Madhichud hike is one of the best day hike around the Kathmandu Valley. It offers you to experience village & forest trail with observing flora & fauna of Shivapuri National park. Trail covers Ancient Newari town- Sankhu, famous Varajyogini Temple, different village and Manichud Chaur and pilgrimage site Manichud Daha. 17km way from Kathmandu to start trek from Sankhu. Once an important stop on the old trade route from Kathmandu to Lhasa. Its rich cultural heritage and traditional lifestyle makes. It a must visit place for anyone who want to get away at least for a day from the humdrum of routine work and the pollution of Kathmandu city.

The famous Vajrayogini Temple built by Hindu King Prakash Malla in 1655 is one of the best tourist spot. We will start our hike from Sankhu visiting Vajrayogini Temple and ascend towards Manichud passing through different villages and jungle with beautiful landscapes. It will walk uphill for about 3.5 hours. We will spend few hour at Manichud Daha & surrounding.  Then back to same route or can follow the Motor road to Sundarijal.