Around Kathmandu Trek Tour with 1 Review by Ace The Himalaya

6 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Kathmandu, Nepal

Ends

Kathmandu, Nepal

Highlights

Guided sightseeing of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Easy hiking through lush forests and Newari villages

Stunning views of the Himalayan range from Chisapani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel

Himalayan sunrise/sunset from Nagarkot

Itinerary

For those wanting a taste of Nepal’s mountains without the rigors of high-altitude trekking, the "Around Kathmandu Trek" is the perfect tour package. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kathmandu, then set out on easy, family-friendly hikes through the verdant hills of Shivapuri, Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Dhulikhel. Take in sweeping Himalayan panoramas, visit picturesque Newari villages, and discover the region’s cultural treasures with the help of an experienced English-speaking guide. The standout feature is its accessibility—providing mountain views and cultural enrichment in a relaxed, approachable trek suitable for all levels of experience.

day 1 - Arrive in Kathmandu (1,400 m)

Our airport representative will receive you at the airport. You will be then transferred to your hotel in our private tourist vehicle.

Overnight at a hotel. No meals included.

Accommodation: Hotel

day 2 - Guided sightseeing in the Kathmandu Valley

After a hearty breakfast, your sightseeing trip will start at 8.30am. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritage sites listed below:

Pashupatinath Temple:

Pashupatinath Temple is one of the most significant Hindu temples of Lord Shiva in the world, located on the banks of the Bagmati River. Though you are not allowed to go inside the temple as it is strictly for Hindus only, you can clearly see the temple and the activities from the eastern bank of the Bagmati River. It is a square two-tiered pagoda temple built on a single-tier plinth which is famous all over the world.

Boudhanath Stupa:

Boudhananath is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in Kathmandu. It was built in the 5th century with four pairs of eyes of Lord Buddha in four cardinal directions keeping an eternal watch over the people and their doings. You will find Buddhist pilgrims from Tibet going round the stupa spinning the prayer wheels.

Bhaktapur Durbar Square:

Visit Bhaktapur Durbar Square, the Royal Residential Quarter of Bhupatindra Malla, famous five-storied temple of Nyatapola in Pagoda style Batsala temple, Bhairavnath temple, Duttatraya temple, Pujari Muth and the Palace of 55 windows.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast included.

Accommodation: Hotel

day 3 - Drive to Sundarijal &Trek to Chisapani (2,050 m)

After breakfast, we take around an hour drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. For anyone wishing to truly get away from the distractions of urban life, it is the perfect retreat. We start our trek towards Chisapani with an opportunity to view the mountains, the villages and the lush green forests filled with several kinds of birds and animals. After walking for around 6 hours, we will reach Chisapani.

Overnight at a guesthouse. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Guest house

day 4 - Trek to Nagarkot (2,175 m)

In the morning, the northern mountain views attract us. We will start trek to Chauki Bhanjyang. We will stop here for an hour for lunch. We will continue the charming trails leading towards Nagarkot. Nagarkot (2,175 m) is by far the most popular hill station in Kathmandu valley. In the clear weather, the Himalayan range emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe-inspiring majesty and beauty.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

day 5 - Trek to Dhulikhel (1,440 m) & drive back to Kathmandu

We will start the trek around 8 am. The trails are moderate and will take around 6 hours to reach Dhulikhel. This Newari town at an altitude of 1,440 m offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views. From here we take a private tourist vehicle back to Kathmandu. After returning to Kathmandu, you have the afternoon and evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping.

In the evening, we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.

Overnight at a hotel. Breakfast, lunch and farewell dinner included.

Duration:7 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

day 6 - Transfer to the international airport

The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.

Breakfast included.

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What's Included

Airport/hotel pick up & drop off service by a private tourist vehicle.Guided city tour in Kathmandu by a private tourist vehicle.3 nights standard twin-sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu including breakfast1 night basic guesthouse accommodation in Chisapani1 night twin sharing accommodation in a three-star hotel in NagarkotAll meals during the trekLocal Ace the Himalaya licensed English-speaking trekking guide.The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (we assign one porter for every two guests).Private tourist vehicle transfer from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu.Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hatSightseeing/monument entrance fees in Kathmandu.Shivapuri National Park entrance feeFarewell dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with cultural performancesAll taxes

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