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- Day 1 Kathmandu to Chisapani via Sundarijal Hello and welcome to Nepal! With no time to waste, we'll take in the magical mayhem of Kathmandu this morning, before driving up to Sundarijal, at a heady elevation of 1350m. Ready for the very first trek of the trip? Expect around 5 hours on the trail, winding through forest paths past a medieval reservoir and dam. We’ll pause at a local tea shop to refuel with a steaming cup and soak up sweeping valley views before lunch. Then it’s back on the move, heading deeper into Shivapuri National Park — thick pine forest, oak, and rhododendron lining the way. By nightfall, we’ll roll into our home base for the evening: Chisapani at 2125m. After an included dinner, it's time to rest and recharge for tomorrow. Locations Visited: Kathmandu NP, Sundarijal NP, Chisapani NP.
- Day 2 Chisapani to Nagarkot Ah, nothing like mountain views and birdsong to kick off the day. After breakfast, we’ll get moving on a roughly 3-hour trek from Chisapani, stopping by in Chauki Bhanjyang to rest and refuel with lunch. From there, it’s on through mid-hill villages and terraced farmland as we make our way to Nagarkot at 2195m. Nagarkot is the Kathmandu Valley’s go-to hill station, and it’s easy to see why — Himalayan peaks on one side, deep valleys and pine forests on the other. This place does sunrises and sunsets right, and luckily, we’ll be front and centre for golden hour before heading to our lodge, sitting down for dinner, and calling it a night. Locations Visited: Chisapani NP, Nagarkot NP.
- Day 3 Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Okay, alarm on. (Trust us, it’s so worth it.) We’ll catch Nagarkot’s famous sunrise as the Himalayas light up in gold. After breakfast, lace up for a relaxed six-hour trek, following easy trails through community forests and mid-hill settlements as we make our way to Dhulikhel. After 6 hours of fairly leisurely hiking (at an elevation of 1550m) , we’ll roll into Dhulikhel - a town rich in Newari culture and mountain soul. Cue camera roll moments with views across the Northeastern Himalayas. Then it’s dinner, downtime, and a well-earned night’s rest at the lodge. Locations Visited: Nagarkot NP, Dhulikhel NP.
- Day 4 Dhulikhel to Kathmandu via Namobuddha Sunrise round two. We’ll kick off our final hiking day with glowing Himalayan views, then fuel up before hitting the trail. Today’s hike clocks in at around four hours, climbing up to Kali Mandir — a hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Kali. Next, we'll descend into Kavre village, passing tea houses and local shops along the way. From there, it’s pine forests, fresh air, and that final-trek feeling as we move through Phulbari. Waiting at 1,750m, Namobuddha is one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites. We’ll explore the hilltop shrines and hear the legendary story of Prince Mahasattva, whose selfless act is carved into stone beside the stupas - a meaningful way to wrap up the trek before driving back to Kathmandu. Back in the capital, it’s time for our final night together — stories flowing, photos flying, and one last soak-up of everything this adventure delivered. Locations Visited: Dhulikhel NP, Namobuddha NP, Kathmandu NP.
- Day 5 Kathmandu Before we wrap things up, there’s one epic add-on you won’t want to skip — a scenic flight over Mt Everest, serving next-level Himalayan views from the air. Then after breakfast, it's time for those final hugs, final photos, and a final look at those legendary Himalayan horizons Locations Visited: Kathmandu NP.
Name: Hiking the Kathmandu Valley
Brand: Contiki
Quality: Tourist Class
Tour Type: Escorted
Start City: Kathmandu
End City: Kathmandu
Location Summary: Kathmandu, NP, Sundarijal, NP, Chisapani, NP, Nagarkot, NP, Dhulikhel, NP, Namobuddha, NP
Is Youth: This tour is open to those aged 18-35 only
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- Dining Summary - 4 Lunch (L). 3 Dinner (D). 4 Breakfast (B).
- Included Experience - Sundarijal: Climb into the Himalayan foothills on a trek that ramps up in altitude and scenery. You’ll hike up to the Shivapuri ridge and reach the Tamang settlement of Mulkharka (AKA Milkshake) at 1,895m — prime territory for a tea stop and big Kathmandu Valley views. After an included lunch, the trail winds through Shivapuri National Park, where pine, oak, and rhododendron forests take over. The trek finishes in Chisapani (2,300m), with an overnight lodge stay at altitude.. Chisapani: Set out on a scenic trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot, hiking for around three hours through changing hill landscapes. After roughly two hours on the trail, you’ll reach the settlement of Chauki Bhanjyang, where there’s time to rest and enjoy an included lunch. The route then continues through mid-hill villages and terraced farmland before climbing towards Nagarkot. The trek finishes at one of the Kathmandu Valley’s most popular hill stations, known for sweeping Himalayan views, deep valleys, and pine forest surroundings (AND sunset views not to be missed).. Nagarkot: Get your head in the clouds, literally. This mountaintop village is famed for its spellbinding sunsets and epic vistas of the Himalayas. . Nagarkot: People come from all over for this moment. As the sun lifts, the Himalayas slowly come into focus — layers of peaks catching the light while the valley below shifts from shadow to colour. It'd be a shame to miss it.. Nagarkot: Start early in Nagarkot with a sunrise over the Himalayas before breakfast. Then set out on a relaxed six-hour trek along forest trails and through mid-hill settlements, finishing in Dhulikhel — a traditional Newari town known for its mountain views and laid-back village feel.. Dhulikhel: Hike for around four hours through the Kathmandu Valley hills on a scenic trek from Dhulikhel to Namobuddha. The trail climbs to Kali Mandir, a hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, before descending through Kavre village, passing local shops and tea houses. From there, the route continues through the pine forests of Phulbari, finishing at Namobuddha (1,750m). Later, we'll drive back to Kathmandu.. Namobuddha: Namobuddha is one of Nepal’s most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites, perched high on a peaceful hilltop at 1,750m. You’ll wander between shrines and stupas while hearing the powerful story of Prince Mahasattva, whose act of compassion — sacrificing himself to save a starving tigress and her cubs — is carved into stone right here. It’s a pause, a perspective shift, and one of those moments that stays with you long after the trek ends..
