Trekking & Hiking Around Kathmandu: Exploring the Rim Valley

Trekking Around Kathmandu

Overview

Trekking & Hiking Around Kathmandu: Exploring the Rim Valley 3 Nights 4 Days in 2024 and 2025

Trekking & Hiking Around Kathmandu. Immerse yourself in the local culture and witness stunning panoramic mountain views.

Kathmandu Rim valley trekking is offered for those who has limit time & fits to all the age group traveler, families, and students. Kathmandu Rim valley trekking is an easy trekking Katmandu valley. Situated towards the north of the Katmandu Valley, due to its strategic location and convenience, Shivapuri was proclaimed as a watershed area supplying more than a million liters of natural spring water to the city. Katmandu valley Trekking gives visitors an opportunity to observe the rich Nepalese culture tradition from the closest quarter and intermingle with the locals. The narrow mountain paths take you through dense forests and quaint villages. And in the background the magnificent presence of the Himalayan peaks are always there, providing its magnificent panoramic mountains scenery of many mountains over 6000m.

Dhap Dam- The dam site is located at the North East part of Kathmandu district bordering with Sindhupalchowk and Nuwakot districts. Geographically it is located at Lat. 27 48 18, Long. 85 27 21, Alt. 2067m amsl. Administratively, It lies at ward No 1 of Gokarneshwor Municipality of Kathmandu district. The area lies in the conservation zone within the territory of Shivapuri Nagarjun National Park.
Dam site can be accessed through the two routes from Kathmandu valley. One is from Sundarijal area and another is from Sankhu area. The distance of site from Sundarijal is about 21 km and that from Sankhu is about 15 km only. The site can be accessed round the year through semi graveled earthen road from the both routes.

Nagarkot is one of the nearest and most famous Mountain View point from Kathmandu. Enjoy the sunset over the Himalayas. Nagarkot is situated 32 km east of Kathmandu at an altitude of 2175 m above sea level. Nagarkot is a popular tourist spot of Nepal. The panorama of the major peaks of eastern Nepal Himalayas including Sagarmatha (Mt. Everest-if weather permits), can be seen from here). The Himalayan peaks Like Manaslu (8463 in). Ganesh Hinial (7111 in), Langtang (7246 in), Choba Bhanre (60l6 in), Gaurishanker (7134 m) and number (6957 in), are also clearly seen from Nagarkot).
Dhulikhel (1450 meters) at the Araniko Highway lies 30 km east of Kathmandu, described as the most popular viewpoint of the Himalayas. Newar and Tamang people dominated the town with tourism business. Travellers can observe terraced fields, valleys and the Himalayas. The mountains view can be glimpse, Langtang Lirung (7246 m), Gang Chhenpu (6297 m), Shishapangma (8013 m), Gur Karpori (6874 m), Dorje Lhakpa (6988 m), Gyalzen peak (6151 m), Phurbi Ghyachu (6722 m), Kharane Tippa (5647 m), Choba Bhamare (5970 m), Gauri-Shankar (7134 m), Melungtse (7181 m), and Lindartsubugo (6690 m).
Namo Buddha is a beautiful village with the sacred Thrangu Tashi Yangtse Monastery. This hill station suggested the views of impressive snow-capped mountains, sunrise, sunset, terraced fields, villages and forests. The renowned Buddhist monks used homage for meditation, such as Vashu Bandhu, Atisha, Situ Chokyi Jungne (Kagyu Lama) and Rinpoche Lamas. There is a monastic school with 250 students, a meditation centre, a clinic, and a guest house. A couple of hours hiking from Balthali and Dhulikhel reaches the Namo Buddha.
Balthali is a typical Nepalese village situated in Panauti Valley. It is around 35 KM far from Kathmandu. This peaceful village is surrounded by green hills and typical fields of rice. Balthali is a place where we can find a diversity of culture. Its inhabitants have kept alive their traditions and their way of life since several generations. When visitors come to this village and stay with a local family, they really enjoy the opportunity to meet local people and share moments with them.
TRIP FACTS
Duration: 4 Days
Trip Grade: Easy to Moderate
Country: Nepal
Best Season: Spring/Autumn
Group Size: Min 2 Pax
Trip Start: Kathmandu
Trip Ends: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Land transportation
Mode of trekking tour: Tea house

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1 Hrs Drive) & Hike to Chisapani (4 Hrs)
Day 02: Hike from Chisapani to Nagarkot (6 Hrs)
Day 03: Hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (5 Hrs)
Day 04: Drive from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha(15km)/40mnt/1750m , Trek to Balthali (1580m) then to Khopasi, Drive to Panauti (5km) then drive to Kathmandu [5+30 KM/2 hour drive]

Day 01Drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal (1 Hrs Drive) & Hike to Chisapani (4 Hrs)
Wake up early in the morning after breakfast drive to Sundarijal which takes about an hour. After reaching Sundarijal we start Hike to Chisapani, the trail gradually up with pine and oak forest, the Shivapuripuri National park is a good spot for bird watching and some other wild animal can be seen during the hiking, from Chisapani, we will see panoramic view of Himalayas and the valley and this is the resident of Sherpa ethnic group.

Dinner and Overnight at Chispani
Day 02Hike from Chisapani to Nagarkot (6 Hrs)
After having breakfast at lodge, hike to Nagarkot and it is about 6 hour hike, we will stop at Chauki Bhanjyang for lunch which takes about 3 hours and continue the charming trails for another 3 hours toward Nagarkot, and we will view the Himalaya range, stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east, emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe inspiring majesty and beauty and we will have great sunset view from Nagarkot.

Dinner and Overnight at Nagarkot
Day 03Hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (5 Hrs)
After breakfast, Hike to Dhulikel by passing through pine forest alongside road head with occasional encounter with wildlife. You hike past beautiful countryside, villages (especially of Tamang community), small tea-shops, farmlands etc. The trail passes along Rhonnie Bhanjyang, Kankre, Tanchok witnessing majestic panorama of the mountains like Gauri Shankhar, Dorje Lhakpa. Soon, Dhulikhel is reached and admire majestic Himalayan views and the valley below from its hilltop.

Dinner and Overnight at Dhulikhel
Day 04Day 04: Drive from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha(15km)/40mnt/1750m , Trek to Balthali (1580m) then to Khopasi, Drive to Panauti (5km) then drive to Kathmandu [5+30 KM/2 hour drive]
After breakfast drive to Namobuddha. Namobuddha tour then trek up to Balthali Village, Lunch then trek to Khopasi , Short drive 5 km to Panauti tour and finally drive to Kathmandu city (30 Km/ 2 Hour drive).

Services Included

Breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek
Private vehicle for Kathmandu to Sundarijal
Private vehicle for Panauti to Kathmandu
Hotel on twin sharing room as per package standard
Applicable all tax
Shivapuri National Park entry fee
Guide and Porters (one porter per two persons is provided to carry the clients personal bag/ limit 20kg in total)

Services Excluded

Personal trekking equipment
Your travel and medical insurance
Costs arising from unforeseen events beyond our control.
Personal expenses such as alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, mineral water, , laundry, video camera charge etc.
Tipping
All other services not included in the “cost includes” section above.

Trip Notes

Possible to operate round the year

Equipment List

You can buy required equipment in Kathmandu.

Cancellation Policy

Policy Regarding Cancellation / NO SHOW / EARLY DEPARTURE
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel/Trekking services – due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason, you must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive advice in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:-

Before 60 days – No cancellation charge.
From 60 days to 45 days – 5% of the total tour / service cost
From 45 days to 15 days – 10% of the total tour / service cost
From 15 days to 07 days – 15% of the total tour / service cost
From 07 days to 02 days (48 hrs) – 30% of the total tour / service cost
From 48 hours to arrival or NO SHOW – NO REFUND

In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount, which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

Room with breakfast(Fit rate for group size 1-10)