Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Day Hike
Walk the eastern rim of the valley from Nagarkot down to Dhulikhel, with Himalayan views for much of the way and a car waiting at the finish.
- Duration
- About 4 to 5 hours
- Start
- 6:30 AM from your hotel
- Group
- Private, up to 12
- Grade
- Moderate
This walk follows the hills south-east from Nagarkot, through pine forest and the villages of Rohini Bhanjyang and Kattike, then along a ridge to the old Newar town of Dhulikhel. On a clear day the mountains keep you company for much of the way, and the trail is blissfully quiet compared with the busy valley floor.
In Dhulikhel there's time to wander the old bazaar before the drive back along the Araniko Highway.
Highlights
- Pine forest and hill villages
- Views of Langtang, Jugal and Gaurishankar
- Dhulikhel's old Newar bazaar
How the day runs
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel
- 6:30 AM pickup and drive to Nagarkot.
- Walk via Rohini Bhanjyang and Kattike to Dhulikhel, with a lunch stop on the way.
- Drive back to Kathmandu (about 1.5 hours), arriving at about 4 PM.
Tour facts
- Walking
- About 4 to 5 hours
- Start
- 6:30 AM from your hotel
- Grade
- Moderate, with some climbs
What the price includes
Included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Kathmandu, Patan or Bhaktapur
- Private car to the trailhead and back
- A licensed, English-speaking hiking guide
- Drinking water
- Government taxes and our service charge
Not included
- Lunch and drinks
- Entrance or park fees on the route
- Tips for your guide and driver
Good to know
- Meeting point
- Your hotel lobby in Kathmandu
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. If you cancel later or don't show up, the tour price is not refunded.
- Tour code
- KCT-HIKE-02
Questions about this tour
How fit do I need to be?
If you can walk for three or four hours with a few uphill sections, you'll be fine. Your guide sets the pace to suit the slowest walker, so nobody gets left behind.
What should I bring?
Walking shoes with good grip, a light jacket, a sun hat, sunscreen and a small day pack. We'll bring the water.
What happens if it rains?
A little rain won't stop us, but in heavy monsoon rain we'll offer you another date or a shorter route.
Want to change something?
Every tour is private, so we can easily change the start time, add a stop or even join two tours into one day. Just tell us what you have in mind!
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