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Jamacho Hike

Kathmandu Valley, NepalUpdated 8 Oct 2026

Distance
6.6 km
Ascent
699 m
Descent
699 m
Highest point
2,091 m
Route shape
Out and back
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The route in numbers

Distance
6.6 km
Out and back
Typical time
—
Ascent
699 m
Descent
699 m
Highest point
2,091 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Kathmandu Valley

In short

How long is the Jamacho Hike?
Jamacho Hike is 6.6 km long.
How difficult is the Jamacho Hike?
It is rated moderate, with 699 m of total ascent and 699 m of descent.
What is the highest point of the Jamacho Hike?
The highest point reached is 2,091 m above sea level.
Is the Jamacho Hike a loop?
No — it is an out-and-back: you return along the way you came, finishing back at the start.

Elevation profile

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Elevation

6.6 km

1,200 m1,400 m1,600 m1,800 m2,000 m2,200 m0.0 km1.0 km2.0 km3.0 km4.0 km5.0 km6.0 km
Ascent
+699 m
Descent
−699 m
Highest
2,091 m
Lowest
1,392 m
Grade
−15% … +15%

Itinerary

7 stops

Day 1

Fulbari Gate → Fulbari Gate

6.6 km699 m699 m

Moderate

Uphill
Uphill
3.3 km698 m0 m
    0.0 km
  1. 0.5 km205 m0 m
    0.5 km
  2. 1.5 km231 m0 m
    2.1 km
  3. 1.2 km262 m0 m
    3.3 km
Downhill
Downhill
3.3 km0 m698 m
    3.3 km
  1. 1.2 km0 m262 m
    4.5 km
  2. 1.5 km0 m231 m
    6.1 km
  3. 0.5 km0 m205 m
    6.6 km

Getting to the start

Fulbari Gate

27.74439, 85.29502 · 1386 m

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7 stops · 6.6 km of trail · Last updated 8 Oct 2026