| 1 People (per pax) | 2-7 People (per pax) | 8+ People (per pax) |
|---|---|---|
| $674 | $635 | $ 609 |
| Pay $135 Now & $539 on arrival | Pay $127 Now & $508 On arrival | Pay $121 Now & $487 on arrival |
The Kathmandu Valley Cultural trek is a newly developed trekking route that offers a very different experience than that of other trekking routes in Nepal. Taking you to some of the most popular hiking destinations (Sundarijal, Chisapani, Nagarkot, and Changu Narayan) of the Kathmandu Valley, the trek presents the most beautiful rural culture in the shadow of the stunning peaks stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest and Kanchenjunga in the east.
Although the trail is more of the cultural trekking, the beautiful forest of Rhododendron, cascading waterfalls, streams, the view of the Kathmandu Valley, and myriads of other natural wonder contributes to making this trek a perfect short trek. A visit to Changu Narayan Temple built during the 5th century and the sunrise view from Nagarkot and the Shivapuri & Nagarjun National Park are the major attractions of the trek.
This is an easy trek very much suitable for children and elderly people. 2,300m is the maximum altitude achieved during the trek. 6 days Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trek itinerary designed by Amigo Treks and Expedition also includes a guided sightseeing tour to the world heritage site (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, and the Kathmandu and Bhaktapur Durbar Square) of the Kathmandu Valley. The package includes a full board (meal and accommodation) during the trek and a bed and breakfast after the trek. Trekkers are also provided with a free map. Moreover, this package can be fully customized to your needs and requirements. All the customized packages ensure special group discounts, 100% departure, and flat rates.
Although spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are considered the perfect time to plan Kathmandu Valley View and Cultural trekking due to the perfect weather and the clear visibility, the trek can be planned any time of the year. Amigo Treks and Expedition can make some of the best arrangements for you.
This Kathmandu Valley 6-day cultural tour and trekking start with a bus ride from Kathmandu to Sundarijal. The trail passes through Mulkharka, Chisapani, Manichaur, and Nagarkot and finally, ends at Changu Narayan where we catch a vehicle back to Kathmandu. We strive to make these 6 days one of the best days of your life. Enjoy!
Day 01: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 02: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 03: Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisopani (2,165m/7,103ft)
Day 04: Hike to Nagarkot (1,932m/6,338ft)
Day 05: Hike to Changu Narayan and Drive to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft)
Day 06: Departure day
Trip Includes
Trip Excludes
Day 1: Arrival day (1,300m/4,264 ft) Greetings and welcome to Nepal! Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, a representative from Amigo Treks and Expedition will be waiting to greet you and escort you to your pre-booked 3-star standard hotel. If time permits, we can also arrange a meeting at our office for a briefing about your trek and introduce you to your team member. Later in the evening, we will host a welcome dinner at one of the most popular local restaurants, where you can enjoy authentic Nepali food, ethnic dance performances, and cultural music. In case your flight arrives late, we can reschedule both the meeting and dinner for the following day to ensure that you receive a warm welcome to Nepal. Meals included: Dinner (Highlights of the day: Authentic Nepali food, Cultural Music, and Ethnic Dance, which is a glimpse of the culture of Nepal.)
Day 2: Kathmandu Valley sightseeing and trek preparation (1,300m/4,264 ft) The capital, Kathmandu valley itself, is a big storehouse of exclusive natural, cultural and historical sites. Therefore, today, we take you on a few-hour tour of the major attractions of Kathmandu valley. After spending a few hours observing these wonderful sites, we again meet for a few hours to finalize your clothing and trekking gear (down jacket, trekking boots, sleeping bags, etc.) required during the trek. The night will be spent at a hotel in Kathmandu. Meal included: Breakfast (Highlights of the day: World Heritage sites like Kathmandu Durbar Square (a historical structure offering architectural wonders), the Pashupatinath temple (a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva- lord possessing the power of destruction), Swyambhunath and Boudhanath (a Buddhist shrine dedicated to Lord Buddha- Light of Asia. Optional site: Another World Heritage site ‘Patan Durbar Square’ along with other historical masterpieces like Mahabouddha Temple, Krishna Temple, Golden Temple, and Kumbeshwor Temple.)
Day 3: Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisopani (2,165m/7,103ft) Our destination for the day is Chisapani, which is located approximately 16 km away from Sundarijal. To get there, we drive for about 30-40 minutes towards the northeast of the city, passing by Pashupatinath and Boudha Nath Stupa, until we reach the starting point of the trek, Sundarijal. From there, we follow the trail that heads off on stone steps towards the army check post, following the water treatment plant and the stream on the right side of the trail. As we make our way towards the check post, we come across a few teashops, small settlements of people, and cascading waterfalls. We enter the sub-tropical jungle and complete a small formality at the check post, which is taken care of by the team leader, before entering the Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park. We then climb up towards Mulkharka on stone steps, crossing the bridge (dam) across the river. Once we spend some time at Mulkharka, we continue our ascent to the top of the ridge at Deurali, passing through the forest of Rhododendron. At the top, we are presented with a beautiful view of the snow-covered towering peaks. From there, we hike down to Chisapani, which is located on the border of Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park. After a short rest at the lodge, we explore the landscape, settlement, and lifestyle of the people at Chisapani. We will spend the night at a lodge in Chisapani. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Spectacular views of some of the stunning mountains of Nepal including, but not limited to Annapurna, Manaslu, Langtang, and Dorje Lakpa, beautiful view of the Kathmandu Valley from Mulkharka, streams, cascading waterfalls, small settlements of people: their lifestyle, mud houses, temples, farm terraces flaunting different seasonal crops, and the refreshing subtropical and rhododendron forest of Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park.)
Day 4: Hike to Nagarkot (1,932m/6,338ft) Our destination for the day is Nagarkot, located approximately 18 km from Chisapani. We wake up early to catch the sunrise view from Chisapani before starting our trek. Our journey takes us through wetlands and lush forests as we make our way toward Jhule, which is situated on the border of the Shivapuri and Nagarjun National Park. From there, we follow a secondary trekking trail that passes through several farmyards and terrace rice fields to the village of Kaule. Next, we head towards Jarsingpauwa, enjoying the beautiful community forest. We then walk up the pass beyond Kattike Bhanjyang before crossing it and hiking down to the village of Kattike, which welcomes us with a cluster of houses and shops. Following the main road, we climb for 3 km, which brings us to Nagarkot, one of the most popular hill stations that offer the best viewing station for the Himalayas. In the evening, we can enjoy the beautiful sunset view from Nagarkot. We will spend the night at a lodge or hotel in Nagarkot. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Mind-blowing sunrise view from Chisapani, the experience of wetlands, dense forest, community-managed forest, beautiful view of more than 20 snow-covered peaks including Mt. Everest, and cute little settlements of people, farmyards, and terraced rice fields en route to Nagarkot.)
Day 5: Hike to Changu Narayan and Drive to Kathmandu (1,300m/4,264 ft) Today marks the final day of the Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trek, and we start the day early to catch the sunrise view. Our first stop is the Changu Narayan temple, which dates back to the 5th century and is the oldest temple in the Kathmandu Valley. The temple was built by King Hari Datta Verma and is located at the end of a long ridge that runs into the valley. To reach the Changu Narayan temple, we hike down along the ridge, passing through cultivated lands and the reserved forest of Bageshwori and Tilkot. After exploring the temple area and admiring the sculpture and carvings, we drive to Bhaktapur to explore the Bhaktapur Durbar Square before heading back to Kathmandu. We will spend the night at a tourist-standard hotel in Kathmandu. Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Highlights of the day: Beautiful view of the rays of the sun striking the mountains that stretches from Dhaulagiri in the west to Everest and Kanchanjunga in the east, magnificent glimpses of snow-covered peaks like Annapurna, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang Himal, Gaurishankar, Dorje Lakpa and the Mt. Everest, view of a visit to the Changu Narayan temple that flaunts centuries-old sculpture and carvings, a visit to Bhaktapur Durbar Square that gives an insight on the history and the culture and tradition of the Bhaktapur city and a comfortable night in a tourist standard hotel in Kathmandu.)
Day 6: Departure day Today marks the final day of your trip to Nepal with Amigo Treks and Expedition. If your flight is scheduled for early morning, one of our company representatives will escort you to the airport according to your flight departure time. However, if your flight is later in the evening, you can spend the day shopping for mementos or simply exploring the shopping areas in Kathmandu. Alternatively, if you plan to stay in Nepal for a few more days, Amigo Treks and Expedition can help arrange additional adventurous activities for you to enjoy during your extended stay.
With 3 friends we trek up the Tsum Valley supported by our guide Dawa and porters Shambu and Anil… a fantastic trip. Beautiful, fascinating,
