Daman Day Hike

What You'll Do

Marvel at the panoramic views of Mount Everest

Listen to the sounds of birds on a guided jungle walk

Meet with a monk and learn about the holy site of Guru Rimburje

Overview

Spend a day exploring Daman, a village in central Nepal, situated at an altitude of 2,320 meters. Take in the panoramic views of Mount Everest, enjoy a guided walk in the jungle, connect with local life, and ride a bike downhill to Palung village.

What to Expect

Marvel at the breathtaking grandeur of the world's highest peaks extending from Dhaulagiri in the west to Mount Everest in the east. On this full-day trip to Daman you’ll take in the panorama from a view tower fitted with long range telescopes.

Located 80 kilometers south-west of Kathmandu at an altitude of about 2,400 meters,Daman is about a 3.5-4 hour drive from Kathmandu.

The only way to see the area is by foot. There are many trails leading to villages that offer an opportunity to connect with local life. One of the resorts has bicycles for hire, which you can use on a downhill ride to Palung Village.

Itinerary

07:00: Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel. Begin your 3.5-hour drive to the holy site of Daman.

10:30: After reaching Daman, take a 20-minute guided hike in the jungle. Listen to the sounds of the native birds.

11:00: Meet with a monk as your guide talks about the holy site of Guru Rimburje.

12:30: Head back to Daman for lunch. Afterwards, visit the viewpoint tower for spectacular area views.

14:30: Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.