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A 2-day soft-adventure from Kathmandu that pairs a 4-hour hike through Shivapuri National Park with an overnight at a luxury tent camp on Kakani ridge. Expect Himalayan views, local Tamang homesteads, and an optional BBQ under cold, clear skies.
A 2-day soft-adventure from Kathmandu that pairs a 4-hour hike through Shivapuri National Park with an overnight at a luxury tent camp on Kakani ridge. Expect Himalayan views, local Tamang homesteads, and an optional BBQ under cold, clear skies.
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Operated by Nepal Footprint Holiday Treks - Day Tours · Kakani, Bagmati Province
You leave Kathmandu behind on a winding road, the city noise thinning as terraced fields and pine slopes rise around you. By late afternoon the ridge opens: low-altitude Himalayan peaks cut into a sky the color of cold steel, and a small luxury tent camp perches where wind and view meet. The air smells of wood smoke and wet earth; a Spiny Babbler calls from the nearby scrub, daring you to listen.
moderate.
2 days.
Suitable for travelers who can hike 4–6 hours total with intermittent uphill sections; moderate cardiovascular fitness recommended
The private transport takes about 1–1.5 hours each way depending on traffic and road conditions.
Yes—tents at Kakani Adventure Camp are luxury-style with insulated mattresses and hot meals, suitable for travelers new to camping.
Park entrance fee and private transport are listed as included in the trip details, but keep cash for small local purchases.
Kakani sits around 1,900–2,200 m; most visitors acclimatize quickly, but people prone to altitude sickness should consult a doctor and take it slowly.
Shivapuri was protected to preserve watershed and biodiversity on Kathmandu’s northern rim; local Tamang communities have farmed these slopes for generations.
Visitors are encouraged to stay on trails, carry out waste, and support local, community-run initiatives such as organic farms and homestays.
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