Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking
- 5–6 hours
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
The hike from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel is mostly downhill. Our journey starts from Thamel and we Can drive from Kathmandu to Nagarkot in the morning and head towards Club Himalaya. Below that hotel, we will find a small path that cuts across the hillside and takes us towards Rhonnie Bhangyang. The views of the Panckhal valley to our left side, and if the weather is clear we should again see memorable views of the mid-Himalaya including Mt. Everest. We cross the main jeep track and head directly to Dhulikhel. The trail meets the Arniko Highway 1 km from the main town of Dhulikhel, at Himalayan Horizons Hotel. To get into town you need to turn right and head uphill. Then we having lunch and come back to Kathmandu. Or we can also end our hiking Nagarkot day hike at Banepa to make it 1 hour shorter. The trail follows to Ghimire Geoun and it is a wonderful hike to see the landscape, mountain views, and village lifestyle. Then we back to Kathmandu.
Inclusions
What's included
- All required documentation for hiking
- Experienced English speaking government license holder mountain trekking guide
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Transport service: Kathmandu-Nagarkot and Dulhikhel-Kathmandu
- All kind of local and government TAX-VAT etc.
- Wages, food, transportation, accommodation, equipments, insurance and other facilities to staffs
- All kind of rescue arrangements,
What's not
- Your Travel-Trekking insurance,
- Any others expanses which are not mentioned price include section etc.
- International airfare,
- Meals (Lunch & Dinner) whilst in Kathmandu,
- Nepal Entry Visa fee,
- Cost raised by cancellation, landslide, weather, illness which are not under our control,
- Personal shopping, laundry, trekking equipments etc.
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected),
Itinerary
Nagarkot is a village in central Nepal, at the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. It’s known for its views of the Himalayas, including Mount Everest to the northeast, which is especially striking at sunrise and sunset. The surrounding scrubland is laced with trails and home to many butterflies.
Dhulikhel is one of the more popular places from which to observe the high Himalaya. From the edge of the ridge, a stunning panorama of peaks unfolds, from Langtang Lirung (7227m) in the west, through Dorje Lakpa (6966m) to the huge bulk of Gauri Shankar (7134m) and nearby Melungtse (7181m), and as far as Numbur (5945m) in the east. The most common itinerary is two nights with a side trip to the sacred stupa at Namobuddha, a 12km drive or three-hour walk south.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- High Spirit Treks and Expedition Nepal
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Kathmandu
- Its from-price is 300% above the median of the 298 day trips we list in Kathmandu.
- Its length is typical for the group.
About Kathmandu
Kathmandu is Nepal's ancient, colourful capital, a valley city of temples, stupas and royal squares and the gateway to the Himalaya.
Kathmandu Durbar Square, the old royal square, is crowded with pagoda-roofed temples and palaces, and nearby lives the Kumari, the city's living child goddess. Thamel, the travellers' quarter, is a tangle of lanes selling trekking gear, prayer flags and handicrafts, busy with cafés and rooftop restaurants.
Top-ranked sights in Kathmandu: Namche Bazaar, Pashupatinath, Kathmandu Durbar Square (Basantapur).
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