Hiking in Nepal
Hiking around the Kathmandu Valley can be the best option for the tourists visiting Nepal for a short period of time. In case, if they don’t have much time or energy to trek further afield, they can still experience hiking for one or more days around Kathmandu’s hills and small settlements. The sub-alpine forests and quiet countryside make for a great short break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Most of the hikes can be carried out in a single day. They are suitable for children and older people as well.
Chisapani Hike
Hike through Shivapuri National Park sub-tropical forest. Views of Langtang Himal, Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal and Gaurishankar Himal ranges
Location: Shivapuri Jungle
Height: 2,215 m
Hikes around Nagarkot
from Nagarkot and its surrounding hills you can see several mountain ranges including Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang and Everest. Sunrise and sunset from Nagarkot.
Location: Nagarkot
Height: 2,195 m
Champadevi Hike
Smell off the pine forests! stupas and monasteries. Champadevi, hill is in the southeastern corner of the Kathmandu Valley and it is technically shares border with Makwanpur District in the south.
Height: 2,249 m
Phulchowki Hike
A scenic full-day hike to the highest hill surrounding Kathmandu Valley (2,782m), the Phulchowki Hike offers a journey through lush sub-tropical forests, vibrant biodiversity, and panoramic views of the Annapurna and Gaurishankar mountain ranges.
Location: Godawari
Height: 2,782 meters