Hiking Destinations In Nepal
Dhulikhel Hiking
Dhulikhel (32 Km. northeast) is popular as a Himalayan
Viewing Point with Newari settlement. Drive for about 35 minutes to Banepa and
visit to nearby Panauti. This is an ancient riverside town of temples and inns.
There are number of religious sites to should be visited. Indreshwar Mahadev
Temple dedicated to Shiva, Bhairab Temple and the whole tiny city itself are
remarkable to be witnessed. Have the pack lunch and after the further
exploration drive back to Kathmandu. This hike consists of about 6-7 hours
walk.
Kakani Hiking
Drive to Kakani (23 Km. northwest) of Kathmandu standing at
2073m. on a ridge for about 01 hour. The tranquility of the surrounding gives
you the immense pleasure and the Himalayas like Annapurna, Machhapuchhare,
Ganesh Himal, Langtang can be viewed from here. Take an easy walk to Gujre
which is about 03 hours walk. Have a pack lunch down to Balaju & 10 minutes
drive from here will bring you to Kathmandu. This hike consists of about 5-6
hours walk.
Champadevi Hiking:
This hike starts with the approximately 01 hour drive to
Pharping (south - west) of Kathmandu. Pharping (19 Km.) is the typical Newari
town, surprisingly untouched by the swarm of tourists that visit Dakshinkali
(separate spot following the same road). Before the 1st Shaha King Prithvi
Narayan Shaha, unified Nepal this was another tiny city-state. Walk for about
03 hours to the Champadevi Hill. Have a pack lunch there. The magnificent views
of Kathmandu Valley, Kirtipur & others are seen from here. After lunch
descend down to the Kirtipur in about 02 hours. Kirtipur (6 Km. southwest) is
an ancient hill top town. From here drive back to KTM. This hike consists of about
5-6 hours walk.
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