Hiking: Starting in Kathmandu
Nagarjuna Hike
2 and half hours hike to the Nagarjuna hill, also called Jamacho Peak. Along with the incredible view of Jugal Himal and Ganesh Himal, you also have a great view of Kathmandu valley, Swoyambhu and Nuwakot.
Maximum elevation: 1920 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
Number of days: 1 (5 - 6 hrs)
Shivapuri Hike Second highest hill around Kathmandu valley. Walk through Shivapuri National Park and enjoy the nature. There are boards with directions to several hiking routes inside the national park. Starts from Budhanilkantha, which is a short micro bus ride away from Kathmandu (you can take the micro bus from Jamal, ~15 mins walk from Thamel). Entrance fee: Rs. 500 Maximum elevation: 2330 meters Level of difficulty: Easy Number of days: 1 (4 - 6 hrs)
Helambu Circuit Trek Walk through the National Park of Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve, which inhabits a paradise of flora, including exotic orchids, and a myriad of wildlife and birds. Trek through the villages with spectacular panoramic views of Ganesh Himal Massif, Langtang Himal, Rolwaling Range and distant views of peaks in the Everest region. Maximum elevation: 3597 meters Level of difficulty: Moderate Number of days: 7
Langtang Trek The Langtang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Nepal and was once the darling of trekkers seeking stunning landscapes and authentic culture along with heartwarming hospitality in delightful homestay guest houses. The 2015 earthquake and subsequent landslide had an enormous effect on the region, but aid and reconstruction have recently reopened this valley to trekking again. Maximum elevation: 3800m (Kyanjin Gompa) / 4773m (Kyanjin Ri) Level of difficulty: Easy - Moderate Number of days: 8 - 10
Shivapuri Hike Second highest hill around Kathmandu valley. Walk through Shivapuri National Park and enjoy the nature. There are boards with directions to several hiking routes inside the national park. Starts from Budhanilkantha, which is a short micro bus ride away from Kathmandu (you can take the micro bus from Jamal, ~15 mins walk from Thamel). Entrance fee: Rs. 500 Maximum elevation: 2330 meters Level of difficulty: Easy Number of days: 1 (4 - 6 hrs)
Helambu Circuit Trek Walk through the National Park of Shivapuri Watershed and Wildlife Reserve, which inhabits a paradise of flora, including exotic orchids, and a myriad of wildlife and birds. Trek through the villages with spectacular panoramic views of Ganesh Himal Massif, Langtang Himal, Rolwaling Range and distant views of peaks in the Everest region. Maximum elevation: 3597 meters Level of difficulty: Moderate Number of days: 7
Langtang Trek The Langtang Valley is one of the most beautiful places in Nepal and was once the darling of trekkers seeking stunning landscapes and authentic culture along with heartwarming hospitality in delightful homestay guest houses. The 2015 earthquake and subsequent landslide had an enormous effect on the region, but aid and reconstruction have recently reopened this valley to trekking again. Maximum elevation: 3800m (Kyanjin Gompa) / 4773m (Kyanjin Ri) Level of difficulty: Easy - Moderate Number of days: 8 - 10