Hiking around the Katmandu
valley rim
Taking to your feet is the
only way to see most
mountain areas of Nepal but
it is also the best way to
see the mystical valley.
This program is designed for
those visitors who have
limited time and energy. The
attraction of this program
is, something of the
mountains can be enjoyed
from the comfort of Katmandu
hotel in the limited time.
The short trip to the
Katmandu valley rim can give
you the glimpse of mountain
life and culture.
There are many beautiful
walks within the Katmandu
valley that combine cultural
experience and natural
heritage. To reach most of
them, we hire a taxi or car.
Most of the walks can be
completed in a day which
will take you to the sites
of great spiritual
importance. You will sample
the serenity of the
countryside and the dramatic
view of mountains.
Our program
We will take a packed lunch
or some sandwiches and fruit
and have it with a relaxed
time. We will linger in the
rice fields, wonder at the
haunting views and enjoy the
shy smile of a passing
beauty.
Places to hike
- Nagarkot to Changu Narayan
temple
- Kirtipur to Patan via
Chobar
- Sankhu via Bajra Jogini to
Nagarkot
- Ichangu Narayan to Balaju
- Gokarneswor Bodhnath via
kopan.
- Dhulikhel to Panauti via
Nama Budha.
Nagarkot to Changu Narayan
temple
This route is suitable for
those who do not like
climbing hills. We walk
around 3-4 hours, starting
nearby of the Nagarkot
village. The major
attractions of this walk
are: pine tree plantation,
gorgeous view of the
Himalaya, The stone paved
street, the artistic
sculpture of the ancient
Changu Narayan Temple,
Meandering Manohara River,
makeshift bridge and the
paddy fields.
Kirtipur to Patan via Chobar
This route gives you the
pleasure of climbing the
hills with green forest. We
start form the ancient
historical town Kirtipur.The
main attractions of this
hike are: fascinating Newar
settelment, Several
Important shrines and
temples, the famous Chobar
gorge, the view of holy
Bagmati River, Large grassy
slope etc.
Sankhu via Bajra Jogini to
Nagarkot
After a 12 mile drive,
skirting Gokarna forest -the
walk start from the ancient
and interesting little town
of Sankhu, a post on the old
trading route between
Katmandu and Lhasa. Sites of
interest are Bajra Jogini
Temple, rickety bridge View
of the snowcapped mountains
Sunset view, Small view of
Mount Everest etc
Ichangu Narayan to Balaju
Begin by driving to Balaju.
This easy but worthy route
will show you Jamacho Forest
reserve, the sacrifice of a
goat at the shrines, Temple
of Ichangu Narayan, terraces
of wheat and maize field,
Pine forest, Beautiful
birds, hermit’s cave
containing the images of
Budha, excellent view of
Ganesh Himal range, 22 water
spouts, Lichavi reclining
Vishnu, and the Balaju Water
Garden.
Gokarneswor Bodhnath via
kopan
This walk leads through one
of the more remote parts of
the valley. Start at the
Gokarna Mahadev temple. The
major attractions are the
Gokarna Mahadev Temple,
paddy and maize fields,
bamboo grove, grassy meadow,
superb view of northern
valley, monastry, settlement
of kopan, the great Bodhnath
Stupa etc.
Dhulikhel to Panauti via
Nama Budha.
Our car will drop you early
in the village of Dhulikhel,
a one hour drive east of
Katmandu. The stunning views
all the way west to
Annapurna, Nama Budha- the
pilgrimage site, and Namara
settlement,ganesh Shrines
and the wood carvings on the
Indreshor Mahadev .
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