Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike Print Itinerary


Trip Highlights


  • Appealing Sunrise and Sunset
  • Hike through small villages and forests and terraces
  • Great views of the Himalayan landscapes along the way
  • Encounter with local people and their lifestyles
  • Fully personalized and guided trek

Overview


Explore Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, premier tourist hotspots near Kathmandu Valley, offering breathtaking mountain views at approximately 2100 meters above sea level. Nagarkot, the favored choice for a close-up Himalayan experience, and Dhulikhel, known for Himalayan vistas, temples, culture, and traditions, captivate visitors. The Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike, a beloved and rewarding trek, unveils small villages, pine forests, and stunning Himalayan backdrops. Ideal for multi-day trekkers, this trail is integral to the Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trek spanning 4 days.

Itineraries


Day 01: Morning Drive to Nagarkot, Sunrise and Hike Dhulikhel

  • Your one day trip starts early in the morning with sunrise if you are staying in Nagarkot. Otherwise, we drive to Nagarkot early in the morning from Kathmandu to start the hike. An hour and a half drive takes you to the Nagarkot from where we begin our Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Dike.
  • The total distance of this hike about 16 Kilometers through short uphill and downhill from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. This hike is considered a moderate hike. The duration of the Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike is about Five to Six hours. The trail goes uphill for about half an hour through pine forests with amazing views of the Himalaya range to the north and aerial view of beautiful villages, terraces on the bottom of the hill, and also the view of the Kathmandu valley to the south-west side.
  • Your day hike ends at Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is our last station where you will visit temples and a local bazaar in Dhulikhel before we drive back to Kathmandu.
  • Alternatively, if you want to shorten your day hike for about an hour, you can end your trek at Nala or Banepa; and then drive back to Kathmandu.
  • Lunch can be served en-route or in Dhulikhel. If you leave early from Nagarkot, we can order lunch in Dhulikhel or have a simple lunch en-route at one of the local restaurants.

What's Included


  • Private Transportation
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Monument entry fees as per itinerary
  • Mineral water during the tour
  • Lunch during the hike
  • All service fees and taxes

What's Excluded


  • Breakfast and Dinner
  • Accommodation in Nagarkot or Dhulikhel (if required)
  • Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, Telephone calls, and laundry
  • Personal expenses, Tips, etc
  • Travel, Medical insurance, and first aid kit
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