All Nepalese are pretty familiar with the Bishnumati River, which flows continuously in the corridor and different alleys of different districts including the capital city. But we are not aware of where the river originates from. Well, let me clarify to you, the Bishnumati River that flows continuously in the places of Kathmandu or Lalitpur or other districts originates from Bishnudwar the peak point lies in Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park. This point is the nearest and finest destination for 1-day hiking. And it is the point from where the Bishnumati River originates.
Typically, every Nepalese find the color of the Bishnumati to be black and dirty, but it’s not true as its origination through the Shivapuri is always fresh and clean. Aside from the origination of the river, you will find a statue of Bishnu called Bishnupaduka and also you will find the statue of Lord Buddha, this might be one reason, why people regard the Bishnumati river as one of the holy rivers in Nepal.
Bishnudwar that falls in the trail of Shivapuri National Park is one of the easiest and quick refreshment destinations from the bursty and busy city Kathmandu. The sound environment, enrich species of Birds and Wild animals, the peaceful trail, and eye lashing greenery make the hike to Bishnudwar worth exhaustless experience. Anyone with a low level of experience in trekking can dive into this place. Also, you can plan Bishnudwar as the peak point for picnic or family gathering.
On the occasion of Nepali New Year (Baishakh 1), pilgrims and devotees from different places of Nepal visit Bishnudwar and Baghdwar (Both falls in the trail of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park).
Kathmandu is the central point of every Nepalese, skipping out from the valley and stepping an hour drive leaving the city, posses you to the one of the sound and eye lashing beauty of Nepal. Bishnudwar is one of our choices, for the quickest hike.
How to Reach Bishnudwar
The hike to Bishnudwar starts from Budanilkantha. You will find the regular local bus from the Old Bus Park to Budhanilkantha through which your actual hiking starts. From the Budhanilkantha Temple, it takes around a half-hour to reach the entrance of Shivapuri National Park. Describing the actual trail through this post is not the relevant option. Before you enter into the Shivapuri National Park, asks about the trail to the Army. Also, you will find the signboard from a different point to the way to the Bishnudwar.