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Phulchowki Hike

Kathmandu Valley, NepalUpdated 8 Oct 2026

Distance
15 km
Ascent
1,341 m
Descent
1,341 m
Highest point
2,753 m
Route shape
Out and back
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The route in numbers

Distance
15 km
Out and back
Typical time
—
Ascent
1,341 m
Descent
1,341 m
Highest point
2,753 m
Difficulty
Moderate
Kathmandu Valley

In short

How long is the Phulchowki Hike?
Phulchowki Hike is 15 km long.
How difficult is the Phulchowki Hike?
It is rated moderate, with 1,341 m of total ascent and 1,341 m of descent.
What is the highest point of the Phulchowki Hike?
The highest point reached is 2,753 m above sea level.
Is the Phulchowki 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

15 km

1,500 m2,000 m2,500 m3,000 m0.0 km2.0 km4.0 km6.0 km8.0 km10 km12 km14 km
Ascent
+1,383 m
Descent
−1,383 m
Highest
2,753 m
Lowest
1,524 m
Grade
−15% … +15%

Itinerary

11 stops

Day 1

Godawari Bus Park → Godawari Bus Park

15 km1,341 m1,341 m

Moderate

Uphill
Uphill
7.4 km1,267 m56 m
    0.0 km
  1. 0.6 km54 m6 m
    0.6 km
  2. 1.4 km423 m0 m
    2.0 km
  3. 1.3 km336 m0 m
    3.4 km
  4. 3.2 km340 m51 m
    6.6 km
  5. 0.8 km114 m0 m
    7.4 km
Downhill
Downhill
7.4 km56 m1,267 m
    7.4 km
  1. 0.8 km0 m114 m
    8.1 km
  2. 3.2 km51 m340 m
    11 km
  3. 1.3 km0 m336 m
    13 km
  4. 1.4 km0 m423 m
    14 km
  5. 0.6 km6 m54 m
    15 km

Getting to the start

Godawari Bus Park

27.59411, 85.37831

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11 stops · 15 km of trail · Last updated 8 Oct 2026