Holding many legendary tales, Nagarjuna is the nearest hill site of Kathmandu Valley. Located in the north-west, it is also a part of Shivapuri National Park. Hiking to Nagarjuna is a short and easy adventure that you will embark upon. It is an excellent choice for hike-lovers with limited time.
There are many stories behind this legendary hill. There is a saying that Manjushree discovered this hill and saw Kathmandu Valley from it. It was at this point when Manjushree got the inspiration to establish Kathmandu as a valley. It was a large lake before.
There is also another famous story of the “Buffalo Budhha” story related to Nagarjuna. There is an ancient cave where a philosopher named Acharya Nagarjuna lived. He mediated in that cave and gave important lessons to many stingy beings. Today, we call that cave the Cave of the Buffalo Buddha. Philosopher Acharya Nagarjuna is also the reason, the hill got its name afterward.
There are a lot of typical highlights of this hike. At first, is the admirable view of the high Himalayas from Nagarjuna Hill. Then comes its richness in exotic flora and fauna. And not to forget, this hike covers Shivapuri National Park. Thus, you get to delve into the natural setting that gives a peaceful state of mind. Buddha stupas, ancient caves, and Jamacho Viewpoint are other main attractions. Along with this, the view of Kathmandu, Nuwakot, and surrounding valleys is fantastic.
1 Day Hiking to Nagarjuna is a perfect way to skip your daily routine and take a short break. You will have an amazing experience of enjoying its natural wilderness.