Champadevi is situated at the height of 2278 meter on the western ridge surrounding Kathmandu valley. The trail to the ridge top starts from Pikhel on the way to Dakshinkali. The trail leads towards north and climb the ridge top at Neupane Danda. Continue to ascend through tall pine forest in northwest direction and reach top of a ridge at Champadevi. Its vantage point provides wide-angle view of Kathmandu valley and entire Himalayan range. There is a Buddhist Stupa and Hindu temple located on the road head at Kirtipur. The ridge trail continues from Champadevi to Bhamsesmar, and descends to Kirtipur from where transfer to Kathmandu is by road.