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Kathmandu Valley Trek
Kathmandu Valley Trek
Kathmandu Valley Trek

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Kathmandu Valley Trek

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Country
Nepal

Duration
6 Days

Maximum altitude
2775 m.

Activity
Trekking

Difficulty
Easy

Best Season
September, October, November, December, February, March, April

Accomodation

Meals
Excluded

Start/End Point
sundarijal to kathmandu

Trek Highlights

Scenic drive Kathmandu / Sundarijal / Nagarkot / Kathmandu.

Easy trekking trail and nearest one from Kathmandu valley

Friendly and hospitable Sherpa people

Tamang villages and Sherpa villages

Walking through rhododendron forests

Beautiful landscape and Jugal Himal range can be seen from this route

Beautiful landscape and view of Jugal Himal

Sunrise and Sunset spectacular view of Himalaya from Nagarkot.

Trek Overview

Kathmandu Valley trek is made for those who have a very little time for see the Himalayas mountain glory of Nepal with short trekking. Kathmandu valley trek around Chisapani Nagarkot the lush hills ringing Kathmandu treads the jungle trail of Shivapuri National Park, where trekkers get to sight the colorful species of birds and diverse species of animals. This trekking also is known as Kathmandu valley rim trekking. The hiking is around the capital valley started from the Sundarijal which is just 13 km away from the Kathmandu city. Sundarijal is famous for canyoning. The place has dense forest along with river and waterfall which make the place stunning to observe and easy to lust in such place. Chisapani is another beautiful place in this short hiking tour which offers the fantastic panoramic views of the Himalayas, mountain and magnificent landscape along with neat and warm hospitality from the locality.

Kathmandu Valley trek has a spectacular three days and you will enjoy with activities mixes with hiking, observation of various Himalaya and Mountain View as well as various flora and fauna along with sunrise and set views from the famous place Nagarkot. It is around the edge ofKathmandu valley there are various places that offer great mountain views, but it is generally held to be the best. It is a popular tourist resort of Nepal. It is situated 32 km east ofKathmandu at an altitude of 2175 meter above sea level. Dedicated mountain watchers make their way up to this resort village and stay overnight in the hotel. Next morning rise at dawn to see the sun rise over the Himalaya.
Kathmandu valley trek another highlight spot is Nagarkot. From here can view the panorama of the major peaks of eastern and central Nepal. Between October and March, a trip to Nagarkot will always be rewarded with a view but you should be very lucky to catch the view of Himalayas during monsoon season between June and September.

Kathmandu valley trek came to end at Bhaktapur which has the best-preserved palace courtyards and a very old city of Nepal. Bhaktapur is renowned for its art, architecture, and culture along with it. The Kathmandu valley short trekking is ended with a short visit to Bhaktapur Durbar square which is world heritage site preserved by UNESCO.

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Outline Itinerary

1:

Arrival in Kathmandu international airport

2:

Kathmandu valley sightseeing

3:

From Kathmandu to Sundarijal

4:

04 Journey moves to Nagarkot from Chisapani

5:

walk around Nagarkot

6:

Bhaktapur to Kathmandu

Prices - Prices are per person and excluding all International flight.

Silver price:

US$ 580 Per Person (Twin sharing)

Price
1 Travelers
SilverUS$580
  • Airport  to hotel pick and drop by private vehicle
  • Two-night accommodation in Kathmandu at three-star hotel with breakfast (Hotel Marshyangdi or Samsara Resort or Hotel Harati)
  • One highly experienced mountain Guide and porters (1 porter for 2 people),
  • Accommodation food, drinks, salary, insurance, transportation of both trek guide and porters
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit)
  • One night accommodation in Nagarkot at three-star hotel with breakfast
  • One night accommodation in mountain lodge at Chisapani with breakfast
  • One night accommodation in Bhaktapur with breakfast
  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
  • All necessary paper works and Sivapuri National Park free.
  • Langtang National Park entrance fees
  • TIMS Card(Trekker’s Information Management System card)
  • All additional government tax
  • Kathmandu to Sundarijal by private Car
  • Nagarkot to Kathmandu by private Car.
  • Other ground transportation
  • Nepal entry visa fee (USD 25 for 15 days/ USD 40 for 30 days from the date of issue) (You may easily get Nepal visa upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu)
  • International airfare
  • Travelers insurance
  • All Meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during trekking
  • Kathmandu Valley sightseeing entrance fees
  • All kind of drinks (Alcohol, hot and cold drinks)
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Bhaktapur(Approx 10-12 USD)
  • Bar bills, telephone bills and other personal expenses (shopping/ laundry)
  • Tips to guide and porter
  • All expenses due to unavoidable events e.g. Personal illness, strike etc.
  • Helicopter evacuation charge in case of emergency whilst trekking

Trek Map

Detailed Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu international airport. Orientation program. Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

Orientation program

Kathmandu valley sightseeing(Patan Durbar Square, Baudhanatha Stupa and Pashupatinath Temple). Overnight in hotel at Kathmandu.

After the breakfast drive two hour from Kathmandu to Sundarijal which is starting point of hiking. From Sundarijal trek moves forward to Mulkharaka village up to the Bhanjang. You can see the see the clear view of snow capped mountains from the mulkharaka village. After bhanjang the trails descend to the Chispani which is 2150 meter of altitude. Overnight at Chisapani in tea house.

Journey moves to Nagarkot from Chisapani after the breakfast. The hiking trail is easy and good scenery of the Himalayas including Ganesh, Langtang, Makalu, Manaslu and other Himalayas. The journey will be around 5 hours with slow walk and came to end at Nagarkot. Overnight at Nagarkot in hotel.

Morning enjoy sun rise above High Mountain including world highest mountain Everest, Lhotse, Choyu and Makalu Scenic walk around Nagarkot. After Breakfast drive back to Kathmandu and in the middle of journey we visit to Bhaktapur. Bhaktapur has the best preserved palace courtyards and old city of Nepal. The town is rich in culture, temples and wood and stone artwork.Overnight at Bhaktapur in hotel.

Drive one hour Bhaktapur to Kathmandu. Leisure time/walk around nearby places or utilize by packing up for departure. Transfer to international Airport for Departure.

Trek FAQs

You don't need to carry all your stuff which is not required for trekking. You can be left at your hotel or Himalayan Smile Treks office in Kathmandu. Nearly all hotels have a luggage deposit but we do not store clients valuables in our office. Also the hotel you will provide locker their you can store your valuables things. After you come back from trekking, we handover your luggage and other stuff to you.

We assign one of our officers to look after you, who constantly stay in touch with you during your stay in Nepal. We give you his mobile number. Or you may directly contact to our office number also.

In fact you don't need to be a mountaineer with rippling muscles to enjoy trekking. If you are reasonably fit, have a spirit of mountain journey and like walking, you are always qualified for any trekking in Nepal. You do not need any previous experience. However we suggest you some physical fitness programs such as running, swimming, hiking before you embark on journey.

If you're doing camping trek we offer standard meals as well as a vegetarian meal option. Just let us know if you want vegetarian meals when you book your trek. But we can't fulfill every trekkers requirement(i.e., dietary requirements or special meals ). Also tea house trekking you will get vegetarian meal. Please tell about your trekking guide about details of your food allergy.

If your solo trekkers we will provide you on single room in tea house. In peak season (October, November, December , March, April) you have to share room with a member of the same sex but it is rarely.

You will be served freshly cooked food during trekking. In all tea houses/ lodges along trekking trail Western, Continental and Nepali dishes are available. Three meals a day will be provided you in full board (Gold) package.

Up to a maximum of 5-6 hours a day with lunch breaks along the trail. The maximum altitude is depends upon which trek you are going. In Nepal normally the maximum altitude of most of the trekking falls between 3500m to 5000m.

To some trekkers when they go over 3000 m they may feel some affect of altitude sickness like shortness of breath and possibly a light headed which is fairly common. Sometime they may also get diarrhea as well as sprains and muscle aches. In such case our guide who is experienced in first aid treatment and high altitude sickness will advise you about any health requirements and also treat you. Altitude sickness is dangerous but it can be avoidable. If your follow a few simple rules you will not suffer from altitude sickness. Rules are trek slowly with your guide, drink at least two liters of water per day (not including beer or soft drinks), If you feel shortness of breath, a slight headache or dizziness, tell your guide and rest immediately. Lie down, drink water. If you are still feeling unwell you may consider going down a few hundred meters. Do not pretend you are okay, and do not go down alone. For further information of altitude sickness.

You must disclose at the time of booking any medical condition that could affect your ability to do the Himalaya trekking. The Himalayan Smile Treks advise to do trek who has with heart conditions, knee problems, severe asthma or pregnant should not participate in the trek. The Himalayan Smile Treks could not be responsible in Himalaya trekking due to the lack of the medical facilities any problems due to your special dietary requirements or medical condition

There is no government restriction on the age limit for the Nepal trekking. If the trekkers children under the age of 8 years old and adults over 70 years old. The Himalayan Smile Treks recommend to hire an extra porter(our package price including one porter for two people).

In our trek packages one porter is including for two people. The one porter can carry 20-25 kg your luggage( per person 12 KG). If you're interested to hire extra porter we will recommend to hire in Lukla for Everest base camp trek. The porter cost approximately USD 15. If you want to hire a porter then please let us know at the time you make your trek booking. After Lukla it is very difficult to get porter. if your hire porter above the Lukla or Namche bazaar the porter cost USD 20 to 30 but they cannot always be reliable.

As general rule, it is hot enough during the days to wear an open-neck shirt with shorts and you will not be cold. During the evening, it gets cold so, long trousers and a warm jersey is essential.

Please consult your local doctor and follow his advice. However, if you are taking any particular medicines, it would be best to bring them with you.

There are trekking shops at Thamel, in Kathmandu, where you can easily rent or buy items like sleeping bags, down jackets, walking sticks, rucksacks, duffel bags and other equipments on reasonable price.

We will recommend you to rent or buy sleeping bags as low as -30 °C. This temperature is suitable for Everest base camp trekking(above 4000m). We will suggest to buy /rent sleeping bags and so you can try it out. Also you can rent /buy sleeping bag in Kathmandu trekking store.

If you are flying from a remote mountain airstrip like Lukla, Jomsom, Simikot, Taplejung and Dolpo, you should keep at least two spare days before your departure for home.

Trekking areas like Everest, Annapurna and Langtang, all most tea houses/ mountain lodges have telephone facilities. From there you can make international calls to your home and friends staying any part of the world.

Nepal is absolutely safe country to travel. Our staffs do take every precaution to ensure the comfort and safety of the trekkers. Before 2006 when Maoist movement was going on, there was a kind of fear in few trekking destinations. But today they have also come to peaceful political stream. So there is no more any fear and need to give donation for any party.

We offer you an experienced trekking guide. He is in charge of your overall trekking. This is the person you should go to with all problems, concerns and questions. He is well trained in all aspects of trekking, high altitude medicine, first aid and emergency procedure. He is selected in terms of his professionalism. Remember that trekking guides are local citizens and their English may be basic and limited to trek related topics. About porters, they carry your luggage. They are also local citizens. Normally one porter carries 20 to 25 kg of stuff. Normally we provide one porter for every two trekkers.

Our group size is minimum 2 and maximum 12 however we will start trek from One people. We can organize trek according to customer requested date.

In Everest region trekking we offer you accommodation in tea house (mountain lodge). A Tea House is the combination of guest house, restaurant, and social hang out. The rooms are spare with twin beds and very little additional furniture. Around 5000 m trekking you don't need crampons but if you're going cross the high pass like Larkya la pass(5,235 m), Throng la Pass(5216 m) and Cho La Pass( 5,420 m) it is recommended. We will provide clean sleeping bag during the trekking.

Most of the Tea Houses have running water facility. Many of them also available hot water for shower. The hot shower is bucket shower(not running hot shower) except Namche bazaar. Most bathrooms are shared and toilets can be either squat type of the western version.

In tea House serves the traditional Nepali meal Dal Bhat (rice and lentils), as well as a variety of different food items, such as rice, vegetables, noodles, potatoes and soup. In tea house your will get vegetarian food. Also we will recommend to eat Vegetarian food. Also in tea house has western food such as pizza, pasta and French fries. Soft drinks, snacks and beer are available in most of the Tea Houses and trail side restaurants

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