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Hiking in Nepal,
Nepal
Hiking, Champadevi Hiking, Dhulikhel
Hiking, Kakani Hiking, Shivapuri
Hiking, Nagarkot Hiking
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Hiking
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Hiking in Nepal
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Kathmandu, is the tourists’ first destination in
Nepal
for most of the travelers. It is situated in a small mountain
sheltered valley and offers: venerable old temples, included World
Heritage Sites; houses of unique architecture; ancient cultures and
traditions; and enchanting views of the encircling, mountains of the Himalayas. To allow you to explore the Kathmandu
Valley and its
wonderful flora, fauna we have tailored short-hiking
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Champadevi Hike
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 This hike starts with the
approximately 1 hour drive to Pharping
(south - west) of Kathmandu.
Pharping (19 Km.) is the typical Newari town, surprisingly untouched by the
swarm of tourists that visit near-by Dakshinkali
Before the 1st Shaha King, Prithvi Narayan Shaha, unified Nepal, this was a tiny
city-state. We then walk for about 3 hours to the Champadevi Hill for a pack lunch. Magnificent
views of Kathmandu Valley, Kirtipur and further are seen from here.
After lunch we descend down to Kirtipur
in about 2 hours. Kirtipur (6 Km.
southwest) is an ancient hill top town. From here we drive back
to Kathmandu.
This hike will take about 5-6 hours.
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Dhulikhel Hike
Dhulikhel (32 Km. northeast of Kathmandu) is
popular as a Himalayan Viewing Point close to Newari
settlement. We drive for about 35 minutes to Banepa
and visit nearby Panauti. This is an
ancient riverside town of temples and inns. There are number of
religious sites that can be visited. Indreshwar Mahadev Temple, dedicated to Shiva, Bhairab
Temple and
the whole tiny city itself,are
quite remarkable . We have the pack lunch and, after the further
exploration, drive back to Kathmandu.
This hike will take about 6-7 hours.
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Kakani Hike
We drive to Kakani (23 Km. north-west of Kathmandu) located at
an elevation of 2073m. on a ridge arriving
in about 1 hour. The tranquility of the surrounding gives you
immense pleasure and the Himalayas
Mountains, like Annapurna, Machhapuchhare, Ganesh
Himal, Langtang can be
viewed from here. Take an easy walk to Gujre,
which will take about 3 hours. Have a pack lunch down to Balaju and 10 minutes drive will bring you back
to Kathmandu.
This hike will take about 5-6 hours.
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Shivapuri Hike
30 minutes drive from Kathmandu
will take you to Budhanilkantha (9Km.
north). Here a 5 meter long a stone image of Vishnu lies serenely in a pond sleeping on a most
unusual bed of the multi-headed snakes. Shivapuri
is one of the highest hills around the Kathmandu Valley. Climb up to Shivapuri Hill through the forests for about 3
hours. Experience an excellent view of Kathmandu Valley, views of the Annapurna Range, Machhapuchhare,
Ganesh Himal
and Langtang. Enjoy your pack lunch at
this resting spot. After lunch go down to Budhanilkantha
through a different trail. Drive back to Kathmandu from Budhanilkantha.
This hike will take about 6-7 hours.
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Nagarkot Hike A
We drive to Nala (30Km.
north-east of Kathmandu).
Start your hiking from village. Take the graveled
road to Nagarkot. You shall pass through the pine
forests, terraces and the typical Newari
Villages. Stop for lunch at the Ghimire Gaon. From here you can see the Bhaktapur Village very near to you and the
beautiful Kathmandu Valley in the far distance.
Resume your hike. You will finally reach Nagarkot,
which is our destination. Take in the splendid view of the
Himalayas from here and then drive back to Kathmandu. This hike will take
about 4 hours.
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