Phulchowki Hill Station

Waiting for short hiking trail towards higher elevation around Kathmandu valley, mixed with adventure and mesmerizing sceneries?

Are you a nature lover and wants to trek around the densely forested area while in Kathmandu valley?

Have you ever dreamed of playing with snow?

Phulchowki is a popular hill station and a hiking destination around Kathmandu valley and is famous for the presentation of romantic views to its visitors, which is really mesmerizing. The hill is considered as highest hill station surrounding Kathmandu valley lying 20 kilometers far away from capital which is situated at the altitude of 2,762 meters above sea level. Hiking Phulchowki station in winter season allows hikers to enjoy (play) with snow, which is one of the rare things to do around Kathmandu valley and hence providing a new and unique experience. Playing with snow is always enjoyable, which can be mostly done in higher elevation in right time (season) and visiting Phulchowki Hill Station in the winter season is the right decision to make, when you can experience the moment with snow and the sceneries and views are the common factors in this most popular hill station.

Phulchowki hike allows visitors to explore the natural rich sceneries and biodiversity in such a calm and peaceful trail, which indeed make their holiday splendid, and memorable, keeping aside adventure and enjoyments. The trip is usually of a day and starts with a short drive towards Godawari, from where the actual hiking journey is started. The hiking trip started from Godawari takes around 4 hours to reach the hill station, elevation ranging from 1,439 meters to 2,762 meters. The hiking trail is easily accessible blessed by surprising vegetation and great for bird watching. The main destination, Phulchowki hill station, is surrounded by the dense forest of different vegetation including Rhododendron, showing mesmerizing beauty around. Being densely forested at a higher elevation, you can encounter different species of birds, butterflies and wild animals. From the top hill, you can enjoy birds-eye views of Kathmandu valley and surrounding villages along with surprising Himalayan views.

Moreover, Phulchowki Hike trip is the best spot or destination for spending a day with your mates and family, as the physical challenge is a common factor and is a pleasurable hike. The major highlights of this trip include exotic hike passing through lush forest mixed with excitements and adventure, exploring Godawari botanical garden, visiting Phulchoki Mai (a Hindu Shrine), encountering various vegetation, butterflies, birds, and wild animals and more importantly, capturing mesmerizing scenic and mountain views.