Nepal is celebrated for its natural beauty and the greatest trekking and mountaineering adventures, drawing adventurers and mountaineers from all over the world. While there are numerous excellent trekking places/spots in Nepal that offer people a fantastic adventure and a taste of the various natural beauties that Nepal has to offer, some adventure seekers may miss out or be unable to enjoy this enormous journey due to time constraints and capabilities. While the top trekking spot offers the beauty of Nepal’s majestic peaks, vast forests, pleasant climate, and picturesque scenery, as well as cultural and historical experiences, Nepal also offers beautiful hiking spots that are not only accessible but also provide a close experience to trekking spots in Nepal.
Champadevi Hiking
Champadevi, located southeast of Kathmandu, is a popular adventure destination with natural beauty and the sacred Champadevi shrine. Hikers will come across lush woods, beautiful mountains and mountainous terrain, and panoramic views of Kathmandu Valley.
Location: Southeast Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Khahare – Champadevi Temple
Hiking Duration: 3 – 5 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 2,200 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Kathmandu Outskirts, Bosan Danda, Pulchowki & Chandragiri Hills and Champadevi Temple
Mountains Visible: Ganesh, Langtang, and Gauri Shankar ranges
Chandragiri Hiking
Chandragiri, situated in Kathmandu’s southwestern region, offers hikers less difficult terrain and easy hiking accessibility, as well as beautiful scenery of lush green subtropical forest with epic mountain range scenery and beautiful natural beauty that blends with the panoramic view of Kathmandu valley. It also offers cable car services for people who wish to appreciate the natural beauty and sacred shrine of Chandragiri without having to hike for hours. The hike’s final destination, the Chandragiri Temple, and the surrounding gardens offer a tranquil atmosphere for spiritual reflection.
Location: Southwest Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Matatirtha – Chandragiri Temple
Hiking Duration: 4 – 6 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 2,700 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Kathmandu Outskirts, Chhap Bhanjyang, Viewpoint Gardens, and Chandragiri Temple
Mountains Visible: Mt. Api, Saipal, Everest, Makalu, Kanchenjunga, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa and Gaurishankar mountains range
Nagarjuna Hiking
Nagarjuna is a town in Nepal named after the revered sage Nagarjuna. It resides north-west of Kathmandu. This tour leads you through a deep forest known for its biodiversity, which is covered in rhododendron, pine, fir, ferns, chestnut, and other species. The trip offers adventure seekers stunning views of Kathmandu valley with dense forest covered hills vista that offers hikers peace and solitude.
Location: Southwest Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Nagarjun Forest Entrance – Nagarjun (Jamacho)
Hiking Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 2,100 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Nagarjun Forest, Summer Royal place, Buddha Stupa, Ancient Caves, and Jamacho Viewpoint
Bhasmasur Danda/Hill Hiking
Bhasmasur Danda/Hill, nestled southeast of Kathmandu, is a famous trekking destination near Champadevi. This trip may also be done through the Champadevi hiking trail, which offers breathtaking views of the Himalayan peaks and the Kathmandu Valley. The ascent is more challenging and needs hikers to walk/hike for a longer distance than the other hiking sites on our list, but it offers hikers jungle/forest treks and a calm setting while affording panoramic views of Kathmandu valley and mountain ranges.
Location: Southeast Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Khahare – Bhasmasur Danda / Machhegaun – Bhasmasur Danda
Hiking Duration: 6 – 7 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 2,500 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Kathmandu Outskirts, Bosan Danda, Pulchowki & Chandragiri Hills and Champadevi Temple, and Bhasmasur Danda
Mountains Visible: Ganesh, Langtang, and Gauri Shankar ranges
Pilot Baba Ashram Hiking
Pilot Baba is the name of a guru who quit his job as a pilot to find genuine peace after experiencing the effects of war and human struggle. An ashram is a sanctuary or sacred spot, and Pilot Baba’s ashram is located in Kathmandu’s southwestern area, on a lovely hill with vast views of the Kathmandu Valley. The trek to the top of the hill is rewarded with a spectacular view of nature. It is bordered by babbling brooks and shrub-like plants such as needle-wood, Rhododendron, and Sal trees. The majority of the trip is thickly wooded, with a magnificent view of terrace farming.
Location: Southwest Kathmandu / South Bhaktapur
Hiking Route: Doleshwor Mahadev Bus Stop – Pilot Baba Ashram
Hiking Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 1,750 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Pilot Baba Ashram, Ghyampe Dada, Panoramic View of Kathmandu Valley (Kathmandu, Bhaktapur & Lalitpur) and Somnath Temple
Boson Danda Hiking
Boson Danda, located in Kathmandu’s south-western area, is the shortest hiking site on this list, yet it rewards hikers with satisfying natural beauty views. Hikers may experience spectacular views of mountain ranges and the Kathmandu valley surroundings without having to trek for hours to appreciate the natural beauty and tranquil environment. This short trip to the summit of Bason Danda gives spectacular views of Langtang Mountain and takes hikers through the famed Taudaha Lake, historic towns, and woodland paths. The trail leads to Lanagol and then up to Bosan Danda.
Location: Southwest Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Taudaha – Bosan Danda
Hiking Duration: 1 – 2 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 1,600 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Taudaha, White House View Point Resort, and Bosan Danda
Mountains Visible: Gauri Shankar, Langtang, Ganesh Himal, Manaslu, and Annapurna Ranges
Ranikot Hiking
Ranikot Hike, located in Kathmandu’s south-west region or the southern portion of Bhaktapur, offers hikers a beautiful view of terraced farming, a taste of Nepali culture/Newari culture with its traditional culinary specialties, and a breathtaking perspective of the Kathmandu valley and mountain ranges. Hikers can combine this climb with the Pilot Baba Ashram hike on this list to observe the tranquil natural surroundings and traditional lifestyle of Nepali villages.
Location: Southwest Kathmandu / South Bhaktapur
Hiking Route: Suryabinayak – Ranikot
Hiking Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 1,900 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Suryabinayak Forest, Ranikot, Pilot Baba Ashram, Gyampe Danda, Panauti and Panoramic View of Kathmandu Valley & Mountain Ranges
Mountains Visible: Langtang, Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Gauri Shankar and Dorje Lakpa
Bethanchowk Narayansthan Hiking
The Bethanchowk Narayanthan Hike, located in Kathmandu’s southwestern region or Lalitpur, takes hikers to the ancient Bethanchowk Naraynsthan Temple, a sacred Vishnu temple lying at the summit of a hill with a lush tranquil forest and the soothing sound of running water or stream on the way up. The hike provides trekkers with stunning natural scenery of hilly ranges backed by mountain ranges with lush forest and a quiet atmosphere, giving them a taste of Nepal’s natural beauty.
Location: Southwest Kathmandu / Lalitpur
Hiking Route: Dhungkharka – Bethanchowk, Narayansthan
Hiking Duration: 5 – 6 hours
Maximum Elevation: About 3,000 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Cave, Naraynsthan Temple, and Dhungkharka Village
Sundraijal / Bagdwar Hiking
Sundarijal is a picturesque village in Kathmandu’s north-eastern area. This walk begins at Sundarijal, where a stunning waterfall and a water reservoir await tourists. The path then climbs through thick forests to the Sundarimai Temple, providing stunning views of the waterfall and river as well as the old Sundarimai Temple. Hikers can then go to Bagdwar via the Sundarijal higher dam and reach the legendary Bagmati river source Bagdwar via Shivapuri National Park. Hikers can then descend to Nagi gumba, which leads to Budhanilkantha, the Shivapuri National Park gate.
Location: Northeast Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Sundarijal – Sundarimai / Sundarijal – Bagdwar
Hiking Duration: 2 – 3 hours (Sundarimai) / 5 – 7 hours (Bagdhwar)
Maximum Elevation: About 2,800 m
Beautiful Viewpoints: Shivapuri National Park, Bagmati River & Waterfalls, Sundarimai Temple, Nagi Gumba & Bagdhwar
Bishnudwar Hiking
Bishnudwar, in Kathmandu’s north-east area, provides hikers with a tranquil and enjoyable stroll through an epic deep forest trail with an excellent perspective of the Kathmandu Valley. The climb is rich in waterfalls and river sounds, offering hikers with a respite from Kathmandu’s rush and bustle. Hikers can also continue their journey to Jamchen Stupa, a tranquil holy stupa at the summit of the hill.
Location: Northeast Kathmandu
Hiking Route: Shivapurin National Park Gate, Buddhanilkantha – Bishnudwar
Hiking Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Beautiful Viewpoints: Shivapuri National Park, Bishnumati River & Waterfalls, Jamchen Stupa and Bishnudwar Waterfall
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