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The political, commercial and cultural hub of Nepal is the first stop for the majority of visitors to the country. Once a separate kingdom in itself, it contains three fabled cities - Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur. Out of ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites, seven cultural heritage sites are in Kathmandu Valley.
The history of the Valley begins with the Buddhist saint Manjushree who slashed a passage through the surrounding hills to drain out the primordial waters and make it inhabitable. Over the centuries, a refined urban civilization emerged, built on a unique synthesis of Hinduism and Buddhism.
Dynasties came and went. Trade and the arts flourished. Its deeply religious Newar inhabitants built fabulous cities and artistic temples that attracted devout pilgrims as well as rampaging invaders. In the late 18th century, following the founding of modern Nepal within more or less the present boundaries, Kathmandu was made the capital. Kathmandu, the largest city in Nepal is situated at an altitude of 1,350m. For over forty years, Nepal has been an extremely fascinating destination for travelers, scholars, and researchers. For those interested in culture, the Kathmandu valley, is endowed with seven World Heritage sites. This valley was divided into three kingdoms less than a century ago. It now contains countless architectural monuments, and vestiges of varied cultural and religious traditions. |
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- Kathmandu Valley Vista
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Kathmandu Valley Vista
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4 Days
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Kathmandu
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$ 180.00
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This trek takes you along the rims of the Kathmandu Valley with panoramic views of Himalayas extending far off into the distance. The trek gives you an idea of typical Nepali countryside life & their ethnic culture, and will be best suited for those who are traveling with children, and those who have not got enough time for longer treks 
Day 01
A 40 minute drive takes us to Sundarijal, then trek to Chisapani which is about 4 hours trek from Sundarijal. Over night at Guest house.
Day 02
We start the day with early breakfast, after having breakfast we will trek through Tamang village towards Nagarkot, the best vantage point for Himalayan Panorama, Sunrise and sunset.
Day 03
The day starts with gentle walk through the jungle of Nagarkot. We trek through several settlements of Bhramins and Tamang. The walk then drops down to Banepa from where we climb about 30 minutes to another fascinating hilltop of Dhulikhel.
Day 04
Today is we will walk up and down hill through several local villages. We climb all the way up to get to Namobuddha where we have lunch and drop all the way down to Panauti from where we will drive back to Kathmandu. |
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- Kathmandu Valley Rim
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Kathmandu Valley Rim
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3 Days
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Kathmandu
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$ 140.00
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Day 01
Kathmandu Valley Rim walk starts from historic town of Panauti. We walk towards Dhulikhel passing Namobuddha, where we have lunch. Dhulikhel is famous for its panoramic mountain view with sunrise and sunset. 
Day 02
The day starts with gentle walk towards the city of Banepa from where our adventure starts walking through rough roads and climbing some hills towards Nagarkot another vantage point for Himalayan Panorama, sunrise and sunset.
Day 03
The day starts with early breakfast. Today is an easy day mostly downhill walks through several Newar towns to finish our hike at Sankhu, ancient Newar town of Kathmandu from Sankhu we will drive back to Kathmandu. |
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- One Day Hike
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Kathmandu Hike
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1 Day
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Kathmandu
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$ 60.00
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A trip to the Newar villages in the southwestern settlements of Kathmandu valley. The day start with a short drive to explore the historic town of Kirtipur, we hike through beautiful cultivated countryside and scattered settlements.  We cross the Bagmati River close to where it drains the entire Kathmandu valley, on a suspension footbridge to arrive at the medieval Newar sister towns of Khokana and Bungamati. Khokana is renowned for its mustard oil presses and Bungamati has traditionally been a wood carver's town. After a picnic lunch, we climb onto the ridgeline and continue through Brahmin and Chhetri villages and cultivation to Chapagaon. From here we drive back to Kathmandu, arriving early evening. For many, it's the most insightful day of their stay in Nepal. |
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