Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek
Kathmandu valley rim trek is perfect for those who looking for a taste of trekking in Nepal.
The Kathmandu valley rim offers some excellent short treks, fine walks which can be a great introduction to nepal trekking. Once outside the urban sprawl of the city, it is possible to experience traditional rural activities with in sight of the metropolis.
A rich cultural experience along with the excellent mountain views, as Kathmandu valley is always sarrounded by high Himalayas such as Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Gauri Shanker and Droje Lakpa all above 7000 mtrs high.
Kathmandu Valley Rim is the most fascinating short trek for those who wish to have a tented camping trekking experience on the background of Himalayas in limited time for Nepal holiday. Earthbound Expeditions has designed this trekking around Kathmandu valley route especially for family groups with children, as it is a leisurely walk in beautiful vicinity with enough opportunity to understand the local people, their villages, culture and lifestyle. This valley rim trek offers 180 -degree mountain views stretching from far west Annapurna range to east Everest. It also offers a rich insight in to the lives, history, culture and religion together with the picturesque daily toil in the fields of its inhabitant. The valley rim lies between 1800m and 2800m and in spring offers early flowering rhododendrons. In autumn and winter there are wonderful mountains vistas, which can, form certain viewpoints, stretch from Everest in the east to Annapurna in the west. When you will arrive Nagarkot, it offers spectacular Mountain View as well as a panoramic view of Kathmandu valley.
The short trek can be combined with the 2 night 3 days Chitwan Jungle Safari where you will track the rare Royal Bengal tiger, one-horned rhinoceroses, slot bear, crocodile and many other species of birds and animals, which will enchant as you explore this pristine Jungle area.
This trek can be extended to Namobuddha, Panuti or even Balthali.
An outline itinerary for Kathmandu Valley rim Trek - tea house trek
Fact File
Name of the Trail: Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek
Best Season: March-May, Oct-Nov
Trekking Type: September to December & March to May
Grade: Easy - Moderate
Duration: 07 days
Maximum elevation:2600 mt.
Accommodation:Simple lodge to 5 star accommodation in cities (your choice) but in trekking only simple lodge available
Transport: Car / Bus/Jeep
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival Kathmandu and transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Sight-seeing of Kathmandu
Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts back to Hotel.
Day 03: Kathmandu to Sundarijal and trek to Chisopani (2600m).
After breakfast, a short drive to Sundarijal. From here the valley rim trek starts, the trail climbs steeply past Tamang villages and on through rhododendron forest to Chisopani. Excellent views over the whole Himalayan range from Manaslu, Ganesh Himal to Everest.Midhill Mountains and valley of Helambu in a clear day!
Day 04: Chisopani Trek to Nagarkot (2500m)
To day we hike about 6 - 7 hours. Walk between the village and forest of Shivapuri, continue our journey to Nagarkot 2775m above the sea- level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset, sunrise and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day including other 12 peaks. Overnight at Nagarkot
Day 05: Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel (1800m)
We will awake early to watch the spectacular dawn. The first rays of the sun firing the peaks a lightest red slowly lighting up the Himalayas from Everest range in the far East of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the West. After breakfast walk down to Dhulikhel for overnight stay.
Day 06: Dhulikhel – Kathmandu.
We’ll drive back to Kathmandu Overnight in Kathmandu.
Day 07: Transfer to the airport.
Our driver and airport representative will drive you to the airport in time for your flight back home. We ensure that you leave Kathmandu with cherishing memory and an experience of a lifetime.
OR CAN EXTEND THE TRIP TO CHITWAN, RAFTING,
Trip Cost Includes
- Airport pickup and drop.
- All land transfer as per itinerary.
- Trekking permit and National Park conservation entry permit fees & TIMS.
- Accommodation and 3 meals a day while on the trek.
- Fully escorted trek with fluent English speaking license holder trekking Guide & each 2 persons 1 porter
- All program according to itineraries on full board.
- Wages, equipment, insurance and other facilities to staffs.
Trip Cost Excluedes
- Nepal entry visa fee.
- Personal spending money & All bar bill.
- Items of personal nature ie. Soft/hard drinks, tips etc.
- International Airport Departure tax.
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