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"Your gateway to paradise"
Nepal Wonders Treks & Expedition P. Ltd provides a package for sporty people who want to enjoy the views of the Kathmandu Valley with a small adventure, there are several places favorable for hiking and mountain biking on and around the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Good bikes ranging from one to 18 speed and Thailand to American can be rented from many shops around town. Some of the popular trails are as follows:
BALAJU - KAKANI
Head off towards Kakani off the bifurcation at Balaju. It is a moderate ascent to this hill resort 23 km northwest of Kathmandu. The entire trips offer a magnificent view of the valley along with the fresh and serene atmosphere of the hills. The route passes through forests, waterfalls, and meadows. There are several restaurants on the way if you feel like resting or munching on some snacks.
BHAKTAPUR - DHULIKHEL
If you are looking for a peaceful ride, the road leading from Bhaktapur to Dhulikhel, a hill resort 32 km east of Kathmandu, is simply terrific. The highway hardly sees any traffic and the view offer is magnificent. Dhulikhel can also be approached from Banepa, 4 km east of Dhulikhel can also be approached from Banepa, 4 km east of Dhulikhel, and Nala, 4 km northwest of Banepa. Further hiking to Panauti, three hours south of Dhulikhel, is possible.
BHAKTAPUR - CHANGU NARAYAN
Walking north from Bhaktapur, turn left from the road leading to Nagarkot to reach Changu Narayan. The six-hour walk is an easy one with panoramic views of the mountains, fields and the Manohara river. There is also a small village on the eastern side of the temple. A hike to Nagarkot from Changu Narayan takes five hours and is more adventurous.
SANKHU - NAGARKOT
Starting off towards the east from Sankhu, it takes around three-four hours to hike to Nagarkot, a hill resort 32 km east of Kathmandu. The road passes through terraced fields and strutted houses. This route is fun for mountain biking too. On your way to Kathmandu, returning from Nagarkot, you can take a different route leading towards Banepa, passing through Nala, which takes around five to six hours.
CHAMPA DEVI
Champa Devi hill (also known as Dhinacho) is one of the four major pilgrimage peaks on the valley rim. Situated to the southwest of Kathmandu, the 2,247-m summit contains a shrine of a goddess Champa Devi and a Buddhist stupa. A popular way up is from Haatiban on the road to Dakshinkali. The trail takes two-three hours and begins next to the Haatiban Resort car park. The first stretch is a pleasant hike through pine forests filled with birds. Great views of Pharping to the left and Kirtipur and Taudaha Lake to the right. The final approach is a very steep climb over rock outcroppings. For the return, you can avoid using the same route by continuing west along the ridge and climbing down the northern slope to Naikap on the highway to Thankot.
HIKING TO TIKA BHAIRAV
Located 24 km south of Kathmandu is the peaceful village of Tika Bhairav. Several places can be reached on foot from here. The hike to the ruined fort of Kot Danda follows the trail up to Tinpane Bhanjyang Pass (2,011 m) then to the summit of Moyle Danda and on to Kot Danda down the ridge. The entire trip offers magnificent views of the Himalayan range. Another hike leads to Gupteswar Mahadev walking along the southern bank of the Bhardev stream. The trail passes through Chhetri, Newar and Tamang settlements.
AROUND KIRTIPUR
Kirtipur is situated 6 km southwest of Kathmandu and can be reached in half an hour on a bike. On reaching the main bazaar, head north uphill to the Bagh Bhairav temple which has an interesting tale. Bike further uphill to reach the Shiva Parvati temple from where you can have a splendid view of the Kathmandu Valley. Return to the bazaar and take the road leading southwest and then follow a dirt road to the Adinath Lokeswar temple.
#hikingandbiking
"Your gateway to paradise"
Nepal Wonders Treks & Expedition P. Ltd provides a package for sporty people who want to enjoy the views of the Kathmandu Valley with a small adventure, there are several places favorable for hiking and mountain biking on and around the rim of the Kathmandu Valley. Good bikes ranging from one to 18 speed and Thailand to American can be rented from many shops around town. Some of the popular trails are as follows:
BALAJU - KAKANI
Head off towards Kakani off the bifurcation at Balaju. It is a moderate ascent to this hill resort 23 km northwest of Kathmandu. The entire trips offer a magnificent view of the valley along with the fresh and serene atmosphere of the hills. The route passes through forests, waterfalls, and meadows. There are several restaurants on the way if you feel like resting or munching on some snacks.
BHAKTAPUR - DHULIKHEL
If you are looking for a peaceful ride, the road leading from Bhaktapur to Dhulikhel, a hill resort 32 km east of Kathmandu, is simply terrific. The highway hardly sees any traffic and the view offer is magnificent. Dhulikhel can also be approached from Banepa, 4 km east of Dhulikhel can also be approached from Banepa, 4 km east of Dhulikhel, and Nala, 4 km northwest of Banepa. Further hiking to Panauti, three hours south of Dhulikhel, is possible.
BHAKTAPUR - CHANGU NARAYAN
Walking north from Bhaktapur, turn left from the road leading to Nagarkot to reach Changu Narayan. The six-hour walk is an easy one with panoramic views of the mountains, fields and the Manohara river. There is also a small village on the eastern side of the temple. A hike to Nagarkot from Changu Narayan takes five hours and is more adventurous.
SANKHU - NAGARKOT
Starting off towards the east from Sankhu, it takes around three-four hours to hike to Nagarkot, a hill resort 32 km east of Kathmandu. The road passes through terraced fields and strutted houses. This route is fun for mountain biking too. On your way to Kathmandu, returning from Nagarkot, you can take a different route leading towards Banepa, passing through Nala, which takes around five to six hours.
CHAMPA DEVI
Champa Devi hill (also known as Dhinacho) is one of the four major pilgrimage peaks on the valley rim. Situated to the southwest of Kathmandu, the 2,247-m summit contains a shrine of a goddess Champa Devi and a Buddhist stupa. A popular way up is from Haatiban on the road to Dakshinkali. The trail takes two-three hours and begins next to the Haatiban Resort car park. The first stretch is a pleasant hike through pine forests filled with birds. Great views of Pharping to the left and Kirtipur and Taudaha Lake to the right. The final approach is a very steep climb over rock outcroppings. For the return, you can avoid using the same route by continuing west along the ridge and climbing down the northern slope to Naikap on the highway to Thankot.
HIKING TO TIKA BHAIRAV
Located 24 km south of Kathmandu is the peaceful village of Tika Bhairav. Several places can be reached on foot from here. The hike to the ruined fort of Kot Danda follows the trail up to Tinpane Bhanjyang Pass (2,011 m) then to the summit of Moyle Danda and on to Kot Danda down the ridge. The entire trip offers magnificent views of the Himalayan range. Another hike leads to Gupteswar Mahadev walking along the southern bank of the Bhardev stream. The trail passes through Chhetri, Newar and Tamang settlements.
AROUND KIRTIPUR
Kirtipur is situated 6 km southwest of Kathmandu and can be reached in half an hour on a bike. On reaching the main bazaar, head north uphill to the Bagh Bhairav temple which has an interesting tale. Bike further uphill to reach the Shiva Parvati temple from where you can have a splendid view of the Kathmandu Valley. Return to the bazaar and take the road leading southwest and then follow a dirt road to the Adinath Lokeswar temple.
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