Treks in the Kathmandu valley offer a wealth of historical, ecological, cultural and aesthetic experience comparable to extended trekking routes in the remote regions of Nepal.

Kakani to Shivapuri

3 days Trek. (Itinerary 01)
This short trek in the Kathmandu valley rim offers magnificent views of Langtang Ganesh and Gauri Shanker imal. A short drive from Kathmandu to Trisuli Road brings us to Kakani from where we start our trek along the ridge of the northern hills of the Kathmandu valley to Shivapuri, the second highest hill of the valley. Along the trail the views of northern Himalayas and the rhododendron forests are excellent. Once it gets dark the city lights of Kathmandu are superb. While descending down to Kathmandu, we visit Nagi Buddhist Gompa and the reclining Vishnu Statue of Budhanilkantha.

Itinerary Details
Drive to Kakani and commence trek to Aledhara (2500 m.) 5 hrs. Aledhara to Shivapuri (2732 m.) 5 hrs.
Shivapuri to Budhanilkantha and drive back to Kathmandu. (1330 m.) 4 hrs.
Changunarayan to Nagarkot

2 days Trek (Itinerary 02)

I night Nagarkot, 1 day trek.

We drive to Changunarayan and start a gradual uphill walk to Nagarkot(1985 m) a beautiful place to see sunrise and sunset over the high Himalayas. We spend a night in Nagarkot and drive back to Kathmandu the following day.

Sundarijal to Nagarkot

4 days Trek (Itinerary 03)

1 night Nagarkot Lodge, 3 days trek.

Sundarijal to Nagarkot trip offers a wealth of historical, ecological, cultural and aesthetic experience comparable to extend trekking routes in the remote regions of Nepal. We see best views of Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Gaurishanker. The walking hours mentioned are only a guide and vary a great deal with each individual. It depends entirely on your own pace and, of course, on how often you decide to stop for photographs.

Itinerary Details
Drive to Sundarijal
Trek to Chisapani. (2194 m.) 5 hrs. 1hrs.
Chisapani-Chowki Bhanjyang (2000 m.) 5 hrs.
Chowki Bhanjyang-Nagarkot (1985 m.) Overnight in Nagarkot 5 hrs.
Drive to Kathmandu (1330 m.) 2 hrs.