从Godawari出发的Phulchoki徒步之旅：路线、票价、鸟类

从Godawari出发的Phulchoki徒步之旅：路线、时间、巴士票价和鸟类

快速回答： Phulchoki （也拼写为Phulchowki ）是从加德满都山谷东南边缘的Godawari徒步一日游，海拔约2,750米。我们在2026年10月的徒步旅行花了大约4个小时， 1.5到2个小时。从拉特纳公园（ Ratna Park ）经过拉甘克尔（ Lagankhel ）的巴士费用约为每人50卢比。 有两条路线：一条长而平缓的道路和一条陡峭的小径。

由运营经理Prabesh Paudel撰写的GET Tours。2026年10月3日星期六徒步旅行。上次检查实际细节是在2026年11月。

我和女朋友这次徒步旅行是自发的一日游，走了一段错误的路线，顶部有三个陌生人吃午饭，膝盖疼痛。 这是诚实的版本，加上我后来检查的所有内容，因此您不必这样做。

我们的Phulchoki徒步旅行是如何开始的？

我们决定在周五晚上入住。她星期六早上7点左右到达我的房源，我把自行车拿出来，我们径直向Godawari方向行驶。我们在路上停下来吃早餐：鹰嘴豆、茶和萨摩萨。

隔壁桌上的三个女人在笑，抽烟，聊天。 当我们说我们要去Phulchoki时，他们告诉我们一路骑自行车，因为路线很长，很容易迷路。我们想徒步旅行，所以把车停在Godawari的山脚下，那里有很多商店。

自行车停车费用为10卢比。我们还支付了100卢比的可退还押金，并收到了一张卡，这样徒步旅行者就不会在路上留下食物垃圾或包装纸。 起点是繁忙的：一个带有双筒望远镜的观鸟小组、孩子们、徒步旅行团队和一名外国人。

为什么我们最终选择上路，而不是徒步旅行？

第一段是铺好的，旁边有一条河。水很白，我从来不知道它的名字。一切都干净整洁，保养得很好。 到处都是鸟，空气清新，天空阴云密布，好像要下雨一样，虽然从来没有下过。

我们通过了一个标牌，上面写着Phulchoki距离“完整赛道” 14公里。我们俩以前都没有来过这里，所以我们没有意识到徒步道和道路是不同的路径。我们一直走在宽敞、安静、温和的道路上。 其他人都在用，所以我们认为我们走对了路。

这条路平坦而宁静：茂密的森林，树木繁茂，路边长满了蘑菇，还有一家人带着两个小孩在野餐。视野大多被树木遮挡，但因为周围没人，我们可以尽情地大声喧哗、嬉闹玩耍。

大约在9公里标记处，我们再次遇到了从起点出发的那群人。他们走了真正的徒步路线，正在我们前面休息。 我已经发现了这条小路，但我们会留在路上，因为那里比较安静。这次我们加入了他们。

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公路相比， Phulchoki徒步道是什么样的？

小径要陡得多，有楼梯、松散的污垢和灌木丛，而且看起来维护不善。我们很快就长高了。这里也很拥挤：一名墨西哥徒步旅行者、一些印度人以及一群学龄朋友在看不到老师的情况下演奏音乐。 这很有趣，但路上的平静消失了。

我随身携带了一切：两瓶水、两份萨摩萨、一包Lay's和面条。我们小心翼翼地啜饮水，并缩短休息时间，因为我们还有很多攀岩活动。

在一个茂密的部分，一只水蛭爬到我的腿上（我穿着短裤）。我把它甩掉了，就这样结束了。

过了一会儿，我们到达了第一个真正的观点。 其他徒步旅行者正在休息，山谷在我们下面，雾正在滚滚而来。我们拍了照片，吃了大约5到7分钟的薯片。即便如此，景观仍然有限，主要是森林、树根和步行。如果您全程都期待大全景，您可能会感到失望。

当有人说“15分钟”时，山顶有多远？

比他们想象的要远。 大约三个小时后，小径与汽车和摩托车可以使用的崎岖道路混合在一起。我们看到一辆车载着三名妇女出于宗教原因上楼，还有一些严肃的徒步旅行者随便追上了我们。我们经过一个湖，湖上有一块叫做Suryakunda的木板。我不相信这是真的。它看起来很阴郁，就像一个恐怖电影的湖泊。

我问了一位严肃的徒步旅行者，山顶有多远。他说： “15分钟。”又花了45年。 我们看到了鸟、昆虫，甚至一只猴子，这让我感到惊讶。然后我们到达了一个大门，一个骑自行车的男人告诉我们它在100米之外。这也花了一段时间。

Phulchoki的顶部是什么？

大门附近有商店，都关门了。我们没有停下来，继续前进，经过一些Shivalingas到达山顶。顶部有一个网络塔和一个带有铁丝网的军事哨所，位于禁区周围。 山顶大约每15分钟就会被云层覆盖一次。在军队的岗位上，我们只写下了我们的名字和时间。

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面挤满了人，人们在拍照和庆祝。我们在早餐时遇到的三个女人在那里做了严肃的puja ，我也看到一只山羊被牺牲作为祭品。Shiva、Ganesh和Devi的雕像，一个佛教的chaitya ，还有一个铃铛人正在响起。 我们脱下鞋子，赤脚走了一会儿，感觉很棒。

谁为我们提供了Phulchoki午餐？

回到商店区，同样的三个女人正在吃她们带来的午餐。我渴了，他们有山露，我问得很好。他们给了我一杯，然后也给了我们他们的食物：打好的米饭、煮好的土豆、大豆和泡菜。我的女朋友是素食主义者，所以我们跳过了用鸡蛋煮的豆子。 没有勺子，所以我们用手吃饭。

我们从来没有碰过自己的萨摩萨。这是当天最好的一餐，来自陌生人。

从Phulchoki下山比爬山难吗？

对我们来说，是的。我们沿着徒步小径走下去，比攀登更艰难。我的膝盖受伤了，快捷方式很滑，一个部分在近90度下降。 我的女朋友正在那里度过时光，我们后面的一群人匆匆赶来，一个人摔倒了。我让他们等着，让人们先爬下来。请不要在这段路上匆匆忙忙。

有一次，她紧身的鞋子严重挤压了她的脚趾。我给她穿上我的，我们继续。有些路段让她很紧张，所以我们选了路段，速度更快。 We heard people cutting trees, but they were only dead ones.

The last long trail section was the part we’d skipped on the way up. It had stairs, uneven ground, even a dried waterfall, and trail markings showing we weren’t lost, though sometimes it felt that way. It took about 1 hour. At the bottom we were exhausted and got our Rs 100 deposit back. We still had to ride the bike home.

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Phulchoki Hike: Quick Facts (Checked November 2026)

How do I get from Kathmandu to the Phulchoki trailhead?

The Phulchoki hike starts at the Godawari bus stop, roughly 15 to 18 km south-east of central Kathmandu. From Ratna Park, take a bus or minivan to Lagankhel (around Rs 25, 20 minutes), then a minivan to Godawari (around Rs 25, 30 minutes). In total that is around Rs 50 per person . Check fares on the day, as they can change.

Can I use Pathao, inDrive, or Yango to reach Godawari?

Yes. Pathao shows a fixed fare upfront, inDrive lets you propose your own price, and Yango launched in Kathmandu in 2025. A car from central Kathmandu to Godawari costs around Rs 1,300 on the apps, and bike rides cost roughly half the car rate. Prices change with demand, and you need a local phone number to use the apps.

How long does the Phulchoki hike take?

Our Phulchoki hike from Godawari took about 4 hours up and 1.5 to 2 hours down in early October 2026, including short rests. One tour operator estimates 4 to 5 hours to the summit, depending on fitness. Plan for a full day, start early, and carry water and food, since the shops near the top may be closed.

What are the two routes up Phulchoki?

The Phulchoki hike has two kinds of path: a wide road that winds up gently but takes longer, and a steeper hiking trail with stairs, roots, and shortcuts. We walked the road first without realizing, then switched to the trail. The trail gains height faster but is less maintained. You can mix both.

How hard is the Phulchoki hike?

Phulchoki is a moderate-to-demanding day hike for first-timers, not a casual walk. Published guides give roughly 8 to 10 km one way with about 1,400 m of climbing, while the trailhead signboard we saw said 14 km for the “full circuit”. The descent was harder than the climb for us because of knee strain and slippery shortcuts, so shoes with good grip matter.

How much does the Phulchoki hike cost?

At the Godawari trailhead we paid Rs 10 for bike parking and a Rs 100 refundable deposit, which we got back at the end. The deposit comes with a card meant to stop hikers from leaving food waste and wrappers. Bus travel to Godawari is around Rs 50 per person. At the army post near the top, we only wrote our names and the time.

What birds can I see on Phulchoki?

Phulchoki is one of the best birdwatching spots near Kathmandu. eBird’s checklist for Mt. Phulchowki lists more than 340 species. Commonly reported birds include Great Barbet, Maroon Oriole, Red-billed Blue-Magpie, Fire-tailed Sunbird, White-browed Shrike-Babbler, Small Niltava, Asian Barred Owlet, and Grey-headed Woodpecker. We saw many birds near the start but didn’t identify species.

What mushrooms grow in the Godawari and Phulchoki forest?

A 2011 survey from Godawari up to 2,250 m collected 45 macrofungi species and identified 20, including Agaricus silvicola, Amanita caesarea, Bovista plumbea, and Clavulina cristata. We saw many kinds of mushrooms on the road section. Do not pick or eat wild mushrooms here, because the Amanita genus includes deadly species.

When is the best time to hike Phulchoki?

Autumn (September to November) and spring (March to May) are the best seasons. A month-long festival is reported at the shrine in March and April. We went in early October, and it was cloudy, with valley views opening only in patches. We also met a leech, so check your legs after bushy sections.

What is at the top of Phulchoki?

The Phulchoki summit has a network tower, an army post with a restricted area, statues of Shiva, Ganesh, and Devi, a Buddhist chaitya, and a bell. Worship, including animal offerings, can take place there. The summit is often covered in cloud, and the shops near the top were closed when we arrived.

Is the Phulchoki hike safe?

Mostly, with care. Watch for slippery steep sections on the shortcut trail, leeches in bushy areas, and sudden fog. On the steepest drop, let people ahead of you climb down first. Carry enough water, wear shoes with grip, and don’t rely on distance estimates from other hikers. “15 minutes” turned into 45 for us.

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Planning a hike or day trip around the Kathmandu Valley? GET Tours can help you plan it. Visit gettoursnepal.com or contact our team in Kathmandu.

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Written by Prabesh Paudel, Operations Manager at GET Tours (Golden Era Travel and Tours Pvt. Ltd.), an NTB-registered tour operator based in Naya Bazar, Kathmandu.