Kathmandu Valley Trek

Starting From US $89 /person

Country / Region Nepal / Kathmandu
Duration 5 Days
Max Altitude 2,175 m / 7135.83 ft
Difficulty Easy
Min. Group Size 1 PAX
Transportation Car + Jeep
Accommodation Hotel
Meals Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast
Trip Type Hiking

Overview

This Kathmandu Valley Trek is an enjoyable and easy hiking trip around the hills around Kathmandu Valley through this cultural varied city. However, only a few people choose to trek around Kathmandu and its neighboring districts, but there is much to be discovered.

Kathmandu Valley Trek - Best, Short Easy Trek in Nepal

The trek around the valley takes you to the Shivapuri Hill (2729m), from where a range of Himalayan peaks can be seen. The most noticeable are the Buddha Himal, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himalayas range, Dorje Lakpa, Manaslu, Langtang Lirung, Dorje Lakpa, Shisha Pangma and the Gaurishankar Himalayas range up to Mt. Everest in clear day. This 5 days Kathmandu Valley Trek also juggle with deep green nature, traditional culture. No limit to this Kathmandu Valley Trek also gives you the opportunity to experience the bird watching.

Nagarkot Best View Point of Short Kathmandu Valley Trek

You will also visit Nagarkot Hill during this trip. Nagarkot is another fine point to take in the Himalayas Views with Sunrise and Sunset. From Nagarkot, you can see the sun fade away behind the mountains at a distance. From Nagarkot and Bhaktapur, you will return to Kathmandu to finish your trek.

Kathmandu Valley Trek, Trail, Views

The entire hiking trail of Kathmandu Valley Trek follows Sundarijal to Nagarkot. You will start you Kathmandu Trek from Sundarijal which is a buffer zone of Nagarjun-Shivapuri Wildlife Reserve on East side. In this part of the trail, you may have a chance to encounter the sear wildlife, Wild birds, wild orchids, and flowers. Shivapuri and Sundarijal is the water watershed reserve which provides the drinking water to some parts of Kathmandu valley.

Chisapani Hills, with the height of 2,130 m is a cool and natural outing destination for peace and relaxed while, Nagarkot is renowned for its magnificent views of Himalaya, Sunrise, and sunset with the luxurious hotel. Kathmandu Valley Trek is the most popular short trek. The beautiful trekking zone because of green hills, experiences of different culture, traditions that you can enjoy in your short time in Nepal. This Trek is also known as an easy trek around Kathmandu valley that you can enjoy without hard physical endurance and risk of altitude sickness.

Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek

This Kathmandu Valley Trek is also called Kathmandu valley rim Trek since the trail followed the edge of green hills around the valley of Kathmandu. You must know this Kathmandu is surrounded by beautiful green hill like champs Devi and Chandragiri Hill in the West, Kakani, Nagarjun hills, Sindarijal in the North. Chisapani, Nagarkot, Lakuri Bhyanjyang and Chure Hills covered Kathmandu Valley from the East and south side. In this 3 days of Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek, you will experience typical Nepalese tradition and culture and encounter with local people their costume and lifestyle. 

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Short Itinerary

  • Day: 01 :

    Arrival and Transfer to Hotel, In Thamel.

  • Day: 02 :

    Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani. Overnight in Chisapani.

  • Day: 03 :

    Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot. Overnight in Nagarkot.

  • Day: 04 :

    Trek from Nagarkot to Bhaktapur and back to Kathmandu. Overnight in Kathmandu.

  • Day: 05 :

    End of Kathmandu Valley Trek, Airport Transfer.

Cost Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

  • 3-star Accommodation in Kathmandu on twin sharing with breakfast as days mention in an itinerary.
  • Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and accommodation in tea house/local lodge in trekking.
  • All permits and TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) as per government regulations.
  • The required number of Government certified English-speaking trekking guide and supporting staff.
  • Insurance for all trekking staffs, with basic equipment.
  • All ground transportations including transfer to airports/trekking starting–ending points.
  • First aid medical kit for group.
  • Trekking map and t-shirt for each member.
  • Salary, allowances, traveling expenses for all trekking and tour staffs.

Exclude

  • Nepal visa fee, payable at airport on arrival.
  • Lunch and dinner in the cities (while not in trekking region).
  • Personal trekking and adventure gear, clothing and accessories.
  • Extra supporting staff, laundry, battery charge, and communication expenses (such as internet charges).
  • Personal expenses like bar bill, snacks, water, chocolate.
  • Expenses incurred due to emergency evacuation/natural disasters, or for personal reasons.
  • Entrance fees during the city sightseeing and any adventure activities in Kathmandu.
  • Tips and any gratitude for trekking staffs and tour guide.
  • Any further services not mentioned in ‘What is included’ section.

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