Overview
Some of the finest views of the High Himalayas can be seen right from the rim of the hills that ring the Kathmandu Valley. These high hills rise to an elevation of over 2800 meters which afford some breathtaking views. These places are easy to reach, enjoyable to trek and allows you to stay in your Three Star Hotel in Kathmandu for the evenings.
The Kathmandu Valley is steeped with an incredible culture dating back over 2000 years. The Valley is more than just the city of Kathmandu; there are all sorts of small villages, Buddhist monasteries, temples and people of different cultures. This tour will allow you the opportunity to interact with the various castes and cultures as well as to even participate in their local festivals.
This trip will focus on three areas: The UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Pharping area as well as Nagarjun, a part of Shivapuri National Park. The trails are fun to trek as well as offering some great walks through forests of pine and rhododendron.
Even if you are considering a longer trek deep in the mountains, taking this trek will not only get you in shape, but will help to orientate you on the incredible culture and scenery of Nepal. This is a good trek for beginners or those with families
Be sure to talk to your representative at Vertical Expedition about participating in this wonderfully short, but enlightening trek.
Itinerary
Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu where you will be greeted by a representative of Vertical Expedition and taken by private vehicle to your Three Star Hotel for the night. Enjoy welcome drinks as you relax at your hotel.
Today visit several of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Swayambhu (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath and Boudhanath. We will travel to each of these locations by private car with an English speaking guide. We will return to our hotel for the evening.
This day we start our hike as we head southeast of Kathmandu toward Pharping. This area is steeped in temples as well as Buddhist monasteries, and there are many important temples in this area. It is a gradual incline to the top of the ridge where we follow the trail to the temple at the high point of Champa Devi. We pass through wonderful pine forests as well as incredible overlooks of the high mountains. We return back to our Three Star Hotel for the evening.
This trip takes you just north of Thamel to a most wonderful hill that is part of Shivapuri National Park. Nagarjun is home of the Raniban (The Queen’s Forest). This is an old growth forest that reminds everyone that once the Kathmandu Valley was covered in such an incredible dense forest. We start our trek at the gate and walk upwards until we reach the top where there is not only a Buddhist monastery, but an observation tower where we will have some of the most incredible views of the various mountain ranges north of Kathmandu. We can see the snowcapped peaks of the Ganesh Himal with all five of its peaks as well as the Langtang Range. We will return to the gate past the old palace of the kings of Nepal as we return to our Three Star Hotel for the night.
We will take a private vehicle to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bhaktapur, touring its temples and Durbar Square. In the evening, we will return to our Three Star Hotel in Kathmandu for the evening and a farewell dinner with a cultural show.
All good things must come to an end, and this short trip is no exception. Your representative at Vertical Expedition will escort you by private vehicle to the airport to see you off to your next destination. Before leaving, why not discuss a return trip to Nepal to explore other parts of this great nation. Your representative at Vertical Expedition can put together all kinds of vacation packages for your next holiday.
Trip Information
- Three Star Hotels in Kathmandu on twin sharing basis
- All meals on the trek.
- Breakfast in Kathmandu
- All necessary paperwork and permits
- English Speaking Guide
- National Park entrance fees
- City sightseeing with private vehicle and a tour guide.
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites Entrance Fees
- Traditional Nepali Farewell Dinner with Cultural Show
- Airport Transfers
- All Nepali Government Taxes
- International Airfare to/from Kathmandu
- Nepal Visa Fee
- Travel insurance that covers emergency situations
- Tips and Gratuities
- Lunches and Dinners not mentioned above
- Any kind of alcoholic drinks, cold drinks or phone calls
- All personal expenses
- Expenses raised by the events beyond our control
- Cost raised by cancellation due to landslide, weather conditions, political instability, or illness will not be our responsibility as these factors are beyond our control.
Extras
FAQS
Where will you be staying during this trip?
All accommodations for the Champadevi & Nagarjun Trek are on a twin sharing basis with inclusive trip costs. The Three Star Hotels have been checked out personally by our staff and they offer a high degree of hygiene as well as high standard of service. When trekking, we will use local tea houses and lodges which usually offer unheated rooms and wooden beds with foam mattresses. Many of the tea houses have shared bathrooms and washing areas. If you are a solo traveler, we will share a room with someone else of the same sex of our group. If you would prefer a single room that is a possibility by paying an additional fee. However, please understand that with some of the remote places; a single room might not be possible, depending upon location and trek. Be sure to talk to your representative at Vertical Expedition about the single room option.
What are the meals during this trip?
During the trek, we can enjoy typical Nepali food as well as some different ethnic cuisine. Some places may even offer some international foods (Tibetan, Continental, Italian, Indian, etc.) ranging from pizza to finger chips (French Fries). Many places will offer a variety of soft and hard drinks and snacks. We will have lunch on the trail, ranging from a picnic lunch to local accommodations, depending upon the trekking area. A farewell dinner with cultural show and breakfast will be served when in Kathmandu.
