Nagarkot Day Hike

View from Nagarkot

Trip Overview:

A short comfortable trek with a good accommodation and several well-known look outs over the Himalayas. The ethereal and magical views of sunrise and sunset and the panorama of Himalayas await you in Nagarkot. If you long to spend some days in the lap of nature at a very short walking distance and be revitalized by the beauty and pure environment of Nepal then Chisapani-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel trek is your perfect pick. Chisapani-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel is one of the short and easy treks that will take you to the hill stations of Nagarkot and Dhulikhel. Your trekking trail begins through Chisapani, a region of pristine wildlife and natural serenity.. From there our trail progresses towards

Dhulikhel Attraction:

Dhulikhel, a hill settlement full of beautiful shrines, temples and stupas along with the picturesque mountain views. . In clear weather the Himalaya range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty.

Namo Buddha Attraction:

Namo buddha is situated at an elevation of 1750m and is a very important Buddhist Pilgrimage located in Kavre District. The Stupa and shrines built in this lovely little hill mark a very ancient holy site where a legendary prince named Mahasattva offered himself to a starving Tigress with several underfed cubs. This legendary episode is depicted in a stone slab and placed right next to a holy Stupa.

Namo Buddha - Buddhist Pilgrimage

How- A bus or car ride a 4+ hour trek to Nagarkot. Sunrise viewing before another short day trek to Dhulikhel for a closer look at Everest then back again. There are several extendable days treks you can do from here.

Starting Point:- Kathmandu

Max. Altitude:-2,170m

Grading: Easy
Trekking Seasons: throughout the year
Mode of Trek: Tea house or Camping

Highlights:- Two sunrise over looking Everest. Good clean accommodation. 

Shivapuri Day Hike

Trip Overview:

The Shivapuri National park is located in the northern and north western part of Kathmandu. It is the second highest hill near the Kathmandu valley at altitude of 2563m and a paradise for bird watchers. The god thing about hiking in Shivapuri area is that there are multiple options

- whether to hike for just 2, 3 hours or for an entire day - there are choices. It is ideal for people visiting Nepal who cannot go for longer treks.

 "The source of Bagmati river, Bagdwar is close to Shivapuri that makes it a more interesting visit."

After breakfast, we drive 20 minutes to Budhanilkantha Temple, just 8 kms north of Kathmandu. Shivapuri conservation area is then within 10 minutes of walk. It is a protected forest

with over 500 species. Our hike actually starts from the south side of the Shivapuri area. A short walk will take us past the army check post stationed there. Nagi Gompa at 2340m is another attraction -this is famous among foreigners and locals who want to practice Buddhism and meditation.

The trek above is somewhat steep through dense forest. The views of Kathmandu valley start getting more and more magnificent. It takes us about two hours to reach the top while we enjoy leisurely lunch with good views of the landscapes and hills.

The trail down leads us to another interesting area of Sundarijal. Then we drive back to Kathmandu.

This is how the day will be like -

06:30 AM - Breakfast at Hotel

07:00 - Pickup at Hotel, drive to Budhanilkantha (8kms, 25 minutes)

07:30 - Start hiking from south side of Shivapuri

Hike to Nagi Gompa, then towards to Sundarijal, Lunch en route

15:00 - Trek down to Sundarijal

17:00 - Drive back to Kathmandu

Dhulikhel Day Hike

Trip Overview:

Like any other hill stations near Kathmandu, Dhulikhel is also famous for its mountain views. What makes it different is that views from Dhulikhel are more astounding than from anywhere. It is a hill station on the eastern side of Kathmandu, 32 km away where can drive in just 1 and half hour. Once in Dhulikhel we have a choice for doing either a day hike to nearby villages or continue on towards Nagarkot (5-6 hours will be needed for so).

"Dhulikhel is on the way to Kodari - a town in Nepal bordering with Tibet. You can visit Dhulikhel either from Kathmandu or by stopping on the way if you are coming from Tibet."

After breakfast, we drive 32 kms east of Kathmandu to Dhulikhel. The artistic skill and urban ethos of its Newar inhabitants have created a place of charm and beauty. Then to the north are views of many of the world's highest mountains.

We drive back to Kathmandu in the evening.

This is how the day will be like -

07:00 AM - Breakfast at Hotel

07:30 - Pickup at Hotel, drive to Dhulikhel (32 kms, 1 hr 30 minutes)

09:00 - Arrive in Dhulikhel

Local hikes and stop for lunch

17:00 - Drive back to Kathmandu (depending on your interest, hike may end at

Nagarkot or back at Dhulikhel)

Who will be in the team?

You, few other participants and a very friendly team member/guide from our company.

Kakani Day Hike

Trip Overview:

Kakani is a hill station on the northern side of Kathmandu. It is in Nuwakot district, 29km away from Kathmandu and is accessible by road. The drive takes just 1 and half hour. The place is famous for its breathtaking scenery and a lot of potential for day hiking- and if you are interested you can extend your hikes to a number of days!

"It is interesting how beautiful the views of high mountains and the low-land villages appear from Kakani. Many people on a day hike to Kakani want to extend their stay by a day or two."

After breakfast, we drive 29 kms north of Kathmandu to Kakani. The drive itself is interesting as we get past numerous villages negotiating the road that seems to have never ending bends. The scenery on the way is magnificent. But the thing of true beauty is saved for the moment we arrive in Kakani - the whole vista just opens up on the north side as we get off our vehicle. To the north are some of the world's highest mountains including Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Gaurishankar and many (yes many mountains).

From the main view point, there are a lot of interesting hikes possible towards north-east. There is also a century old summer villa used by the British Embassy a long ago as well as the memorial park that commemorates the victims of 1992 Thai Airways Flight 311 accident.

If we are there between February to April, we will see local people selling fresh strawberries. Trust us, their strawberries are best in the world.

We start our hike from Kakani, walk past dense forests and continue via Alle to finally end our hike at Budhanilkantha. It is a really good hike of 5 to 6 hrs. But we can take more time to rest and take photographs to enjoy on our own style.

This is how the day will be like -

07:00 AM - Breakfast at Hotel

07:30 - Pickup at Hotel, drive to Kakani (29 kms, 1 hr 30 minutes)

09:00 - Arrive in Kakani

Local hikes and stop for lunch

17:00 - Finish hike at Budhanilkantha, Drive back to Kathmandu.

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.

Nagarjuna Day Hike

Located north-west of Kathmandu it takes 15 minutes by car than 2 and half hours up to the Nagarjuna hill, which is also called historical Jamacho Peak (6,300 feet).The mountain is called Nagarjuna hill because Nagarjuna's cave-residence is found there,where he performed meditation.

Besides Nagarjuna cave there are some other cave of Buddha, Mahasiddhas. One of the famous story of the Buffalo Buddha: A long time ago when Acharya Nagarjuna was living in his cave, an idiot buffalo herdsman from Kathmandu became possessed by faith in the Master, and came to him frequently offering curd and milk, etc. Once when he asked Nagarjuna to come to town, the Master refused, saying, 'If you are able to meditate upon perfect reality, sit down here'. So he did as he was told, but obsessed by his work of guarding buffaloes he could think of nothing but buffaloes. 'Visualize yourself as a buffalo.' Instructed the Acharya. So he meditated in what today is called the Cave of the Buffalo Buddha, and after a while he actually became a buffalo. His horns struck the rock above him and the holes, which today are known as his horn-prints appeared. Then Nagarjuna told him to contemplate his body in its natural state of total relaxation. Meditating according, his body became as before and his senses became sharp and alert, so he was given initiation and precepts. After he had accomplished the aim of his mediation, it is said that he shot through the roof of  the cave and went straight to the Dakini's Paradise.

Chisapani Day Hike

Chisapani is a popular mountain view spot offering excellent close view of Everest and Langtang ranges. We first drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1 hr) and walk for 4 hours to reach Chisapani ridge. The uphill walk is through the Shivapurai national park. On the way we pass through some ethnic settlements, otherwise the walk is mostly through forests .Once we reach Chisapani at the end of the hike, cool and beautiful hill with close view of eastern Himalayas will greet us. Next morning we watch sunrise on the Himalayas from our lodge. The lodge will be a family inn with good basic facilities but no luxury. The return walk is through very lovely, dense forest, a non touristy trail in totally natural atmosphere. During the winter, wildlives- specially spotted deers and wild fowls are seen as they come out of the forest in the open sun. We take our picnic lunch en route and catch our car back to Kathmandu once we emerge to the roadhead.

Itinerary

Day 01: After breakfast we drive (an hour) to Sundarijal.4 hours walk to Chisapani (2050m) Overnight in village  lodge.

Day 02: Sunrise watching,  Chisapani to Sanga hike via Jhuledanda/ Lapsiphedi. Drive back to Kathmandu.