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You’ll hike hills, you’ll explore places, you’ll meet people, and you’ll learn so many things that happen in and around Kathmandu. We present this special Horizon Hike Around Kathmandu, an exclusive Kathmandu Valley Tour by Sabbatical Explore Nepal.
Hand-made for especially culture and nature lovers, Horizon Hike Around Kathmandu Tour is a complete Kathmandu Valley Tour. Usually, you do not get to do that in a regular valley tour. You just get to visit the cultural and historical sites of the valley and finish the tour.
However, that is not the same case on this tour. As said at the start, you’ll do three things on this tour: hiking in the hills around Kathmandu, exploring the cultural heritage of Kathmandu Valley, and visiting different local communities. It is a worthwhile Kathmandu Valley Tour.
So it is an eight-day tour that starts with your arrival in Kathmandu. On the first day, you will take a rest. The real exploration starts the next day when we explore the UNESCO world cultural heritage sites of Kathmandu and Lalitpur.
After this, we’ll drive to Kakani, a favorite getaway near the valley. While in Kakani, we’ll perform day hikes for some excellent nature time. We will explore the area by watching mountains, landscapes, and woods.
Next, we’ll do a day hike to Nagi Monastery, which lies inside the woods of Shivapuri National Park. It will be a great day of hiking when we’ll catch views of mountains and forests. Also, we’ll meet and interact with the monks of the monastery.
From here, we’ll do a sweet trek to Chisapani through the forests of the National Park. At the end of the walk, we’ll enjoy some great mountain views from Chisapani.
The following day, we’ll do a popular trek around Kathmandu, Chisapani Nagarkot Trek. After hiking for 5-6 hours through the horizon hills around Kathmandu, we’ll reach Nagarkot, one of the Everest viewpoints. The day will conclude with a golden mountain view.
A breathtaking mountain panorama will make us open our eyes in the morning. We’ll watch distant views of peaks such as Mt Everest, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Rolwaling, Jugal, Numbur, and more.
After this view and breakfast, we’ll drive down to Bhaktapur, an ancient town in Nepal. We will ramble like a local around the city to explore its art, history, people, and heritages. And this is how we’ll return to our hotels to finish the special Horizon Hike Around Kathmandu Tour, a new way of doing the Kathmandu Valley Tour.
We must tell you it is a great tour. The eight days spent on this tour will bring you many exciting things—more than what is written here.
If you want to do this tour or have any queries, we are always there to help you out.
Day 1: Welcome to Kathmandu
Day 2: Explore Cultural Heritage Sites of Kathmandu and Patan
Day 3: Drive to Kakani and Explore the place
Day 4: Trek to Nagi Monastery and Meet the Monks
Day 5: Trek to Chisapani
Day 6: Trek to Nagarkot and Watch the Himalayas
Day 7: Wake up for Sunrise, Drive to Bhaktapur and explore the town
Day 8: Departure
Welcome to Nepal. We will be there to welcome you and transfer you to the hotel. You will take much-needed rest and refreshment at the hotel. If you feel okay to go around the city, we will take you for an evening stroll. And in the evening, we’ll have a welcome dinner together. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Today, after our breakfast at the hotel, we’ll go out to explore the UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of Kathmandu and Patan. It will be a great walk around the sites such as Pashupatinath Temple, Swaymbhu Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa, Patan Durbar Square, and Basantapur Durbar Square. We will get to see the unique art, culture, and history around these sites. It will feel like going back to the history of Kathmandu Valley. After this full-day exploration, we’ll end up back in our hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
On this day, we’ll drive to Kakani, a major tourist place on the outskirts of Kathmandu. The ride will take us around 29 km outside of Kathmandu. We will see some good views during the ride. And after reaching the place, we’ll eat our lunch and start exploring the place. We’ll do a short hike around Kakani’s green woods and traditional villages. While hiking here, we’ll also watch breathtaking landscapes. And at the end of the day, we’ll have a good evening time in Kakani. Overnight in Kakani.
Following the night in Kakani, we’ll head toward Nagi Monastery by walking a steep and forested trail. Along the route, we’ll see a dense forest of pine and rhododendron, some isolated villages, temples, and monasteries. We’ll stop for a short break at Tokha to see the daily lifestyles of the locals. The walk to Nagi Gomba happens on a peaceful trail. We’ll enjoy a serene time on the trail. And after the steep walk to the monastery, which lies on a hilltop, we’ll catch a breathtaking panorama. We’ll also meet and learn insights from the monks of the monastery. The day will end in the monastery.
Today, we’ll do a trek to Chisapani through the uphill and forested route. En route, we’ll pass the mesmerizing Shivapuri National Park. Along with that, we’ll come across several small shrines and Buddhist monasteries. Once in a while, we’ll pass small communities of various ethnicities of Nepal. From the higher parts of the trek, we’ll enjoy crystal-clear horizons of peaks such as Langtang and Gosaikunda Himal. And as we reach Chisapani, the best place for walking near Kathmandu, we’ll experience a heart-warming sunset. Overnight in Chisapani.
Now, we’ll do the best hiking near Kathmandu, the Chisapani Nagarkot Hiking. Through the horizon hills of Kathmandu Valley, we’ll walk in the direction of Nagarkot. In the process to reach Nagarkot, we’ll pass many small and big settlements. The walk gives some insights into the locals living around the hills. Also, we’ll get picturesque pictures of various snow-loaded mountains and green terrains. After the walk of 5-6 hrs, we’ll reach Nagarkot. In Nagarkot, we’ll enjoy a cup of coffee and the golden sunset view.
We’ll wake up to enjoy a breathtaking mountain panorama in Nagarkot. The peaks such as Everest, Ganesh Himal, Jugal Himal, Langtang Lirung, and other peaks. After the view, we’ll have breakfast and leave for Bhaktapur. It will be a short downhill drive to Bhaktapur. Upon reaching Bhaktapur, we’ll start exploring the historical and cultural sites of the town. Bhaktapur Durbar Square, Shidda Pokhari, Kamal Pokhari, Nyatapol Temple, and 55-window palace to name some. We will spend the night in Newari Town.
The day to finish the Horizon Hike Around Kathmandu Tour and Kathmandu Valley Tour is here. We will offer airport transfer as per the schedule. Farewell for now. See you on the next trip.
Do I need a visa to visit Nepal?
Yes, a visa is necessary to visit Nepal for all tourists except Indian nationals. You can get a visa from the Nepalese Embassy in your country or an on-arrival visa from Kathmandu (TIA) Airport. For that, you will need a valid passport before 6 months, some passport-sized photos, and a visa fee.
How much is a Nepalese Visa fee?
The up-to-date visa fees (as of 6/6/2024) for a Nepalese visa is: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, US$125 for 90 days. For Visa Extension: 3 USD per Day(minimum 15 days) 5 USD per day as late fine in the case of delay
Which time is best for a Nepal tour?
The best times to visit Nepal are September to November and March to May. If you are not doing any high-altitude tours, you can visit Nepal all year round, including Monsoon and Winter.
What is Nepal best known for?
Nepal is known for multiple reasons. The country is geographically, culturally, architecturally, and religiously a gifted one. It is the birthplace of Buddha, home of Mt Everest and eight other world & highest peaks, the world best trekking trails, the land of brave Gurkhas, and more. Therefore, multiple reasons make Nepal popular across the globe.
Will I get WiFi on this Tour?
Yes, most of the hotels, resorts, guesthouses and homestays have Wi-Fi facilities. But quality of service may be different.
I had an amazing experience with Sabbatical Explore Nepal when I visited Nepal during my Gap year 2018. Our guide and driver were so experienced and helpful. I remember seeing many animals like tigers, deers, rhinos during Jungle Safari in Chitwan. I even went to the Elephant Breeding Centre and that was amazing. In Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha I visited Maya Devi Temple and other monasteries. I was mesmerized by the architectural designs of the Temples and Monasteries built by different countries. I was a little sad that I couldn't visit other amazing places but the 6 days I spent in Nepal were very meaningful and memorable. I am looking forward to my next trip to Nepal.
Felix
The trip was well worth it! I was in Nepal last Autumn with the team of Shiva and Kiran, whom I knew from my colleagues. I was confused about where to go. But my expert friends, Shiva and Kiran, suggested I do their best-selling Nepal Panorama Tour. I'm glad they suggested it. I am not a hiking person, my body does not let me be. So I went on a tour of Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Chitwan. In Kathmandu, I saw a lot of historical and time-traveling sites. Pokhara was so much vivid by Fewa Lake; I enjoyed the boat riding there. And Chitwan was unimaginably full of nature. I saw rhinos, elephants, birds, crocodiles. I was expecting the Bengal Tiger, but luck did not favor me. Except for that, Chitwan treated me quite well. Overall, the trip felt so smooth and rewarding. I traveled around Nepal panoramically. Thanks!
Dr. M.H. ALHAMRAN
I went to Upper Mustang Trek with them, which I can vividly remember even after 2 months now. I found out about this team from one of my friends. I'm glad he suggested it. Everything went well during the trek. The guide was so humble and good. He showed me things that I could never have if I was traveling solo. I feel a deep connection with the landscapes of Mustang. Thanks to the guide and the team. The trip was a great experience!
Ruben Jonas
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