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A three-day loop from Kathmandu up through Shivapuri National Park to Nagarkot offers high ridgelines, sunrise mountain panoramas and easy village treks. This route pairs short, accessible trekking with cultural stops like Changu Narayan and Budhanilkantha.
A three-day loop from Kathmandu up through Shivapuri National Park to Nagarkot offers high ridgelines, sunrise mountain panoramas and easy village treks. This route pairs short, accessible trekking with cultural stops like Changu Narayan and Budhanilkantha.
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Operated by Trekking Guide Team Adventure · Kathmandu, Bagmati Province
Dawn cuts a cool line across the Kathmandu Valley; walkers climb through damp rhododendron and oak toward Shivapuri’s ridgelines while the valley below unfolds like a living map. On this three-day route hikers move from city fringe to high terrace, trading traffic noise for bird calls and long, open views of the Langtang and Annapurna ranges.
easy.
3 days.
Suitable for walkers with basic fitness; expect several hours of walking per day with occasional steep sections
Day-hike permits or park entrance fees are typically required and are handled by guides or at park checkpoints.
The route is rated easy to moderate—trail surfaces vary but daily distances are manageable for most walkers with basic fitness.
This itinerary includes two nights’ accommodation in local lodges or tea houses as noted in the package inclusions.
Fall (September–November) and spring (March–May) offer the clearest mountain views; winter provides crisp mornings but colder nights.
The area includes ancient cultural sites such as Changu Narayan, one of Nepal’s oldest temples; Shivapuri takes its name from the 2,732 m peak on the valley’s northern rim.
Shivapuri protects a critical watershed for Kathmandu—stick to trails, pack out waste and favor local services to support sustainable tourism.
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