NAGARKOT TO CHANGUNARAYAN HIKING:
Nagarkot is the most popular destination for hiking in Nepal which offers the Himalayan Panoramic views, hiking through pine forests, exploration of local villages and culture, lush valleys and terraces. You will have an opportunity to view the superb sunrise and sunset over the majestic Himalayas including Mt. Everest (8848m), Dorje Lakpa (6988m), Langtang Lirung (7219m), Gauri Shanker (7145m) and Ganesh Himal (6704m).It starts from changunaryan and ends at Nagarkot or vice versa .
KAKANI TO SURYACHAUR HIKING:
Kakani Suryachaur day hike is the route that the hikers mostly follows. Suryachaur is the last point to see the Himalayas when hikers hike through the Kakani. It is a 3 hours hike for the hikers to arrive at this point. Hiking through Kakani to Suryachaur allows you to enjoy the magnificent views of the Himalayas.
The hike also allows you to enjoy nature along with white snow-capped mountains. The route is incredibly beautiful with full of thick forest. The hike is suitable for any age people even children or adult as well. Kakani Suryachaur hike starts from the Kakani Scout Camp which is accessible by 1:30 minutes driving from Kathmandu. The kakani village itself a beautiful place to enjoy the short period of time as it has very unique view of Himalayas. Langtang range and Annapurna Range is perfectly seen from here if the weather is good. On this hike you can see super view of Mt Manaslu 8167 meter, Mt.Ganesh Himal, Mt.Langtang Lirung, Mt.Dorje Lakpa and holy Gauri Shanker peak
Kakani is situated at the 2100m high from the sea level and 25 km North West of Kathmandu Valley. It is the popular view point of Nepal and famous hiking hill station. Kakani offers the panoramic views of Majestic Himalayas including Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Gaurishanker. Kakani is 3 km off the main Dhunche road. It takes about 1½ hours to get to Kakani from Kathmandu by car. Buses to Kakani depart from the Kathmandu bus station on Ring Road. You can also catch from there a bus to Trisuli or Dhunche and get down at Kaulithana and then walk 3km to Kakani.
PHULCHOWKI DAY HIKING :
Phulchowki Day Hike is a great day excursion destination for those who do not want to spend multiple days long trekking and long hiking but wish to witness the snow-capped Himalayas in Nepal. Phulchowki Hill is the highest hill that encircles the Kathmandu Valley standing at an elevation of 2750 meters above sea level. This hill station is located just 21 kilometers from the city and is well-known for providing visitors with beautiful scenary that truly enchanting visitors.
“Phulchowki” literally ful means flower ,choki means dada “hill full of many flowers,” in Nepali. Indeed, it is a wonderful site that comes alive in the springtime as the vibrant petals, painted with the hues of sunshine carpet the entire hill with its enchanting tapestry. Many varieties from trees to shrubs, wildflowers, and beautiful rhododendron and magnolia are in full bloom. Likewise, during the winter, this hill becomes a snow beauty draped in a soft, simmering white veil.
It is a magnificent scenic spot to get away from city life for a day and be in intimate harmony with nature. It is a place where one may breathe fresh, pure country air while taking in breathtaking vistas of the Himalayan Mountain range. The hill station provides a wonderful view of high Himalayan peaks including Annapurna and Manaslu peaks in the far west, and the enormous Ganesh, Langtang, and Jugal Himal range in the middle north, as well as vistas of Mt. Everest and its range to the east.
The Phulchowki Day Hike begins, with a short drive to Godawari which lies at the base of the hill. The trail winds uphill through lush foliage and tall trees, passing through a few small farms and villages. The journey progresses through the dense vegetation till the summit of Phulchowki Hill, the highest point in the area offering a bird’s eye perspective of Kathmandu Valley and nearby villages, as well as astonishing Himalayan views.
Phulchowki with the elevation of 2782m is the highest hill station situated in the south of Kathmandu valley. From the Godavari (Royal Botanical Garden) we start hiking after the breakfast hiking gradually uphill through the thick forests about 4 hours. Phulchowki hiking is the most fascinating wilderness hiking trip around the hill station of Kathmandu valley. The hike offers the magnificent views of stunning Annapurna Range in the east, breathtaking views of Kathmandu Valley, bird watching, exploration of local hill village and people. After the launch, we hike down the same route to Godavari and drive back to Kathmandu.
SHIVAPURI HAGI GUMBA HIKING:
Shivapuri situated at an altitude of 2563m north of Kathmandu is second highest hill around Kathmandu valley. Baghdwar, Shivapuri locates near source of holy river Bagmati. After breakfast at the hotel, we drive for about 20 minutes to Budhanikantha Temple,8 kms north of Kathmandu.
From Budhanilkantha we walk through Shivapuri conservation area. This is the Government protected forest where over 500 species are found. We start our hike from the southern boundary of the area where the army check post is located. Nagi Gumba situated at an altitude of 2330 m north of Kathmandu and above Budhanilkantha Temple is only Monastery for the Nuns practice Buddhism and foreigners often come there for meditation. It is a steep uphill hike through narrow and dusty trail for about half an hour and two hours gradual uphill trial to Shivapuri. After lunch and strolling around from sometime, we take a short cut down hill trail to Kopan for about two hours and drive back to Kathmandu.
DHULIKHEL NAMOBUDDHA DAY HIKING (PANAUTI-DHULIKHEL)
Dhulikhel Namobuddha Day Hiking is the best day hiking trip in Kathmandu valley with the visit of famous Buddhist pilgrimage site Namobuddha. The hiking trip starts from the Dhulikhel to the Namobuddha Monastery passing through Newari village, rice terraced fields with local communities and typical nepali village .
KAKANI HIKING :
Famed for its strawberry and kiwi farm and harvest during February and April, Kakani hiking in Kathmandu is a mix of cultural and natural outdoor activities in Nepal. Marked as the entrance to the Langtang Valley, Kakani is also a famous point for trekkers heading into Langtang. Filled with charming and traditional houses, the village itself is also a cultural experience. When coming in season, the locals prepare fresh strawberry brandy and dishes to highlight a successful harvest, and visitors at that time can enjoy all the local delicacies. The Kakani hike goes through incredible and beautiful forest trails in the Shivapuri National Park. After a good 4 to 5 hours of hiking, we reach a village called Budhanilkanta, where an ancient Hindu temple is waiting for you. The views during Kakani hiking in Kathmandu are also impressive, and besides nature, the views of the Ganesh Himal, Langtang Valley, and the Manaslu ranges are breathtaking. See traditional villages, explore jungle trails, and enjoy the pictures with PRIME TRAVEL ; the best one-day hike in Kathmandu! For Details contact: +977-9851122088
BAGDWAR HIKING:
If you want a special break, a must needed a break from your day-to-day boring life and get away from the crowed of the city, then make a plan to go hike to Bagdwar. Believe me, it will help. Bagdwar is one of the best destinations for a one-day hike, a bit tiring but worth it.
Our first stop was at Budhanilkantha temple where you can have breakfast. The roti, potato, and tea that we had made my growling stomach shut up. Then we hurried to get into the micro. The moment we got into the vehicle, we got into the huge discussion (exaggerated) whether to take the vehicle to Shivapuri National gate or not. We came to the conclusion that it would be risky to take the vehicle so we decided to walk. Rameshwar simkhada, the coordinator of your hike,), we can reach the Shivapuri National Park entrance. The guards records our names and give us tickets for the park. Then, the hike begins. Everyone can be very excited, as were others, to begin our hike in the damp jungle. Within an hour or two we reached peaceful premises of Nagi Ghumba. We need to take some time and rested there. To recharge our energy, we had noodles, biscuit, and glucose. We needed it because the tough trail had not started yet. Then the hard journey began. Due to the steep inclining stairs, the hike got even tougher. Then out of nowhere, the weather started to become gloomy. But, luckily it did not rain. made me forget about the pain of the long journey. “Good company in the journey makes the way seem shorter.” And truly, this is what happened. Suddenly, we were already in front of the stand board, our destination. We didn’t know when we took the two-hour long walk. After 4 hours of journey, we reached our final destination, Bagdwar. The place is named after the Nepali term for tiger and has a stone spout resembling tiger’s face. It was like a small courtyard in between two hills with a small pond amidst which a small sculpture of Lord Shiva stood. The water from the place is said to be the origin of the holy river ‘Bagmati’, thereby making it an important place for Hindus as well as Buddhists. It is so silent and delightful that we forgot the world outside. The water from the spout so chilly that we could feel its chill as it down poured into our stomach. To our surprise, we found a hut where a ‘Baba’ served tea and biscuits as well. The hut was about 5 min uphill from Bagdwar. We energized ourselves with the foods, snacks, and fruits that remained with us; had a chat and decided to head down as the sky looked dark and about to rain. We headed towards the main entrance where we started our hike 4 hours ago. We bypassed the Gumba where we had our snack during the ascend and directly reached the main entrance. We then waited for everyone to arrive and then we headed further down towards the sight and sounds we were familiar to; the normal life. We had a quick break and ate amazing pani puri. It was probably the best Pani puri I had till now. Our transport was waiting for us at the entrance of Budanilkantha so we reached there after 30 minutes of walk. Then to end the hike we can have Thakali food at Maharajgunj. With our exhausted body and a full tummy,
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