Hiking is one of the short & easy experiences in nepal.it’s easiest and fatest budget way to explore local trails including historical monuments, Nepali villages, rural Nepalese life style and scenic mountain views, and suitable for all age groups, family and students.
If you have one experienced tour guide with you then it could be a memorable experience of Nepal and its hidden treasures.ย
The major places of hiking places around Kathmandu vallley are theย Shivapuri, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Kakani, Champadevi, Phulchoki, Namobuddha Balthali etc.
These hiking trips you can combine with home stay program too.ย
1. Shivapuri Hill ( North of Kathmandu Valley )
Shivapuri hill is located in the Shivapuri Nagarjun National park , north of Kathmandu . This national park was established in 2002 and occupies two big green rain forest called Shivapuri and Nagarjun , covers an area of 159 square kilometers , adjoining 23 village development committe . During the hike you also can visit โ Budha nilkantha ( a major hind pilgrimage site and Buddhist monasteries too .
2. Champa Devi Hill ( South of Kathmandu Valley )
Champa Devi hill is third highest hill of Kathmandu valley at the elevation of 2278 meters , one of the nearest hiking destination offering magnificent views of Kathmandu valley and snowy mountain range . Its good idea to stay over night here to see the sunrise view early in the morning . in the southern side of the hill lies a traditional Tamang village called โ Bosan โ where hikers can observe their tradition .
3. Nagarjun Hill ( North West of Kathmandu Valley )
Nagarjun Hill lies inside the Shivapuri Nagarjun National park , at the elevation of 2095 meters , This is also most nearest Hill from the center of Kathmandu valley and occupies dense forest and vegetation and animals . It is protected by Nepal army and one must get entrance ticket to visit this Hill areas . people are who are interested in rock climbing also the area offers this opportunities .
4. Phul Chowki Hill ( South East of Kathmandu Valley )
Phulchoki hill is one of the highest hill in the southern part of Kathmandu valley and it is in an elevation of 2795 meters . On a clear day view from here is magnificent . This hill is also a sacred hill for hindu people .. just below of the hill is located Godawari botanical garden which is also worth to visit .
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