Hiking & trekking routes around Sundarijal and Shivapuri National Park.
1.   Sundari Mai Homage (hike): Easy - 2 hrs and 30 mnts. (1400m-1500 M)	Sundarijal, Syalmati water fall, SNNP ticket counter -1 ,Scout building 1, Sundarimai , Sundarijal picnic spot , SNNP gate-2 , Melamchi Office , Melamchi gate, Sundarijal bus park.
2.   Mulkharka village (hike): Easy - 3 hours. (1400m- 1600m)	Sundarijal, Mulkharka ,Syalmati waterfall, SNNP ticket counter -1,scout building 1, reservoir,Mulkharka 6,Mulkharka 5,around Dawa Gyalmo home stay and back to Sundarijal
3.   Hillside Trail ( Hike ): Easy  - 2 hrs and 30 mnts. (1400m- 1550m)	Sundarijal bus park  to Melamchi gate  via Syalmati Water fall, SNNP ticket counter -1 , scout building 1 ,Mulkharka village 6, Nagmati River bridge , Sundarijal picnic spot , Melamchi office,  Sundarijal.
4.   Around Shiva’s Abode (Hike): Easy - 3 hrs and 30 mnts. ( 1400m- 1600m)	Sundarijal bazaar to Sundarijal Melamchi gate via Syalmati Water fall, SNNP ticket counter -1, scout building 1 , Syalmati river and Bahrai temple
5.   Tranquility Trail (Hike): Easy / Medium- 3 hours. (1400m- 1600m)	Sundarijal bus park  via Syalmati waterfall , SNNP ticket counter -1 , scout building 1 and 2 , Bagmati brook bridge, Mulkharka village-6  and back to Sundarijal bus park via reservoir.
6.   Along the Wild Nagmati River (Hike): Easy / Medium - 4 hours. (1400m- 1600m)	Sundarijal bus park to Melamchi  gate via  Syalmati waterfall ,  SNNP ticket counter -1 , Mulkharka  village  6 & 5  ,   Amar hotel, Sindar Jhang, Nagmati River , Mulkharka 6, Sundarijal Picnic spot , SNNP park counter-2 and Melamchi Office
7.   Pristine Origins of Baghmati (Trek): Hard - 7 hours (1400m- 2170m)	Sundarijal to Kune village via Syalmati waterfall, SNNP ticket counter -1 ,  Scout building 1 & 2, Bagmati bridge,along the bagmati river, Chilaune village ,  Okhreni Village,  Baghdwar school , Kune village. Back to Sundarijal via Ishori School in Chilauni and Mulkharga village-5, scout building 1,  Sundarijal Bus Park
8.   Face to face with Mighty Himalaya (Trek): Hard - 7 hours (1400m- 2170m)	Sundarijal , Syalmati waterfall , SNNP ticket counter -1 , reservoir, Mulkharga village-6,  Chilauni  village , Ishori school , Okhreni Village , Deurali Bhanjyang , NETIF’s Shelter -5   ,Borlang Bhanjyang , Mulkkharga village 5 &6  and back to Sundarijal.
9.   Amidst the Rhododendrons (trek): Medium – Two days with 6 hours each days. (1400m- 2175m)	Sundarijal to Chisopani via Mulkharga village - 5, Borlyang Bhanjyang , Chisapani             ( overnight ) back to Sundarijal via Wetlands ( Dhaap) , NETIF Shelter- , Along Nagmati River, Sindar Jhang , Mulkharga-1 , Sundarijal Picnic spot, Shivapuri Counter-2 , Melamchi Office , Melamchi gate, Sundarijal Bus park
10. Pristine Origins of Nagmati River (hike): Medium / Hard - 7 hours (1400m- 2175m)	Sundarijal to Mulkharga village – 6 & 5, Amar hotel, Sindar Jhang, Nagmati River , Katikke Khola, NETIF shelter- 8  , NETIF shelter-7,    around Dhaap - Wet lands ,  Katikke Khola ,Nagmati River, Sindur Jhang , Mulkharga-6 , Sundarijal Picnic spot, SNNP Counter-2 , Melamchi Office , Melamchi gate, Sundarijal Bus park
11. Nagi Gomba Pilgrimage (trek): Medium - 6 hours (1400m-1600m)	Sundarijal to Pani Muhan, Budhanilkantha via Syalmati waterfall, SNNP ticket counter-1,reservoir, Scout building 1 &  2 , along SNNP park’s fire line trail,  Nagi Gomba and Budhanilkantha National Park Office
12. Experience Manichur  (trek): Medium / Hard -7 hours (1400m-2500m)	Sundarijal Melamchi office , SNNP ticket counter    2 , Kageshwori , along the SNNP park’s fire line trail , Manichur and downhill Bogeni , Mulabari , NETIF Shelter 8 , Along Nagamati river, Sunarijhang , Melamchi Office Sundarijal.
13. Scenic Manichur  circuit (trek ): Medium / Hard - 7 hours (1400m-2500m)	Sundarijal  Melamchi office, SNNP ticket counter 2 , Kageshwori , along the SNNP park’s trail , Manichur and downhill to Bogeni,Milabari,NETIF Shelter-8,along Nagamati river,Sunarijhang,Melamchi Office Sundarijal.
14. Baghdwar Pilgrimage (trek):  Hard - 7 hours (1400m-2750m)	Chisopani to Budhanilkantha National park Office via, NETIF Shelter #6, Shelter # 4, Shelter #5, Deuralibhanjyang , Baghdwar , Shivapuri peak  , Deurali Danda, Nagi Gomba Taulung , Pani Muhan , National park Office
15. Shivapuri Vista (trek):  Hard- 8 hours (1400m – 2750m)	Sundarijal, Syalmati waterfall , SNNP ticket counter -1 , reservoir, scout building 1 & 2, Bagmati brook Bridge, Ishori school in Chilauni village, Baghdwar school in Okhreni village, Kune village ,  Baghdwar , Shivapuri peak and  Deurali Bhanjyang , Shelter #5,  Chisapani or Sundarijal Bus park.
16. Origines of Syalmati river :   Hard- 6 hours ( 1400m – 2300m)	Sundarijal , Syalmati waterfall, SNNP ticket counter -1 ,  Scout building 1 & 2, Bagmati bridge, along the Syalmati ridge ,  across the Syalmati river, Tarebhir, Suntakhan , Gokarna
17. Across Nagmati River:    Medium (1400 m – 1900m)	Sundarijal , Nagmati river , Sundurjhang Katikke Khola, Gagalphedi , Melamchi Offfice, Sundarijal.
18. Sundarijal Chisopani, Helambu (trek): Hard -	Sundarijal to Helambu via Chisapani                ( overnight)  , Golfu Bhanjyang, Kutum sang , Thare pate,   Semathang , Helambu , Melamchighyang , Timbu, Tarangmarang
19. Sundarijal Chisopani, and Gosaikunda, Langtang (trek): Hard-	Sundarijal to Helambu via Chisapani (overnight) , Golfu Bhanjyang, Kutum sang , Thare pate, Phedi , lauribina , Gosaikunda to Lantang ,

 

Hiking & trekking routes around Budhanilkantha - Shivapuri National Park
1.   Spini Babler trail (Hike): Easy  4 hours ( 1400m – 1700m)	Budhanilkantha,  Shivapuri National Park office , Giddhe Dhunga ,  across Charchare river ,  Army staff  College,  Chandeshowri village  Tokha or drive back from Danda Village to  vishnumati village and Budhanilkantha.
2.  Origines of Vishnumati river or Vishnudwar :   Easy -3 hours ( 1948m – 1350m)	Drive from Budhanilkantha to Jhor Mahankal VDC, hike from Patesamara   to Upallo Village , Nayabasti , Tokha and Budhanilkantha.
3.   Across the Shivapuri Ridge:  Easy / Medium  -5 hours  (1948m- 1400m)	Drive from Budhanilkatntha to Jhor Mahankal VDC, hike from Patesamara , Vishnudwar ,     Park’s trail , Gidde Danda,  Pani Muhan and SNNP office , Budhanilkantha.
4.   The  Gomba Route:   Easy - 4 hours  ( 1400m – 2250m)	Budhanilkantha, Taulung, Deurali dada, Nagi Gomba, Tare bhir , SNNP office, Budhanilkantha
5.   Clouded Leopard Encounter trail:  Medium / hard  6 hours(1400m- 2750 m)	Budhanilkantha , SNNP office, Gidde dada, Deutrali danda,  Chhap Bhanjyang, Shivapuri peak, Deurali dada, Nagi gumba,Taulung, Pani Muhan , SNNP office
6.   Bishnumati Cultural trail :  Easy / 4hrs  ( 1400m – 1600m )   (Historic importance: Dakeshe Prajapati koti hom)	Budhanilkantha , Bishnumati village , Dada gaon , Chandeshwori Mandir ,Tokha village , Budhanilkantha
Hiking & trekking routes from – Kakani and Shivapuri National Park
1.Explore Shivapuri park Trail (Trek): Medium-6 hours  ( 1900m- 2350 m)		Kakani to Khare Bhyanjyang , Tauke Devi, Gurje Bhanjyang,Pateshowra , Shivapuri Resort , Pateshowra, Parks trail, Camping spot, Danda Village , Bishnu mati Village, Budhanilkantha.
2. Village and the jungles (Hike ): Medium- 4 hours (1900m- 2350m)		Kakani to Khare Bhyanjyang , Tauke Devi, Gurje Bhanjyang,Pateshowra   , Shivapuri Resort , Pateshowra, Jhor Mahankal VDC, Nayabasti, Tokha, and  Budhanilkantha
3. Kakani Downhill trail (Hike): Medium 3 hours ( 1900m- 2350m)		Kakani  dirth road , Kuwapani ,Julukeni , Dolal Village and drive to Kathmandu.
4.   The Valley view trail ( Hike) : Medium 3 hours (1900m- 2350m)		Kakani to Upallo village:
5.     Himalayan Milieu in Kakani: Medium 5hours (1900m- 2350m)		Kakani to Nepane, Golbhitta, Tinghare , Bhage, Nayagoan, Tauke Devi , Gurje Bhanjyang, to Chisapani

 

Bicycle trail around Shivapuri National Park
1.	Kakani to  Khare Bhyanjyang , Tauke Devi, Gurje Bhanjyang,Pateshowra , Shivapuri        Resort , Pateshowra, Parks trail, Camping spot, Danda Village , Bishnu mati Village, Budhanilkantha.
2.	Kakani to Khare Bhyanjyang , Tauke Devi, Gurje Bhanjyang,Pateshowra   , Shivapuri Resort , Pateshowra, Jhor Mahankal VDC, Nayabasti, Tokha, and  Budhanilkantha .
3.	Kakani to Nepane, Golbhitta, Tinghare , Bhage, Nayagoan, Tauke Devi , Gurje Bhanjyang, to Chisapani.
4.	Kakani to Nepane, Golbhitta, Tinghare , Bhage, Nayagoan, Tauke Devi , Gurje Bhanjyang, to Jhor Mahankal VDC, Nayabasti, Tokha, Budhanilkantha.
5.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal picnic spot, Mulkharga , bagmati Bridge, Thare Bhir village , Sunatakhan and Gokarna.
6.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal picnic spot, Mulkharga , bagmati Bridge, Thare Bhir village , Suntathan and Gokarna.
7.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal picnic spot, Mulkharga , bagmati Bridge, Thare Bhir village ,  Gamcha and  Gokarna.
8.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal picnic spot, Mulkharga , bagmati Bridge, Thare Bhir village Taulung  and Budhanilkantha.
9.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal Picnic spot , Mulkharga village 5 to  Sankhu.
10.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal Picnic spot , Mulkharga village 6,  Jhule chAUKI to Sankhu .
11.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal Picnic spot , Mulkharga village 6,  Jhule , Chauki Bhanjyang , Kattike to Nagarkot.
12.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office,  Sundarijal Picnic spot ,   Mulkharga 5, Sindurjhang, Kartike Khola, NETIF’s Shelter 8 , Dhaap, Chisapani.
13.	Sundarijal to Melamchi office, Sundarijal Picnic spot,   Mulkharga 5, Sindurjhang, Kartike Khola, NETIF’s Shelter 8, Jhule, Mulkharga 5 , Sundarijal.
14.	Chisopani , Hybung village, Bhotechaur , Sankhu.

 

To help preserve the environment, we request villagers and visitors to.

DO’S
 Deposit all rubbish in the waste bins or rubbish collection areas.
 Use toilets facilities constructed in the park & along the trail.
 Use designated picnic spots ONLY.
 AVOID use of vehicles in the park.
 Please DO STAY in lodges that use bottled gas for cooking and heating.
 HUNTING, SHOOTING & POACHING WILDLIFE is strictly PROHIBITED IN ALL NATIONAL PARKS.
 Respect local people and their customs and act responsibly.
 Always hire a nature tourist guide locally
 Abide by the National Park Law all the time .Please help us by reporting any breach of the above rules by villagers or visitors to the Park Headquarters.

DON’TS

 Please DO NOT encourage cooking by fire wood. Encourage villagers to save trees.
 Please DO NOT swim, bath or wash cloths in the rivers or streams.
 Please DO NOT makes any noise whilst in the park.
 Please DO NOT remove plants, animals or wood from the park.
 Do not trade in captures wild birds, bird nests & eggs, animal parts or “natural” medicines.
 Please DO NOT feed the wildlife

To help to protect Natural resource & forest conservation

DO’S
1. Please leave picnic areas clean and tidy when you leave, so that others can enjoy it as much as you have.
2. Camp in established sites, don’t cut or clear trees and forest areas
3. Keep to the trail; make good use of the facilities on the trail such as rest shelters, public toilets, information sign boards and waste bins.

DON’TS
1. Don’t make open fires on the trail or picnic areas, purchase locally made briquettes for heating and cooking.
2. Do not move or disturb rocks or cairns as they may be important indicators for others en route.
3. Do not swim in the rivers in national parks or forests.
4. Don’t pick plants or flowers, enjoy them in their natural beauty – take a photo or memory.

For Health & safety awareness

DO’S
1. When on rafting or adventure activities, ensure safety at all times; always follow the instructions of your experienced guide don’t put yourself or others in danger.
2. Take care for the health of your guides, porters, and clients especially for altitude sickness, have emergency plans in place.
3. Drive with care; especially on mountain roads and busy streets.
4. Provide health and safety training for your guides and porters.


DON’TS
1. Don’t walk alone at night in the parks or forests.

For Procurement policies
1. Support your local farmers and cultural entrepreneurs – buy fresh organic produce and handicrafts; hire cultural dance performers to entertain your guests.
2. Support the rural communities your clients visit by using their services, use lodges that have solar power hot water showers, that use locally made sustainable briquettes for heating and cooking, and have proper toilet and rubbish disposal systems.
3. Avoid carrying food from the city on treks and adventures, organise with the local communities to supply clean, healthy hot Nepali meals such as Dhal Bhat using local produce rather than plastic wrapped imported goods.
4. Buy in bulk and reduce the amount of packaging waste.
5. Use as many locally made and/or eco-friendly products as possible.

For Air quality & noise pollution
1. Don’t use the horn excessively, especially when passing through villages.
2. Save on gas and oil; don’t leave the engine running when the vehicle is not moving.
3. Join carbon emission reduction projects and help plant trees, develop roads in a greener sustainable way.
4. Respect the natural environment when out in the forest or picnic areas; do not play loud music or make a loud noise.
5. In all cases your company should plan tours that have the minimal transport required. Also pay attention to vehicles used and the emissions they produce. Vehicles should be clean and well maintenance and aide by emission policies as set by the government.

Nature trails - Introduction
 Nature trails are trails usually in natural areas which help in enriching visitors’ experience of the natural area
 It provides a special opportunity to the visitors to experience and become acquainted with natural and cultural history, the environment and ecology by appreciating it with the help of an interpreter (a nature guide)
 Understanding of names of objects and descriptions of how system works with real objects as examples
 Conservation is enhanced through understanding and appreciation when visitors are informed correctly
 “Take one inspired and informed interpreter, put him in a park, big or small, that has park users to challenge him and landscapes to illustrate his stories of land (or seashore) and life, and there is little necessity for expensive buildings, exhibits, or slide shows to create good interpretation” -York Edmonds

General characteristics of nature trails
 A nature trail is:
 usually short – 0.5 to 2 km, with a walking time 30 min. to 1-2 hours
 ideally is constructed as a one-way loop, beginning and ending in the same place
 is informative – signs or labels explaining its features (signs with all the desired information or simply numbers referring visitors to an accompanying pamphlets)
 is inviting with clear, well marked beginning; wide and flat enough to walk in comfort; and no steep climbs, muddy places, or physical obstacles
 is clean and well maintained – rubbish bins are often provided at the entrance and at the rest stops; vegetation and debris regularly removed from the trail

Nature trail construction

I. Survey:
1. Conduct a thorough survey of the area where a natural trail is to pass
2. Make a list of all notable natural and historic features (e.g. viewpoints, vegetation, waterfalls, etc.).
3. Make a sketch map including these features and arrange a trail route to connect the important features

II. Feasibility:
1. Check the route length and access to noted features (walking distance) and determine feasibility of construction
2. Basic rule:
I. Avoid disturbance to the natural environment or disturb as little as possible
II. Avoid unnecessary damage during construction
III. Construction:
1. Remove all obstacles along the trail, and cut overhanging vegetation to a height of 2 meters
2. Avoid cutting large trees, and do not clear all debris down to bare soil
3. Fill depressions
4. Avoid straight stretches (provide curves)
5. Avoid “double back”, to discourage visitors to take short cuts
6. Avoid steep slopes and waterlogged areas – install water bars and drains so that drainage does not run down the trail
7. Trails may be raised on a wooden walkway or stepping stones where necessary
8. Provide simple benches at rest stops
9. Build bridges at stream crossings or deep gorges (steps cut in rocks or a fallen tree may be used but it must be wide enough for safety)
10. Provide entrance sign with basic information (a map and the trail’s length, directional signs at junctions if necessary)
3. Interpretation along the trail
2. If possible, determine a theme for the trail
3. Identify features (12 to 30) for interpretation (information should be accurate, interesting, brief, and easy to understand)
4. Provide a map (either on a sign or in a leaflet); a checklist of ‘things to see along the trail’ may also be provided
4. Maintenance of trail
2. Maintain the trail and signs and facilities regularly
3. Monitor trail use and conditions regularly

Tourist Arrival in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park
 

year		Tourist number				% change
Eng	Nep	Nepali	Foreigner	Student	Total
1994/1995	2051/52	7450	3400		10850
1995/1996	2052/53	21000	5100		26100	58.43
1996/1997	2053/54	20500	6500		27000	3.33
1997/1998	2054/55	15500	6700		22200	-21.62
1998/1999	2055/56	14200	7900		22100	-0.45
1999/2000	2056/57	12896	7643		20539	-7.60
2000/2001	2057/58	15486	8340		23826	13.80
2001/2002	2058/59	21768	8326		30094	20.83
2002/2003	2059/60	32271	4577		36848	18.33
2003/2004	2060/61	33007	6077		39084	5.72
2004/2005	2061/62	39349	5151		44500	12.17
2005/2006	2062/63	39208	4596		43804	-1.59
2006/2007	2063/64	77212	6173		83385	47.47
2007/2008	2064/65	68641	6777	1187	76605	-8.85
2008/2009	2065/66	96362	10569	4225	111156	31.08
2009/2010	2066/67	155873	11957		167830	33.77
2010/2011	2067/68				147963	-13.43
Source: Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park