Hiking to trishul dada

Changunarayan temple which is enlisted in World heritage site is considered as the oldest temple of Nepal. But people who want to explore bhaktapur before going to changu narayan can hike to Trishul dada. One can go hike for around 30 minutes either from sanga, on the northern face connecting duwakot to kathmandu, or from the western and northern points off the main road near sankhu. Trishul dada is on north of Changu narayan temple. If you want to go for a longer hike, you can opt for the two hour hike from changu narayan to telkot, nagarkot.


Its not among the best hiking destinations of Kathmandu valley but its a pleasure to hike here. Hiking passing through village and forest is what we expect in hiking. Not many people know about trishul dada. But it is the destination which is near the city area and where we can enjoy peace along with nature. There is small tea house at top of the hill as well. This place can be a good option for picnic as well.

On the way to Trishul dada

Gravelled road to trishul dada, which pass through tamang and newar settlement

Chaur near Trishul dada

Largest trishul in Nepal

As believed by local people, trishul at this place is the largest trishul in Nepal. It is at the top of the hill. Just beside the trishul is five faced stone idol of hanuman, which is another attraction of this place.

Shiva linga at Trishul dada

single tree and view of Bhaktapur city from top of the hill