Drive to Kakani (1082 m), 23 km northwest of Kathmandu around 1 hour drive, is a less crowded an more pristine destination which provides excellent mountains view of Ganesh Himal, Langtang and the Annapurnas. Kakani 23 km north west of Kathamndu around 1 hour drive is a less crowed and more attractive destination which provides an excellent mountain view of Ganesh Himal,Langtang and the Annapurna Himalayas. This trek is ideal trek for those having very limited time and have very short holiday period. It offers a rich insight in to the lives, history, culture and religion together the lifestyles of different people living nearby the Kathmandu valley. For anyone wishing to truly get away from the distractions of urban life, it is a perfectdestination
Trip Highlights:
Breathtaking panoramic mountain views of Langtang, Ganesh Himal, & Jugal Himal range in the north & birds eye view of Kathmandu valley in the south, Plentiful encounters with the rural Valley rim dwellers, Experience Tamanag and Other different cultures, Best sunrise and sunset view from Nagarkot and Dhulikhel, Explore diversity of flora and fauna..
Facts of the Trek
Trek Name
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Kakani Shivapuri Trekking
Trek Duration
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09 Days
Best Season
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February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November are the best seasons. However, July & August are okay and trekking can be done but not so clear visibility due to rain.
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Trekking Map
Trekking Itenieary
Days 1:
Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel
Days 2:
Sight-seeing of Kathmandu: Leave for full day sightseeing in Kathmandu valley includes the Hindu temple complex at Pashupatinath (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) & the biggest Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Also visit Monkey Temple the Swyambhunath (2000 years old temple) and visit Patan city of fine arts. Back to hotel and stay.
Days 3:
Kathmandu-Kakani- Aledanda: Drive to Kakani, 1982 m. above the seal level, 29 km. North West from Kathmandu . It is famous place for the magnificent views of the valleys and panorama of the Himalaya . Then walk to Aaledanda along the ridge in the National park area.
Days 4:
Aalendanda – Shivapuri: Aalendanda to shivapuri is very very good walking through the forest and along the ridge with spectacular views of Annapurna,Manaslu,Ganesh himal,Langtang and Jugal Himal.Camp at Shivapuri( 2732m) Which offers outstanding views of the Himalaya from the campsite on the flat, grassy summit.
Days 5:
Shivapuri Chisopani: Walk up early in the morning to see the sunrise over the white- Mountains . Breakfast served about 7:00 am after breakfast, starts our treks to Chisopani (2194m). It takes 4 hours. Walk along the ridge between the Shivapuri watershed forest and the panoramic attraction of the Himalaya and overnight in Chisopani.
Days 6:
Chisopani- Nagarkot: Walk between the village and forest, continue our journey to Nagarkot 2775m above the sea- level. This spot provides an excellent view of the sunset and Mount Everest can be seen on a clear day. Overnight stay in a Nagarkot.
Days 7:
Nagarkot – Dhulikhel: We will awake early to watch the spectacular dawn. The first rays of the sun firing the peaks a lightest red slowly lighting up the Himalayas from Kanchenjunga and Everest in the far East of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in the West.Work down to Dhulikhel.,
Days 8:
Dhulikhel – Kathmandu we’ll drive back to Kathmandu . Overnight in Kathmandu and join a cultural dinner
Days 9:
Final Departure transfer to airport.
If above itinerary couldn’t meet your needs, we can design a tailor-made itinerary to suit your needs. Please let us know whether you would like to make it shorter or longer.
Private Trip Departure everyday upon your request. But if you would like to join one of our Groups please see below our fixed group departure dates as per your requirement.
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