The Nagarjung Jamacho Day Hike is one of the popular short hikes easily accessible from Kathmandu Valley. Situated at the elevation of 2100 meters, it is one the best choice on the outskirts of Kathmandu valley to take a quick break from the bustling city and to walk in the wonders of nature.     

As part of Shivapuri Nagarjung National Park (the only National park that is in Kathmandu Valley), Jamacho hiking can be a perfect hike for the nature lover. It goes through the wilderness of the woods protected by the Nepalese Army. There are also cemented steps that are developed for hiking. While walking through the woods you could hear the melodious chirping of birds as well as may encounter wildlife.

It takes about a half an hour drive to reach the spot from the hike starting point. Hiking begins near the Balaju bypass, also known as the Phulbari gate where we have to get National park entry ticket. After getting the entry ticket at the gate, one can start hiking. From the top of Nagarjun Hill where there is Jamacho Monastery, we can see magnificent view of entire Kathmandu valley and jaw dropping mountain ranges from east to west. Annapurna Range, Manaslu Range, Ganesh Himal Range, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa are the major mountain ranges can be seen from the top. The Jamacho monastery, religious and historically caves, national park, flora and fauna are the major highlights of the hike.