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Kathmandu Valley Trek - Overland Trip

0 ½ weeks: Kathmandu Shivapuri (2 to Kathmandu (IMT-HAKV08)

Intro

Within close reach of Kathmandu are beautiful mountains which encircle the capital city of Nepal. Stupas and temples dot the slopes of the hills and hilltop retreats like Nagarkot provide a place to relax and admire the Himalayan views. Our Kathmandu Valley Trek is a gentle introduction to trekking with easy walks but affording great views. It is a great add-on to tours finishing in Kathmandu.

Group Size

Max 18

Activities

Trekking. Trek grade - Easy

Accommodation

1 nights simple hotel, 2 nights camping during trek, 1 night lodge

Transport

Public bus

Fully Escorted

By Imaginative Traveller trek leader, cook, and services of porters

Meals

As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. Where meals are not included allow US$10 per day

Itineraries

Day 1, KATHMANDU SHIVAPURI (2,732m)

We drive from Kathmandu to Budhanilikantha, site of a huge monolithic statue of Lord Vishnu, one of the valleys most photographed sites. From here we start our trek into the Shivapuri Hills. We walk past an interesting monastery and uphill through lush oak and rhododendron forests to Shivapuri, where we camp for the night. (LD)

Day 2, SHIVAPURI - CHISOPANI - DHAP

An uphill climb of 45 minutes takes us to the top of Shivapuri from where we have fabulous Himalayan mountain views ranging from Everest to Manaslu. The trail continues gradually downhill through beautiful forests with different kinds of birds and flowers. From our campsite we have great views over the Kathmandu Valley. (BLD)

Day 3, DHAP - NAGARKOT

An interesting trail takes us to the hill retreat of Nagarkot, perched on a ridge 32km east of Kathmandu. It commands sweeping views of the Himalayas. Five of the world's ten highest peaks, Everest, Lhotse, Choyu, Makalu and Manaslu, are visible from here. Nagarkot is also a popular spot to watch sunrise and sunset. We stay the night in a lodge. (BL)

Day 4, NAGARKOT - BHAKTAPUR - KATHMANDU

The trail continues downhill through terraces and villages to Bhaktapur, a beautiful ancient city which exudes a sense of the traditional past. We stroll around the uncrowded streets of this medieval city before driving back to Kathmandu. (B)

Day 5, KATHMANDU

Tour ends.

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