Around Kathmandu Trek
Around Kathmandu Trek
Around Kathmandu Trek
6 Days Starting and ending in Kathmandu
Visiting: Kathmandu, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel
Tour operator:
Tour code:
ATH3251
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 15
Age range:
10-75
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Around Kathmandu trek includes visiting to the important heritage sites of Kathmandu and easy treks to some hiking areas around Kathmandu valley. To sum up, we can say that it is a complete package of physically less challenging trips around Kathmandu valley.
You’ll get to do sightseeing around some of the most popular and significant cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu. Then, you’ll trek to the naturally blessed areas like Shivapuri, Chisapani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel. What is even more interesting about this easy around Kathmandu trek is that you’ll get an opportunity to observe the mountainous range from those places, even without actually getting near to any mountains.
All of them are around Kathmandu valley and don’t require much physical guts. So, even kids and old people can enjoy this around Kathmandu trek without any sort of difficulty.
Highlights
- Sightseeing in the World Heritage Sites: Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.
- Get acquainted with local cultures, especially Newari culture.
- Impressive views of the Himalayan range from Chisapani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
- Sunrise/Sunset from Nagarkot.
- Peaceful trekking trails.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Kathmandu (1,400 M)
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu and s/he will be displaying an Ace the Himalaya signboard outside the airport terminal. You will be then transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle.
Note: Either on this day or the next day, there will be a pre-trip meeting. During the meeting, we will introduce your trek leader/guide. For the meeting, please make sure you bring the passport, three copies of passport-size photos and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. During this meeting, please clear the due balance, if any, and sign the legally binding trip form as well as the non-liability disclaimer.
Day 2 : Guided Sightseeing In The Kathmandu Valley
Location: Kathmandu
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, at 8.30 am your sightseeing trip will start. You will have a private vehicle and a professional tour guide at your disposal. Today we will visit some heritages: Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.
Day 3 : Drive To Sundarijal And Trek To Chisapani (2,050 M) - 7 Hours
Location: Chisapani
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we take around an hour drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. For anyone wishing to truly get away from the distractions of urban life, it is the perfect retreat. We start our trek towards Chisapani with an opportunity to view the mountains, the villages and the lush green forests with different kinds of birds and animals. Walking for 6 hours, we will reach Chisapani.
Day 4 : Trek To Nagarkot (2,175 M) - 7 Hours
Location: Nagarkot
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, the northern mountain views attract us. We will start trek to Chauki Bhanjyang. We will stop here for an hour for lunch. We will continue the charming trails leading towards Nagarkot. Nagarkot (2,175 m) is by far the most popular hill station in Kathmandu valley. In the clear weather, the Himalayan range emerges from the darkness to greet the happy visitor with its awe-inspiring majesty and beauty.
Day 5 : Trek To Dhulikhel (1,440 M) And Drive To Kathmandu - 7 Hours
Location: Dhulikhel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will start the trek around 8 am. The trials are moderate which take around 6 hours to reach Dhulikhel. This Newari town at altitude of 1,440 m offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views. From here we take a private tourist vehicle back to Kathmandu. After returning to Kathmandu, you have afternoon and evening to stroll along the streets of Kathmandu for some last-minute shopping.
In the evening, we host a farewell dinner in a fine restaurant. (Your guide(s) and an office staff will accompany you).
If you are interested in extending the trip, there are many options such as Chitwan jungle safari, river rafting adventure, Kathmandu shopping tour, mountain biking and other activities.
Day 6 : Transfer To The International Airport For Your Final Departure
Location: Kathmandu
Meals Included: Breakfast
The trip concludes – our airport representative will drop you to Kathmandu’s Tribhuwan International Airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Standard twin-share/double accommodation in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (3 nights only), guesthouse accommodation in Chisapani (1 night only) and standard twin-share/double accommodation in a three-star hotel in Nagarkot (1 night only)
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Airport Transfers at Destination
2 airport transfers during arrival and departure
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees during the guided sightseeing in Kathmandu
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Fully Guided
Authorised city guides during sightseeing and licensed trek guides during the trekking
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Meals – Breakfast Only
Breakfast during the hotel stay in Kathmandu
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Meals – Full Board
All three meals (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking days only
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TIMS permit for trekking and entry permit to Shivapuri National Park
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The required number of local staff and porters to carry your luggage during the trek (We assign one porter for every two guests.)
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Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment and medicine for all staff
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Private tourist vehicle transfer from Kathmandu to Sundarijal and from Dhulikhel to Kathmandu
What's Not Included
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Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu
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Travel insurance which covers emergency rescue and evacuation
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International airfare and airport departure tax
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You can obtain the visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu (Tourist Visa with Multiple Entries for 15 days can be obtained by paying US $ 30 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, Tourist Visa with Multiple Entrie
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Personal trekking equipment
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Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected.)
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Any others expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Includes section
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