Hiking around Kathmandu Valley

This tranquil valley ridge hiking on the rims of the ancient capital of Nepal takes you through quiet forests and bustling villages in the Shivapuri Valley and then up to Shivapuri Hill at (2729m), the highest point on this trek. And then at the peak of the Shivapuri hillock, it’s a mountainous galore of over 60 soaring mountain peaks, which include Manaslu, Boudha himal, Ganesh himal, Langtang range, Dorje lakpa, Shisapangma and Gaurishankar, your heart skips a beat with what you see from here. We then gently hike up to the quiet little hill resort of Nagarkot, a key scenic location considered to be one of the best on the ridges of the ancient Kathmandu Valley with superior views of the great Himalayan peaks.

Most tourists making a beeline to Nepal head into the mountains seemingly, with blinkers on, and don’t seem to realize that a trip above 3000m could actually start right from the rims of the kathmandu valley where there’s so much to enjoy besides preparing for the larger trip; the hiking around kathmandu valley ridge would be ideal to start with the family or friends and then a second visit could be done for the higher altitudes. This sojourn makes up a 5 day sublime hike encompassing the hills of Kathmandu valley and grandstand spots with box office views of the Himalaya Mountains. The landscapes travel as far as the eyes can see with Manaslu and Annapurnas in the west to horizons of the pyramid of Mt. Everest, Numbur and Karyolung in the east. The views are wonderfully dissimilar from each destination on the trek from Nagarkot to Lakuri Bhanjyang where each spot gives us distinct angles and perceptions on the Himalayas within Nepal. It’s a great experience…

Our vacation also includes visiting religious and heritage sites of the Kathmandu valley and walking into less frequented rural areas that have ochre colored farmhouses, our hiking and trekking takes us through rice terraces, orange orchards and shady forests that engulf us with greenery. Our brilliant gentle trek wraps up with a downhill trail to the aged town of Bhaktapur not far from Kathmandu valley. Your nights on the trail are spent in real comfortable hotels/ resorts and your luggage to the next hotel will be with you in a private car. We also offer options to use our vehicle if you prefer to drive sections of the trail rather than hiking it down each day; we do this especially for those with kids and pretty small to hike for several hours each day.Mountain Sherpa Trekking & Expeditions is a seasoned operator who thinks of most things suitable for a vacation more than others do, your comforts and safety are of vital importance to us…