Kathmandu Valley Trek (ITHAKV)

Duration: 5 days (may vary)
Areas: Nepal
Tour types: History & Culture, Nature & Wildlife, Walking & Trekking

Description

Within close reach of Kathmandu are beautiful mountains which encircle the capital city of Nepal. Stupas and temples dot the slopes of the hills and hilltop retreats like Nagarkot provide a place to relax and admire the Himalayan views. Our Kathmandu Valley Trek is a gentle introduction to trekking with easy walks but affording great views. It is a great add-on to tours finishing in Kathmandu.

Tour itinerary

Day 1,KATHMANDU - SHIVAPURI (2732 mtr)

We drive from Kathmandu to Budhanilikantha, site of a huge monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu, one of the valley’s most photographed sites. From here we start our trek into the Shivpuri hills. We walk past an interesting monastery and uphill through lush oak and rhododendron forests to Shivapuri where we camp for the night. (LD)

Day 2,SHIVAPURI - CHISOPANI – DHAP

An uphill climb of 45 minutes takes us to the top of Shivapuri from where we have fabulous Himalayan mountain views ranging from Everest to Manaslu. The trail continues gradually downhill through beautiful forests with different kinds of birds and flowers. From our camp site we will have great views over the Kathmandu Valley. (BLD)

Day 3,DHAP - NAGARKOT

An interesting trail takes us to the hill retreat of Nagarkot, perched on a ridge 32km east of Kathmandu. It commands sweeping views of the Himalayas. Five of the world's ten highest peaks, Everest, Lhotse, Choyu, Makalu and Manaslu, are visible from here. Nagarkot is also a popular spot to watch sunrise and sunset. We stay the night in a lodge. (BL)

Day 4,NAGARKOT - BHAKTAPUR – KATHMANDU

The trail continues down hill through terraces and villages to Bhaktapur, a beautiful ancient city which exudes a sense of the traditional past. We stroll around the uncrowded streets of this medieval city before driving back to Kathmandu. (B)

Day 5,KATHMANDU

Tour ends.