Phulchoki Day Hike

Pulchowki day hike

Since I was a solo female traveler I really wanted to get out and do a day hike to Pulchowki forest to spend some time in nature. My guide BK was great at navigating the trail and getting to the top of the mountain. He even carried all the great snacks and we had tea at the top. I imagine the view is fantastic on a clear day but unfortunately it was a bit cloudy. However I highly recommend the hike if you are interested in birding or just seeing some forested areas outside of Kathmandu. I don't reccomend going to visit this area without a guide, and being alone it was great to have a guide. BK was wonderful company and even took me to the botanical gardens after the hike. I highly recommend this company as they were professional, prompt, and seem to have great guides.

Amazing Day

Thank you to Raj for organising such a fantastic day. The foothills were just a short drive from Kathmandu but with the most breathtaking views and a excellent trek. Raj had great knowledge and made the day extremely memorable.

Short trekking around Kathmandu

Nice experience on a short trekking to Phulchoki Hill. Serious and professional way to organize it an very friendly and enjoyable guide, highly recommended.

Kathmandu valley

Our Guide pradeep was really amazing and we really enjoyed his company and his knowledge. As we hocked through the small traditional villages he explained the history and the habits of the people in the villages, telling us about the animals and the birds in the areas we hiked. You can feel that he loved his work but more than that, he loves his country. Because of the great experience with him we booked him for two separate hickes.
His driver was also really good especially off road driving, getting us safely to the start of the hike and picking us up at the end.

Pulchoki day hike

Enjoyable day hike with excellent guide. The route follows either a dirt road or a steeper narrow trail, and I enjoyed the narrow trail more.
Unfortunately, it was too hazy to see the mountains, which was a real disappointment.
Also, this trail-- although it is a protected wilderness area-- is absolutely full of discarded trash which is heartbreaking. Highly recommend that the guides and local authorities take some collaborative action to remove it.