The
Kathmandu Valley has many enjoyable day hikes or
mini- treks that offer the rewards if wandering further afield serenity, an
introduction to Nepalese hill life and dramatic mountain views. A Schneider
valley map is helpful for navigating the trails and hills that ring the
perimeter of the valley. A guide can be valuable where trails evaporate or
multiply, and you may consider porters if you want to hike without gear on your
back.
Nagarkot
Nagarkot hiking is situated about 15 kms
from Kathmandu at an elevation of 1985m. Nagarkot can be reached within an hour
drive from Kathmandu and offers the pleasant environment without any pollution.
Nagarkot offers the amazing scenrery of beautiful mountains like Annapurna, Everestand
many more. The beautiful spot of Nagarkot is mostly famous for beautiful mountain
views at sunrise and sunset. We can see about 30 mountains above 6000m like
Manaslu, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal and Langtang Lirung.
Kakani
Kakani is one of the most popular Mountain
View at a height of 2073 meters (6801ft). An old retreat of the British envoys
to Nepal since the mid 19th century, a delightful Raj style cottage at Kakni
still belongs to successive British ambassadors to Nepal. Taragaon Resort is
shared by the british ambassador's private residence and a police training
academy. From the terrace of this run- down hotel, Ganesh Himal and Langtang
Lirung dominant the centre stage with Annapurna II and Himal Chuli, Lenpogang (
great white peak) and Gauri Shankar in the left and right wings. This is one
day hiking tour trip from Kathmandu Valley.
Namo
Buddha
Namo Buddha is a sacred site which offers stone
slab on the top of the hill, stupas, huge prayer wheel on the hilltop, several
Buddhist retreats and monasteries ringed with prayer flags and a line of nine
white stupas. It is believed that Buddha gave his part of body to feed a
starving tigress and her cubs. Namo Buddha Hiking starts from Dhulikhel and
ends at panauti passing various a temple that was situated
at Dhulikhel bazaar.
