Destination Kathmandu

Trip Difficulty Easy Trip

Duration 6 Days

Activities Trekking

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse Lodge

Max altitude 2300 m

Group Size 1-13 Pax

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

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Highlights of Trek in Kathmandu 6 days

Experience the culture, landscapes and lifestyle around Kathmandu valley.
Short and easy low altitude trekking
Trekking for all not far from Kathmandu
Get everything to experience trekking in Nepal.

Overview of Trek in Kathmandu 6 days

6 days trek in Kathmandu to Chisapani, Nagarkot, Balthali, Panauti and Dhulikhel is a beautiful trek in Nepal. The trek is famous for spectacular scenery, the Sunrise and Sunset view over the Himalayas: Annapurna, Everest, Manaslu, Langtang, Ganesh Himal and Gauri Shaker. The trek begins from Sundarijal to taste a real trekking experience in Nepal if you have a week time. Spring, Autumn and Winter are the best and suitable for beginners to seniors and adults.

Trek in Kathmandu 6 days is a famous hiking trail in Nepal. We find many trekking routes in Kathmandu valley alone. The trek traverses a variety of terrain, exploring rich cultural and natural diversity. You will also get an amazing view of Annapurna, Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Dorje Lakpa, Gauri Shankar, and Mount Everest.

Best Time to Trek in Kathmandu 6 days

The 6 days trekking around Kathmandu is suitable for all age group hikers like children with family to seniors. No previous hiking experience is necessary and also you don’t need to be a super fit. Spring, Autumn and Winter are the best seasons, although trekking is also possible all year around.

The trek starts from Sundarijal after a short drive from Kathmandu and you will then trek to Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel, Namobuddha, Balthali and Panauti. You will enjoy different species of flora and fauna with rural Nepali life along the trail. The trek is not only culturally and naturally beautiful, but also warm hospitality of local villagers makes so famous Kathmandu valley rim trek. So, we will pick up and drop off to your hotel before and after the trip.

Kathmandu 6 days trek is much easier. We trek along the terraces farmlands, beautiful forests and small Tamang villages. The spectacular Sunrise view over the Himalayas is a special features of the trek. The best short trek in Nepal to explore beauty of Kathmandu valley in a short time.

Detail Itinerary of Trek in Kathmandu 6 days

Day 01: Kathmandu to Chisapani(2300m, 12km, 5-6 hours)

Drive to Sundarijal by private car and trek for 5 hours to Chisapani. Along the way, you will come to the village of Mulkharka, home to the traditional Tamang people. Descend the mountain trails to Chisapani offer a great view of the Himalayas of Annapurna, Langtang, Ganesh Himal and other mountains.

Day 02: Chisapani to Nagarkot(2,100 m, 18km, 6-7 hours trek)

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy the great view of snow capped mountians, brekfast and trek start to Chauki Bhanjyang mostly walk in the National Park forest, and trek along road to Nagarkot, where on a clear day you can see the Himalayas stretching from Dhaulagiri in the west all the way past Everest to Kanchenjunga in the east.

Day 03: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel( 1900m, 12km, 6-7 hours)

Early morning wake up for the panoramic view of landscapes, mountain views and magnificent sunrise from Nagarkot. Then return back to hotel and have a delicious hot breakfast then start trekking through the pine forest downhill enjoying the landscapes. Afterwards, walk through paddy fields and small villages which offer you some knowledge about the people and their life style. Approximate walk of five to six hours will lead you to Dhulikhel, the Newar town of Dhulikhel offers a traditional atmosphere along with spectacular views of the Himalayan range.

Day 04: Dhulikhel to Namo Buddha( 1800m, 10km, 5-6 hours)

After breakfast drive towards the Namo Buddha, a beautiful location which is sacred to Buddhists, Especially to the local Tamang population. It takes about three hours to reach there from Dhulikhel. There is an amazing legend related to the Buddha, which is commemorated by an ancient stone slab and a stupa with all-seeing eyes of Lord Buddha. Explore an incredible Himalayas views and a quickly architectural style making it a lovely place to relax and soak up being in the Himalayas.

Day 05: Namobuddha to Balthali(2000m, 9km, 4 hours trek)

Leavnig behind Namo Buddha, today you will continue on through fields and orchards to the quite village of Balthali, having a picnic lunch along the way. Here you again have amazing views to the mountains and can enjoy the charm of village life. Following the trail is on a dirt road, passing beautiful small villages, terraced fields with the amazing views off to the distance in the north, you will reach Balthali. Overnight in hotel of Balthali.

Day 06: Balthali to Kathmandu

Get up early morning to see beautiful sunrise view, then enjoy delicious hot breakfast. Today is the last day of your trek. Gradually walking downhill towards khopasi crossing a suspension bridge over a Koshi River, you will reach Khopasi. After exploring the surroundings of Khopasi, drive back to Kathmandu. The trip ends here.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Full fledged Cost

Airport transfer – hotel/airport/hotel
Twin sharing standard hotel accommodation with breakfast in Kathmandu before and after trek we can book only on your request.

Elementary Cost

Road transfer cost -from trekking start to end point to Kathmandu-Sundarijal-Khopasi-Kathmandu.
Basic twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
3 times meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner during the trek.
English Speaking guide and all his expenses during the trek like his transfer, insurance, salary, meals and accommodation.
All Trekking permit local government taxes and TIMS card.
All government taxes, vat, company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu.
Sightseeing entrance fee in Kathmandu Valley
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for rescue and other medication.
Nepal visa fee
All kind of hot and cold drinks – coke, fanta, beer, whisky, bottle of water, hot water, tea, coffee etc.
All personal trekking equipment like down jacket and sleeping bag etc.
Porter to carry your backpack/luggage.
Tips for guide and porter
Personal expenses like wifi, hot shower, telephone, battery charge fee.
Upgraded lodge accommodation like room with private toilet and bathroom during the trek.
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - Trek in Kathmandu 6 days

Kathmandu Trek Accommodation

Kathmandu Trek accommodation provide in two/three Star standard hotel service during this trekking. Rooms are typically available on sharing based with attached bathrooms. Trek, the lodges/ hotel usually have available the hot shower and cold water .

Kathmnadu Trek Meals/Food

Trekkers can choose a meal/food from the menus at the guest house/ hotel . Typical meals on Chisapani trek includes omelets, toast, boiled eggs, noodle soup, fried rice, macaroni, mo mo, vegetarian curries, pizza or chow mien. The traditional Nepali Dal Bhat which consists of rice, lentils, and a vegetable is all you can eat and always a good choice. If you are non-vegetarian we will provides us meat items during trek and we suggest trekkers stick with vegetarian options.

There is not a problem for vegetarian food and in fact we recommend that everyone stick with a vegetarian diet on the trek as the local meat is not refrigerated properly. If you have special dietary requirements just let us know and we will make sure to assist with the proper menu.

Kathmandu Trek Weather/Temperature

Weather/Temperature in Summer Kathmandu trek in June, July, and August have the hottest temperature.The temperature in the daytime in Kathmandu is between 20 to 32 degree centigrade. The maximum temperature is found in the month of June and July. The nighttime temperatures in Kathmandu during the summer is high too. The lowest that the temperature gets in the night time is 10 degree centigrade and a maximum of 20 degrees. The temperature in the months of June and July are pretty similar.

Weather/Temperature in Autumn Kathmandu Trek lasts from the end of September to the November. This is the part of the year when the cold starts to set in the Kathmandu. The maximum daytime temperature starts to go down from 20 degrees in September and falls to 12 degrees in November. The sun will not be as warm as that in the summers, but that is expected. In September the average nighttime temperature is almost 10 degrees. This starts to fall down and reach in between 5 to 10 degrees in November.

Weather/Temperature in Winter Kathmandu Trek in December, January and February.The coldest of all the months throughout the year, winter at Kathmandu is severely cold and poses challenges to the interested people. The average temperature during the daytime in the Kathmandu winters is 15 degree centigrade. There is not a lot of difference in the temperature in December, January as well as February. All three months are equally cold. Nighttime is when the temperature falls down drastically. The nighttime temperatures around 5 degrees but it can go as low as -2 degrees.

Weather/Temperature in Spring March/April/ May a perfect time to enjoy Kathmandu. The daytime temperature in March is around 15 degrees. This temperature goes up to 15-20 degrees in the month of April and peaks to almost 20-25 degrees in May. Devoid of biting cold and hot and wet summers, this is a glorious time for all Kathmandu lovers.The lowest that nighttime temperatures get in around 5 degree on March. This increases to 15-25 degrees in April and 20-25 in May.

Kathmandu Trek Equipment

Proper preparation and equipment will give you a great trekking experience. It is also possible to buy/rent trekking gear at affordable price in Kathmandu and Pokhara Nepal. Below is the recommended trekking equipment list for comfortable trek.
Day trek pack
Extra layers, gloves, wind breaker and poncho
Sunscreen
Lip Balm with Sunscreen
Broad brimmed hat or bandana (for sun protection)
Iodine Water Tablets (personal preference)
Water Bottles or Camel Back
Sunglasses
Headlamp with extra batteries
Favorite Snacks
Waterproof bags to protect electronics or paperwork
Camera with extra batteries and memory cards
Umbrella (works great in a light rain or to protect from the sun)
Duct tape or moleskin for blisters
Toilet Paper
Trekking Poles (optional)
Thermos (optional for hot beverages)
Head/Hands
Wide brimmed hat
Wool hat (Should cover ears)/Balaclava
Lightweight Gloves
Insulated Wool/Down Mittens
Gaiters (optional)
Body/Leg/Bag
Moisture wicking long sleeve T-shirts (2)
Moisture wicking T-shirts (1)
Long underwear pants (2)
Underwear (5 to 7)
Heavy Fleece/Down Jacket
Long sleeve shirts (2)
Sweatshirt (optional)
Fleece Pants
Trekking Pants (2)
Shorts (optional)
Gore Tex Waterproof Jacket with hood
Rain Poncho that covers your day pack
Waterproof Pants
FootWear
Hiking boots with ankle support
Camp shoes or Tennis Shoes
Plastic bag to carry spare shoes
Hiking socks (10)
Sock Liners (optional)
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping bag rated to -20° degree centigrade
Sleeping bag liner (optional)
Sleeping bag stuff sack
Rucksack(Duffel Bag)/Daypacks
Duffel Bag for Carrying Your Gear (we provide this for the trek)
Day Pack for Carrying what you need on the trail
Small Lock(s) for duffel bag and day pack
Waterproof cover for daypack
Dry Bags in several sizes
Stuff sacks for dirty clothes/shoes
First Aid Kit/Toiletries
Advil or Ibuprofen
Diamox (for altitude sickness)
Personal Prescriptions
Medical Tape (for preventing treating blisters)
Antibiotics (Cipro for travelers’ diarrhea)
Diaper Rash Cream (Can treat rashes or chaffing)
Basic toiletries (Soap, Deodorant…)
Wet wipes
Panty Liners and Tampons
Sun/Face lotion
Hair brush
Hair ties
Hand warmers
Ear plugs for sleeping
Money/Paperwork
Passport (needed at entry gate for registration)
Spending Money
One Passport Size Photo (Needed for trekking permit
Other Items
Portable Solar Charger
Journal, pen and paper