Kakani Shivapuri Trek

Kakani Shivapuri Trek is one of easy trek around Kathmandu valley rim with good facility of hotel and proper hiking route. Kathmandu valley (1,300m) is an exotic city surrounded by the tier of verdant mountain walls. Located 23 km north-west of Kathmandu in Nuwakot district, Kakani is a picturesque hill station lying about half hour drive from the capital city. The drive in itself is adventurous, as the road follows ceaseless bends and curves.

Kakani Shivapuri Trek offers the views of enchanting mountains like Ganesh Himal, Langtang, Himalayas, Gaurishankar, Manaslu and the Annapurna ranges. The Thai memorial park build in the memory of 1992 Thai Airlines crash is the most to visit place in Kakani. Kakani is small village well-known for steawberry and rainbow trout farming besides offering insight of rural life, history, culture and religious perspective.

 Kakani Shivapuri Trek is short and easy trek lasting for 5 days perfect for those seeking to escape the hassles of daily life while still not being far from the city. The hike initiates from Kakani and the route follows the forested route of Aaledanda, Shivapuri.

Kakani Shivapuri Trek is ideal trek for those who are constrained by fitness and have shot very short holiday period. The whole trek is filled with an exotic hiking and great insight of culture, history and lifestyle of semi-rural village, living nearby Kathmandu.

Day01: Arrival at Kathmandu (1,300m), Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to the hotel on B & B bais.

Day02: Full day sightseeing of Kathmandu valley including UNESCO designated world heritage sites. Overnight at hotel on B & B basis.

Day03: Drive from Kathmandu to Kakani and trek to Aledanda

Day04: Trek from Aledanda to Shivapuri

Day05: Trek from Shivapuri to Chisapani

Day06: Trek from Chisapani to Nagarkot

Day07: Trek from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel

Day08: Drive back to Kathmandu

Day09: Transfer to airport for final departure

Cost Includes

• All ground transportation as per itinerary
• 3 meals during the trek (B L D)
• Accommodation on Kathmandu on B & B basis
• An experienced multi-lingual guide and necessary porter during the trek
• All Government local taxes, National Park Fees (TIMS)
• Guides and Porters salary and insurance

Cost Excludes

• International flights
• Personal nature expenses like alcoholic beverages, drinks, phone calls and laundry
• Emergency rescue and travel insurance
• Tipping for guides and travel crew