Kathmandu Valley Ridge Trek is a small short 4-day hike in the ridges of Kathmandu valley. The Kathmandu Ridge hike includes hike from Kathmandu-Chisapani-Nagarkot-Dhulikhel-Kathmandu and the trek is best way to have the trekking experience near Kathmandu.
The Kathmandu Valley Ridge Trek starts with a short drive to Sundarijal. You then trek to Chisapani that takes about 5 hours. The trek route from Sundarijal to Chisapani falls in Shivapuri-Nagarjun National park and the Shivapuri National park is the youngest National park of Nepal. You have first overnight at Chisapani of this Ridge hike.
Kathmandu Ridge hike goes to Nagarkot after an overnight at Chisapani. It takes about 6 hours to reach Nagarkot from Chisapani through forests, villages and settlements. The hike is best way to view the Nepali village along the trails. You see great views of the Himalayas from the trails and have great sunset view from the Nagarkot. You have sunrise views in the next morning from Nagarkot then you start the trek to Dhulikhel, another beautiful town of Nepal.
The Kathmandu Ridge Trek goes further to Namobuddha from Dhulikhel. After a night stay in Dhulikhel, you either can drive back to Kathmandu or you will continue trek to Namobuddha. Visit the monastery in Namobuddha and take drive back to Kathmandu do end the short 4-day Kathmandu ridge trek in Nepal.
Kathmandu Valley Ridge Trek Highlights
- Hike Chisapani, Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
- Sunset and Sunrise view from Nagarkot and Dhulikhel!
- View of the excellent Himalayas and the valleys!
