the acclimatization formula set out by Drs Jim Duff and Peter Gormly; experts in Wilderness Medicine. "Above 2000m, altitude illness is a possibility and above 2500m it becomes common".
"As a rough guide, above 2500m the maximum daily height gain between sleeping altitudes should not exceed 400m, with a rest day every third day or after every 1000m of sleeping ascent".
"Avoid overexertion and breathlessness while acclimatizing, stay well hydrated, avoid alcohol, excess caffeine, salt and protein, your diet should be 70% carbohydrate above 3500m".

Why Choose Makalu Adventure

Makalu Adventure has been trading for over 25 years; is one of the leading trek and expedition agents in Nepal and is used as in-country agent by several international adventure companies. At the helm is Mohan Lamsal (MD) assisted by head trekking guide Tenging Sherpa and head climbing guide Sanu Sherpa. Teni started trekking as a porter aged 14 and has hiked every trail in Nepal, many times! Sanu Sherpa has the distinction of having climbed all 14, 8,000m peaks, twice! Mohan Lamsal is not only MD of Makalu Adventure, he is also the General Secretary of the Nepal Mountaineering Association. You are in safe hands with Makalau Adventure.

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  • Sean James
    United Kingdom

    Excellent service and a welcome by Makalu Adventure

    I've known and worked with Mohan and Makalu Adventure for nearly 15 years. In that time I've led many treks and high altitude expeditions to Nepal (15 expeditions over 8000m and counting). His company provides an excellent service and a welcome that I look forward to every season. The Thamel Eco Resort is a center of tranquility in Kathmandu and the perfect place to start and finish the Himalayan Adventure. The staffs are now like family and I hope to return for many years with the guarantee of safety and security that he offers in the mountains.
  • Roy Francis
    France

    I have been working as my country-agent for Makalu Adventure since last 20 years and recommend them most highly.

    “I have used Makalu Adventure as my in-county agent for the last twenty years and recommend them most highly. The staff are knowledgeable, well trained and go that extra mile to make sure all is well. These are just some of the trips I have done with Makalu Adventure: Jiri to Everest Base Camp Trek - Phapulu to Everest Base Camp - Annapurna Base Camp - Annapurna Circuit with Tilicho Lake Trek Annapurna - Circuit of Dhaulagiri - Circuit of Manaslu - Rolwaling to Everest - Humla to Mt. Kailash - Everest ABC Tibet - Makalu Base Camp - Makalu Sherpani Col Pass Trek - Kangchenjunga Base Camp - Langtang Valley - Parchamo Peak - Dolpo - Mera Peak.
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