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Jamacho Yoga Hike

Yoga Trek

Trip Days: 1 Days

Max. Elevation: 2100 M

Difficulty: Easy

Meals: Packed Lunch

Transportation: Car

Trip Overview

If you are looking for one day of rejuvenating escape to nature, a one-day Jamacho yoga hike in Nepal will be the best choice. If you have one day free between your Nepal visit routine you can join us for this amazing exploration of body, mind, and soul.

Jamacho Gumba is a religious shrine, especially for the Buddhist community. It is located within the perimeter of Nagarjun National Park on Nagarjun Hills; also known as Vindya Mountain. The Gumba is located at 2100 meters altitude from sea level. Gumba sits exactly on top of Nagarjun Hills and it is north of Kathmandu city. We will drive from our residence to Phulbari Gate which is near Balaju Bypass. The area is protected by the Nepalese military based at Phulbari Gate, they will provide us with a permit to visit the Gumba. Phulbari Gate is the starting point of our hike. If you are unable to hike, you can take a ride to the top as well.

It will take approximately 2-3 hours of walking to reach the top but it all depends on your pace too. Descent from the top will be easier and shorter than ascending. The distance of one way hiking trail is approximately 5 KM and the up and down will be 10 km. It’s an easy to moderate hike option only 4 KM away from the tourist Hub: Thamel. Including yoga practice at the top, the total duration of the Jamacho Yoga Hike hike will be approximately 7-8 hours.

The 360 views of the valley and forest, magnificent Himalaya ranges, green-carpeted mountains around, and cool air blowing through you will be the reward for you at the top. After scanning the beautiful view around we will unfold our yoga mats to practice Yoga. We will descend a few kilometers down to have our packed lunch. If you don’t want to include Yoga in the hike we can customize the plan.

Highlights of Jamacho Yoga Hike

Incredible time being in Jungle which is only 6 kilometers away from the busy city of Kathmandu
Picturesque view of Mt. Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Jugal Himal, and many more.
Close-up view of Kathmandu Valley
Hiking along the melodious chirps of birds throughout the journey
Soak in the feel of being in nature’s lap
Yoga asana stretches and meditation at the top
Packed lunch experience in the heart of the Jungle

Itinerary

Day 01: Jamacho Yoga Hike

Detail Itinerary

08:00 AM – Drive to Phulbari Gate by a car

08:20 AM – Do registration and take the entrance permit at Fulbari gate

08:30 AM – Start the hike

11:00 AM– Jamacho Peak

11:00 – 11:30 AM – sightseeing of the Himalayas and the beauty around

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – YOGA and meditation

12:45 PM – 01:30 PM – hike to descend

01:30 PM – 02:00 PM – Lunch (light and simple vegetarian pack)

02:15 PM – 3:30 PM – hike back to Phulbari gate

03:30 PM – Drive back to your hotel

Includes/Excludes

What’s Included?

Transportation to and from Phulbari Gate
National park entrance fee
Packed Lunch
Yoga practice at the top
The professional bilingual trek guide
Yoga mat and hiking stick

What’s Excluded?

Your personal expenses
Water (please bring your own water bottle, we are doing this to decrease mineral water bottles waste in the national park)
Tips or gratuities for guide or driver

Useful Info

Restricted things to do in a national park?

As we will be hiking inside the national park we are not allowed to:

to walk beyond the designated trail
to pluck wildflowers
to harm any wild animals or birds
to take out any baby plants
to throw plastics wastes and bottles

What you can carry with you on a hike?

Your personal items like Phone, Camera, etc.
A small backpack that lodges your items
Sticks if you prefer
Water bottle
A yoga light mat or a big towel for yoga practice
Chocolates or nuts to munch

Restricted things to carry in a national park?

As we are hiking inside the perimeter of the National park few things are not allowed to carry, such as:

Knives
Speakers (they will be noisy enough to distract wild animals in the jungle)
Matchboxes
Wires
Lighters

FAQ

What can I expect at the top of Jamacho?

Jamacho Gumba is located right at the top of Nagarjun Hills. You can see numerous lamps lit by devotees on the premises of the Stupa. You can see the scenic view of the entire Kathmandu Valley like a basin surrounded by green and snowy hills.