The Nagarjuna Jamacho Jeep Safari starts from the Fulbari Gate in Tarkeshwor. You will be first picked up from your hotel and then dropped at the Entry gate of Shivapuri National Park. After that, you will hop on a Safari Jeep and get to Jamacho Monastery. On the way you will mostly spot the birds namely;
Himalayan Griffon, Mountain Bulbul, Bar-winged Flycatchershrike, and many more.
The final destination of the Safari is Jamacho Monastery. The attractive atmosphere of Jamacho Monastery draws a lot of visitors from the Kathmandu Valley. Currently, the park is protected by the Nepal Army. The lush green forest and the wilderness of Jamacho gumba are clean, calm, and pure nature. It offers spectacular views of the Himalayas.
The jeep safari will take you through the deep dense and lush green forest where you will explore nature in a well-relaxed way.
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About Jamacho Gompa
Jamacho Gompa is a short destination located at 3 km from the Kathmandu Valley. The monastery is at the top of the Nagarjuna hill at an elevation of 2,128m / 6,981ft above sea level. The Nepalese Army took it under their surveillance and established it as a National Park in 2009 AD.
Jamacho visit will take you through lush green forests and peaceful nature just near the valley. During the visit, you will explore the birds chirping, fluttering prayer flags, caves, and finally Jamacho Stupa.
At the top of the hill, you will see the captivating views of the Himalayan ranges of the Langtang region and the entire Kathmandu Valley.
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The Jeep Safari starts from the Fulbari gate (entry gate of the park). The route covers a 17 km driving distance. The entire route is off-road so you would drive slow and explore the flora and fauna without harming them. Just by driving 6 km, you will have to show your all permits again at the army checking point.
Alternative of Jamacho Jeep Safari
Hiking Route: The hiking route starts from the Fulbari Gate of the park. The route covers a 4.3 km walking distance. The hiking route is well-marked and easy to follow. Through the route somewhere in the middle, there is another army checking post where you need to show your entrance permit ticket, which you get at the entrance gate of the park.
Also check: Nagarjuna Day Hike
Best Season for Nagarjun Jamacho Forest Safari
Spring and autumn are the best season for Jamacho to visit. During this season, the temperature is fine, the sky is clear and you can see a wide variety of flowers blooming such as the national flower of Nepal, the Rhododendron, the magnolia, and other wildflowers in the park. Also, you will have clear and wide views of the Himalayan ranges.
Summer is another best time for the visit. During this season you will see the clear views but it brings rains sometimes. The flash floods wash away and you will have wet experiences.
In Monsoon the trip should be avoided cause it rains almost daily in the park area. During this time you won’t explore much more as well as you will find leech in every step.
