What Activities Can Guests Do at Shivapuri Village?

Shivapuri Village offers five organized activities — hiking, mountain biking, bird watching, yoga & spirituality, and camping — each listed at $58.00 extra, plus the option of simply relaxing on the grounds. The retreat sits at 6,560 feet (1,999 meters) in the Himalayan foothills, about 25 km north of Kathmandu, so every activity happens in a forested, elevated setting rather than a city park.

The five activities

Hiking

The hikes are described as small yet enjoyable, staying around the village premises. This suits guests who want to be outdoors without committing to a full trek. Wildlife is a possibility rather than a guarantee: birds and pheasants are the common encounters, while wild boars and barking deer appear only on rare occasions.

Mountain biking

If you want off-road mountain adventure, the site calls Shivapuri a biking paradise. Kakani, a popular destination to the west, is suggested as a good place to start out. You can also hire a bicycle at Shivapuri, per the site's own heading.

Bird watching

This pairs naturally with the national park next door — Shivapuri Village and Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park hold numerous bird species. Bring your own optics; the listing doesn't mention equipment being provided.

Yoga & spirituality

The retreat frames yoga and meditation as a way to soothe and energize before a new beginning. The site notes the Buddha was rumored to have meditated near this retreat, which is the context for its spiritual positioning.

Camping

Camping grounds come with running water and waste disposals. The site observes that more and more people are interested in spending a night out among nature, so this is aimed at guests who want the overnight experience rather than a day visit.

Doing nothing

Relaxing is explicitly listed as a valid choice. If you just feel like doing absolutely nothing, the site says Shivapuri Village is the right place to be.

How activities fit into a stay

Activities are priced separately from rooms, so budget them on top of your accommodation:

• Single Room: $45/night
• Double Room: $80/night
• Triple Room: $110/night
• Delux Single: $110/night
• Delux Double: $190/night

13% VAT applies to these rates. The site also lists packages:

• 1 Night / 2 Days — USD $90 per person, plus 13% VAT, plus USD $120 vehicle cost. Day 1: arrival, Nepali lunch, Tamang Village tour, leisure, continental dinner. Day 2: breakfast, departure.
• 2 Nights / 3 Days — USD $180 (the listing is cut off at this point, so confirm the full inclusion with the property).

Note that the package inclusions shown cover meals and a village tour, not the five paid activities — treat the $58 activity fee as a separate line unless the property tells you otherwise.

Practical points before you decide

• Altitude and terrain: at 1,999 meters, hiking and biking here are not sea-level strolls. Pace yourself on arrival day.
• Wildlife expectations: birds and pheasants are the realistic sightings; wild boars and barking deer are rare.
• Weather: the site mentions heaters and 24-hour hot water, which tells you nights can be cold — relevant if you're camping.
• Getting there: the village is 25 km north of Kathmandu. The package lists a $120 vehicle cost, so arrange transport rather than assuming it's included in room rates.
• Food: meals use organic vegetables grown in the village garden, which is part of the eco-farm concept.

The site's contact section is the place to confirm current activity pricing, whether gear is provided for biking or bird watching, and what the 2 Nights / 3 Days package fully includes.