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 Kathmandu hotel in the limited time. The short trip to the Kathmandu valley rim can give you the glimpse of mountain life and culture.
There are many beautiful walks within the Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu 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, monastery, settlement of kopan, the great Boudhnath 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 .
