GOKARNA FOREST TRAIL-WALK

Leaving the comfort of your room was never so appealing

Gokarna Forest trail-walks are within the pristine 700 acre Royal Forest Reserve. This is the only un-denuded forest of Kathmandu Valley representing what existed over 500 years ago, with trees up to 200 years old. A walk through this bastion of primitive innocence is a powerful and revitalizing experience.

The ambiance within the canopy of old forest growth, glimpses of carefree wild life, and the fresh clean mountain air energizes and refreshes you, leaving your soul peacefully satiated.

On your walk, you may pass by some holy sites of worship such as the Bandevi and Kanti Bhairav temples.

Information:
The Front Desk at Reception or the Golf Clubhouse can provide you information regarding the Trail Walk and reserving a guide. You are advised to wear comfortable walking clothes and shoes.

Trail Walks:
There are two set guided Gokarna Forest Trail Walk routes:

Time: Approx 1 Hour
Route: Starting from behind the Hunter's Lodge you descend to the the 2^nd green, then climb back up to a plateau and end up and the 5^th green before making your way up to the golf clubhouse.

Time: Approx 1 hrs 30 min
Route: Starting from the golf clubhouse, you climb into the forest from behind the 9^th green and follow a wandering route through the canopied hilltops, passing the Bandevi Temple on your way. From here you have a choice. One is ending up at the 14^th tee, descending some old steps that were used by the elephants to get up and down the hill, and walk back through the golf course to the clubhouse. The other route takes you to behind the 7^th tee, where you can slip out of a small door in the wall and visit the Kanti Bhairab temple on the banks of the holy Bagmati river, just outside Gokarna.

Guide/Safety:
For safety reasons you must take a guide with you on your walk. The Hunter's Lodge front desk or Golf Clubhouse will arrange your guide.

The fee for the guide is Rs. 200.

For an early morning start, it advised that you reserve the evening before, however often a guide can be arranged at short notice.