Kathmandu Valley Rim Hiking, kathmandu rim trekking

Total Duration:07 Days
Trip Grade: Easy
Max Elevation:2210 Mtr.
Best Time:Whole Year

Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking is an ideal option for those interested in easy trekking around the Kathmandu Valley. This trek is designed for individuals who desire to explore isolated parts of Nepal and experience exceptional treks to untouched destinations. The region's most significant features offer an opportunity to encounter real Himalayan hubs, gain a unique insight into indigenous people's lifestyle, diverse cultures, socio-economic situations, and participate in total sustainable eco-trekking.

The programs offered in this area lead you to explore the mountainous regions mainly inhabited by natives such as Gurung, Magar, Tamang, Sherpa, Rai, Limbu, Brahman, Chhetri, and others, while enjoying splendid views of snow-clad peaks. The regions are rich in natural beauty and conserved floral and faunal biodiversity. In addition, there are many traditional cultural activities, including concentration, meditation, monasticism, shamanism, tantrism, natural herbal medication, food habits, and colorful cultural shows during seasonal occasions, which add to your journey's overall experience.

Kathmandu Valley Rim Trekking begins from Kakani, the northern part of Kathmandu, which is about a two-hour drive from the capital city. The trekking duration can be minimized as per the group's holidays and can be extended up to 15 days, till Lakuri Bhangjyang, the southern hill of Kathmandu. The trekking itinerary is popular and easy, and the details are attached here.

Trip Itinerary Include/Exclude Cost & Dates Useful Info

Trip Itinerary:

Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu, Nepal
Our representative will meet and greet you at the airport and escort you to your hotel and help you check into your hotel. We will arrange a meeting with you at hotel to brief you about your daily activities etc.

Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisapani
After breakfast, a short drive to Sundarijal from here the valley rim trek starts , the trail climbs steeply past Tamang villages and on through rhododendron forest to Chisapani. Excellent views over the whole Himalayan range from Manaslu, Ganesh Himal to Everest Range. View of Midhill mountains and valley of Helambu in a clear day!

Days 04: Chisapani to Nagarkot Hike
Today we will hike about 6 – 7 hours. Walk between the village and forest of Shivapuri, continue our journey to Nagarkot 2775m above the sea- level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset, sunrise and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day including other 12 peaks. Overnight stay in a Nagarkot.

Day 05: Hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel
We will wake up early to watch the spectacular dawn. The first rays of the sun firing the peaks a lightest red slowly lighting up the Himalayas from Everest range in the far East of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the West. After breakfast walk down to Dhulikhel for overnight stay.

Day 06: Dhulikhel to Kathmandu
we will drive back to Kathmandu, Overnight in Kathmandu and join a cultural show and dinner.

Day 07: Transfer to the airport
Our drive will drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home. We ensure that you leave Kathmandu with cherishing memory and an experience of a lifetime.

Cost Includes:

Transfer by Private vehicle on arrival and departure.
Tourist Standard Hotels or Home stay.
Tourist or Local Bus service For intercity connection.
Highly experienced Nepalese local trekking guide.
One porter for each 2 clients.
Lodge accommodation on the trekking.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner Single Course during the trek.
Food, accommodation, salary, insurance and trekking equipment for the guide and porters.
Travel and rescue arrangements.
Farewell dinners.
All the government and local tax with paper work.

Cost Excludes:

Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters bottled or boiled water, shower, heater and phone calls etc.
Nepalese visa fee.
Travel insurance & Rescue operation.
Personal trekking equipment.
Tips for guide and porters.
Food and extra nights in a hotel in Nepal (due to an early return from a trek, or an extended stay in Nepal)
Excess baggage charges.
Additional trips or tours in Nepal
International & Domestic flight tickets.
Single supplement.
Trekking Permits & Fees.
Service other then mentioned above.

Trip Dates and Costs

Start Date	End date	Trip Price	Availability	Book
On Request	On Request	US$ 499	Available	Book Now

Note: If the above departures dates are not matched for you may request own your suitable date!

Useful Info

Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Nepal
Department of Immigration Nepal
Trekking Agencies' Association of Nepal (TAAN)
Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents(NATTA)
Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA)
Nepal Tourism Board
Village Tourism Promotion Forum-Nepal
Kathmandu Environmental Education Project Nepal
Himalayan Rescue Association Nepal
National Trust for Nature Conservation Nepal
Department of national Park in Nepal
Trip Advisor
Travel Insurance
Online Application form for Nepal Tourist visa
http://online.nepalimmigration.gov.np/tourist-visa