Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel-Panauti Hike

Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel-Panauti Hike

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Trek through forests and hills, walk in the countryside, and visit ancient temples and monuments in this short but comprehensive trip around Kathmandu. After walking in a Himalayan subtropical forest on the first day of the trip, we move towards the highest point in our travel on the second day to see the view from […]

Duration 7 Days
Difficulty Moderate What does this mean?
Max Altitude From 4,600 feet at Kathmandu to 7,201 feet at Nagarkot 7,201
Best Season Aug-May
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Trip Overview

Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel-Panauti Hike: What to Expect

7 days · From 4,600 feet at Kathmandu to 7,201 feet at Nagarkot · All inclusive from $960

Trek through forests and hills, walk in the countryside, and visit ancient temples and monuments in this short but comprehensive trip around Kathmandu.

After walking in a Himalayan subtropical forest on the first day of the trip, we move towards the highest point in our travel on the second day to see the view from up top. Then we walk downhill passing through towns, villages, farmlands and ancient monuments back to Kathmandu. You will see why Kathmandu is such a popular tourist destination after getting a taste of the valley in this comprehensive trip.

The Full Journey

Day-by-Day Itinerary

7 days · Guided by local experts

Arrival.

We will pick you up from Tribhuvan International Airport as you land into Kathmandu (4,600 feet) and take you to your hotel.

Stay Hotel

A private vehicle will take you to Sundarijal which is approximately nine miles northeast from Kathmandu. Sundarijal, with its waterfalls and rivers, is a holy site for Hindus. It lies in the bottom of Shivapuri National Park and this is where we begin our trek. After entering through the gate of the national park, we will hike uphill through the forest. There are villages and shops at regular intervals where we could rest or drink tea.Plenty of rivulets cross our path on our way up and if you are lucky you could see a wild animal or bird like monkeys, squirrels, deer and leopards. We reach Chisapani in five hours. You will be treated with magnificent views of the Himalayas from Chisapani.

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Stay Guesthouse

With the Himalayas in the backdrop, we embark for Nagarkot after breakfast. The trail passes through forests like the previous day but the landscape in different as you will be trekking on top of hills not toward the top. After about three hours, we will stop for lunch at either Jhule or Chauki Bhanjyang. Then we leave for Nagarkot which takes about four hours more. We walk past several villages on our way till we finally reach Nagarkot. This hill station is one of the most popular destinations around Kathmandu and is renowned for beautiful scenes of sunrise and sunset.

Meals Breakfast
Stay Hotel

You might want to wake up early to view the sunrise. We will do six hours of trekking today so we begin after breakfast. With the Himalayas in the backdrop, we walk in the countryside for hours till we reach Dhulikhel in the evening. At Dhulikhel, you can visit temples or local markets to spend your evening.

Meals Breakfast
Stay Hotel
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We begin our day with an uphill climb to the Kali Temple and then downhill towards the village of Kavre. We walk in the hills for some more till we reach Phulbari. Further ahead on the top of a hill is the Buddhist monastery of Namobuddha. The entire hike takes about six hours.

Meals Breakfast
Stay Hotel

It takes not more than three hours to reach Panauti from Namobuddha. We begin by walking down to the old agricultural village of Sankhu. We walk through the fields in the relatively flat land till Panauti. This ancient town located at the confluence of the Roshi River and the Punyamati River is rich in culture and you can visit the ancient temples and building here.We will drive you back to Kathmandu in the evening in a private vehicle. It takes less than two hours to reach your hotel.

Meals Breakfast
Stay Hotel

We will drop you to the airport and bid you goodbye.

Meals Breakfast
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything trekkers ask us before booking the Kathmandu-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel-Panauti Hike.

In Kathmandu, you will stay in a three-star hotel while you will be staying at standard guesthouses during your travel. There will be electricity, internet, laundry and hot showers in all of the places you stay. You will have to share your room with a fellow traveller in our typical package. At some destinations, especially in the Himalayas, you will have to stay in a tented camp. If you want to make separate living arrangements, talk to us beforehand and we can arrange single rooms for additional $250. Some guesthouses at very high altitudes and remote places may not have attached washrooms or single rooms.

All your major meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included in your trekking package except in Kathmandu (where only breakfast is provided for). You will be served local food at all places we dine but you can order anything you like on the menu which you will have to pay for yourself. You will have a range of options so there won’t be a problem if you are a vegetarian or vegan. We make sure you get healthy and hygienic food throughout your travel.

Our guides and porters always put your safety and comfort first. We have English-speaking guides who take you to all major attractions throughout the travel and are happy to answer all your queries. We have one porter assigned each for two travellers and you will have to pay separately if you want to hire extra porters. We have local support staff in all villages and camps you reach to assist you in any way possible.

The guides always carry a professional first aid kit with them to treat with minor injuries. We also have health professionals at villages and camps along the journey. The travel insurance you take (which is compulsory) covers any and all emergency rescue and evacuation.

We are always happy to accommodate your wishes during the travel so far as they do not conflict with schedules and other travellers. If you have special plans, you can talk to us beforehand so that we can arrange a customised trip for you.

You have to bring all travel equipment yourself. Please see the equipment section for a standard list of required equipment prepared by our guides. Most of the items are easily available in Kathmandu in case if you miss any and we also lend you some of the gears for the duration of the trip for a small fee.

There is internet and telephone connection in all of our stops for the day throughout the journey. You will be able to call back home or post your pictures on Facebook everyday.

As soon as you land into Kathmandu, we take care of all your travel documents required during your trip. You just need to bring your passport and a copy of your travel insurance. Tourist fees and permits to enter certain areas will be arranged for by Mountain Kick.

Most of the trekking routes are open throughout the year but September through to December and March to May are the best months to travel.

Around $50 will be enough to buy you lunch and dinner in Kathmandu. During your travel, you can get by with around $25 a day. But it depends on how much you want to spend. Due to the exchange rate and predominantly rural economy of Nepal, things are pretty cheap in Nepal.

Almost all international credit cards are accepted in Nepal. However, not all places, especially during your travel, accept them. There may be a fee involved in processing your card.

You can obtain a visa at your home country through Nepal’s embassy or consular office. But you can easily get a visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. You just need two passport-size photographs. A tourist visa with multiple entry for 30 days costs $40 while the same for 90 days costs $100.

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    20% deposit: due on booking Secures your place on the departure. The deposit is non-refundable. We also need a copy of your passport.
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    80% balance: due on arrival Pay the rest in Kathmandu before the trip starts. Bank transfer, cash, or card (4% card fee).
Cancellation Policy
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Date or name change USD 200 per person
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Weather delays and extra days cost extra, so travel insurance is required. We give you documents for any claim.

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Fair porter loads One porter for every two trekkers, with load limits and insurance for the whole crew.
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