Kathmandu Valley Rim Trek

You may arrive at Kathmandu at any time. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by one of our airport representatives. He will escort you to your Hotel. There are no planned activities for the day, so you may check into the Hotel and relax. Overnights stay at the Hotel.

You will begin with a drive from Kathmandu to Sundarijal, situated about 17 kilometers away from the city. The ride can get a little bumpy and dusty as you drive upon the unpaved roads as you cross Boudha. The road ends, and the trail starts as you reach Naya Pati Bus Stop. From there, you will continue to Sundarijal, gradually climbing uphill and passing by small houses and huts occupied by village people. Ahead, the terrain is dotted with big boulders with small thin waterfalls splitting the image of the rocks into two. Finally, you will reach the Sundarijal reservoir to purchase your permits for the National Park. From there, the trekking trail meanders through thatch-roof huts of the Tamang and Newar people towards Mulkharka. You can take a rest here and recuperate for a while. From there, the trail transitions into a single narrow track covered by dense forest canopies. This section of the trail is quite peaceful, and it will lead you to Burlang Bhanjyang, from where you can enjoy amazing views of peaks like the Langtang Himal, the Dorje Lakpa, and Mount Gaurishankar, among many others. From Burlang Bhanjyang, it is a steady descent to Chisapani. Overnights stay at Chisapani.

Today's trek starts at Chisapani, from where you will head southeast, following a steep downhill trail. You can encounter a variety of birds and flowers along the trip, making the trip quite beautiful. Walking for about 2.9 kilometers, you will reach Nagamati Dhaap, a small serene lake. From here, the hike becomes quite demanding, with the trail gaining an elevation of about 515 meters. The trail opens out into the lush forests of the National Park as you pass Nagamati Dhaap, with the trail sprucing towards Jhule View Point (2,227m). After leaving Jhule, you will reach a fork in the trail, descending towards Lapsephedi. The Jarsing Pauwa village lies a few miles ahead. From Jarsing Pauwa Bus Stand, you will head south along the single track, enjoying the views of the lush green terraced field as you finally reach Kartike Bhanjyang. From here, you can see the beautiful hills of Nagarkot rising above the valley like a giant green carpet. Following the trail, you will ascend along a steep path to Nagarkot. Overnights stay at Nagarkot.

Today, you will wake up early in the morning for a gorgeous sunrise view amidst the mountains from the Nagarkot View Tower. The view of the sunrise changing the color of the Himalayas is quite remarkable. After that magnificent sight, you will then begin your tranquil trek towards Dhulikhel, trudging through the valley woodlands and taking in the views of the terraced farms and mustard pastures. The trek also offers distant views of the Himalayas that shadow over the valley in a beautiful cerulean tincture. Passing through various ethnic villages and small settlements, you will finally reach Dhulikhel. The trek there is also filled with the sound of hill birds and small waterfalls that dot the terrain, falling from cliff sides and boulders. Overnights stay at Dhulikhel.

This is the last day of the trek. You will be escorted back to the airport for your departure.