About Trip:
Nagarkot undoubtedly is one of the most visited hill stations as it offers the spectacular panorama of the majestic mountains including Mt. Everest, Dorje Lhakpa, Gauri Shanker. Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Day Hike is regarded as the best short hiking route in Nepal. The hiking route encounters the two most popular viewpoints- Nagarkot and Dhulikhel. The outstanding hiking provides a unique opportunity to explore the myriad wonders of nature, rural Nepal and the awe-inspiring majesty and beauty of dramatic mountain range to the travelers. Nagarkot is rather famous as a viewpoint to view the stunning views of sunrise and sunset. Towering at an elevation of 2195 meters, it is one of the most adored travel sites of Bhaktapur. On the other hand, Dhulikhel carries a majestic beauty of nature and numerous cultural and natural heritages and offers the finest panoramic views of snowcapped mountains and scenic landscapes.
Trip Fact
- Trip Name: Nagarkot To Dhulikhel Day Hike
- Trip Code: NAGARKOT-UFAYDE
- Country: Nepal
- Type: Private Tour
- Activities: FAMILY TRAVEL ,HIKING AND WALKING
- Experiences: Adventure ,History
Trip Grade
- Activity
What to expect ?
Explore the 2 most popular viewpoints Nagarkot and Dhulikhel enjoying the exciting hiking trail passing through the exotic forest, relishing the majestic mountains panorama and discovering the culture and lifestyle of people residing in Nagarkot and Dhulikhel.
Itinerary
Early in the morning after breakfast drive towards Nagarkot and commence the refreshing hike. The hike at first passes through the pine forest alongside the road and then passes the beautiful countryside, Tamang villages, small tea-shops, farmlands, etc. The trail passes along Rhonnie Bhanjyang and reaches the Tanchok which offers the spectacular panorama of the mountains like Gauri Shanker, Dorje Lhakpa. Now an hour hike following the trail emerges to beautiful Dhuilikhel from where one can admire the majestic mountains panoramas. Later in the evening drive back to Kathmandu.
Cost Details
Price Include:
- Transportation by car/van
- Personal private guide
- Packed lunch & Mineral Water during the tour
- Entrance fees, Tax & Tourist service charge
Price Exclude
- Beverages, tea/coffee, soda, beer etc.
- Tips & Gratuities
Where to meet ?
We will provide you meeting location after reservation is confirmed.
Faqs
Trip Notes
Tour guide
We have a team of highly experienced and professionally trained tour guides who are thoroughly versed in the culture and history of each place of the places you will be visiting.
Tour Availability
We operate Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking Day Tour privately with your personal guide so that you don’t have to confront with other people who might have different interests or attitudes. To keep our tours private and comfortable we limit our groups with 10 people per guide. Please contact us if you have a bigger group and we will arrange several guides for you depending on group size.
Vehicle
We use comfortable car/mini-van for the transfers. For up to 2 people, a car is provided and mini-van is for the group of 3-10 people.
Tour duration
The total tour duration is about 6-7 hours. After breakfast, your guide will meet you at the hotel and drive to the hike-start-point. It’s approximately 5 hours hike to reach Dhulikhel from Nagarkot.
Clothing
Clothing varies with the type of tour and season. It’s warm in Kathmandu from April to October-end and from November to March-end, days are usually warm but evening colder. Summer clothes are okay during the day time but the evening requires a light jacket. Winter is from December till February so bring along sufficient winter wears like jackets, sweaters, trousers, etc. Or you can purchase clothes of your choice in Kathmandu clothing stores too.
During the Nagarkot to Dhulikhel Hiking, light clothes and good walking shoes are recommended. But pack along a light jacket too as it might get cold at the hilltop.
Meals
Packed lunch is provided during the hiking program. Upon reaching the required destination, enjoy your packed lunch observing the beautiful landscapes and the surrounding mountains.