Do you like to walk, but would you rather stay at lower altitudes? Then this 7-day trekking around the Kathmandu valley is definitely a must. Weather permitting you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Himalayas while hiking. You will hike through forests, along fields and small farming villages and get acquainted with the locals of the Kathmandu valley.

In Chisapani you will enjoy a beautiful sunrise before walking through Shivapuri National Park to Nagarkot. In the morning you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas in Nagarkot when the weather is clear. You will continue to the Newari town of Dulikhel, where you will meet the Newari people of the Kathmandu valley. Then you will walk along small paths between the fields to Namobuddha, where you will visit the beautiful Buddhist monastery. Afterwards you walk under the prayer flags to Balthali, a small village where you have a beautiful view on the terrace fields. You end the Kathmandu Valley trekking in Panauti, where you also have time to explore the small village and visit the temples.

In short, a very varied and also culturally fascinating trekking on the hills around the Kathmandu Valley.

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Overview

Walking through the jungle of Shivapuri National Park
Sunrise with view of the Himalayas in Nagarkot
Meet the monks of the monastery in Namobuddha and spend the night in an ecolodge nearby
Gorgeous authentic farming village of Balthali
Visiting the Newari village of Panauti with its beautiful pagoda temples

Day 1 :

Drive to Sundarijal - Trek to Chisapani (2140m) - ca. 4 hours

Namaste and welcome to Nepal.

After breakfast, the guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you by private transport to the starting point of the trekking: Sundarijal. This is where the trekking starts: today we ascend almost all the time. First we climb through Shivapuri National Park to Mulkharka, a typical Tamang village. The path leads us further through forests of rhododendrons and oaks. Along the way we have a beautiful panoramic view of the mountains of the Himalayas.

Overnight stay in a teahouse in Chisapani

Day 2 :

Trek to Nagarkot (2195m) - ca. 5 to 6 hours

In Chisapani you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise over the mountains of the Helambu region. Today you will walk through the jungle of the Shivapuri National Park. It is great hiking in the green!
Besides the beautiful views of the Himalayas along the way, in Nagarkot you can see - when the weather is clear - five of the ten highest peaks in the world: the Everest, the Lhotse, the Choyu, the Makalu and the Manaslu. Did you know that Nagarkot is the best place around Kathmandu to have a beautiful view of the Himalayas and to enjoy a beautiful sunrise or sunset?

Stay overnight in a standard hotel in Nagarkot.

Day 3 :

Trek to Dhulikhel (1625m) - ca. 6 hours

The path first climbs up to the watchtower of Nagarkot. From this tower you have - in clear weather - a fantastic view of the Himalayas and the whole Kathmandu Valley. This is really enjoyable!

Afterwards the path leads you through picturesque villages and green forests. On a clear day, you can admire the eastern side of the Himalayas today.

Overnight stay in a standard boutique hotel in Dhulikhel

Day 4 :

Trek to Namobuddha (1982m) - ca. 4 hours

We continue to Namobuddha, a beautiful and quiet village, where a famous Buddhist monastery is located. The monastery is beautifully situated, surrounded by nature. Here you can meet monks, talk to them and be present at their prayer rituals.

Overnight stay in a small cottage of an eco-resort.

Day 5 :

Trek to Balthali (1730m) - ca. 4 hours

Today we continue our way to Balthali. We walk between terraced fields and orchards full of oranges. We pass several villages, where we get to know the daily life of the people again. In Balthali itself you can visit some temples and you have a fantastic view on the surrounding hills. When the weather is clear, you can also see some of the highest mountains of the Himalayas from here.

Overnight stay in a standard hotel in Balthali.

Day 6 :

Trek to Panauti (1500m) - ca. 4 hours and drive to Kathmandu (1,5 hours)

The end of your journey has come. You descend and walk through the fields on a flat stretch to Panauti, a typical Newari village. In Panauti you can visit the Indreshwor Mahadev Temple, a temple in honour of the God Shiva, and some other Hindu temples. Panauti is known for its Newari culture and traditions.

After the visit to Panauti we drive back to Kathmandu by private car.