- Private Transportation
- Professional Tour Guide
- Monument entry fees as per itinerary
- Mineral water during the tour
- Lunch during the hike
- All service fees and taxes
Journey overview
The experience at a glance
Nagarkot and Dhulikhel are two of the most popular tourist destinations near Kathmandu Valley. You can enjoy spectacular mountain views from these places at approximately 2100 meters above sea level. Nagarkot is the most popular destination to see the vistas of the Himalayas at a short distance from Kathmandu. Dhulikhel is famous for its Himalayan views, architectural temples, culture, and traditions. Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike is one of the favorites and most rewarding hikes near Kathmandu Valley. Moreover, you will see the small villages and pine forests while hiking through this route, along with backdrop views of Himalayan vistas. Multi-day trekkers use the same trail while choosing Kathmandu Valley Cultural Trek 4 Days.
Trip FACTS: Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike Itinerary
Trip Length: Approx. 16 KM
Trip Duration: 5-6 hours
Max. Elevation: 2175m
Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike is one of the popular day hikes near Kathmandu Valley for those staying for a short time in Kathmandu or before/after Bhutan and Tibet tours. If you plan to extend your trip, you can consider some of our popular day tour packages like Kathmandu Sightseeing, and culPatan Bhaktapur Sightseeing, or check out Nepal Guided Private Tours for more packages. Please email us if you prefer to prepare a personalized itinerary package.
Essential Items to pack for a day hike
Trekking Poles
Day Bag
Waterproof Jacket
Water bottle
Socks (Polypropylene)
Hiking pants, torchlight, T-shirts, etc
Trip highlights
What makes this journey
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Appealing Sunrise and Sunset
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Hike through small villages and forests and terraces
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Great views of the Himalayan landscapes along the way
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Encounter with local people and their lifestyles
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Fully personalized and guided trek
Places covered
Destinations on this trip
The places this journey moves through, in the order they shape the experience.
Nagarkot
Dhulikhel town
Phase by phase
How the day unfolds
Walk through the day in clear stages — timing, places, and what to expect at each point.
Your one day trip starts early in the morning with sunrise if you are staying in Nagarkot. Otherwise, we drive to Nagarkot early in the morning from Kathmandu to start the hike. An hour and a half drive takes you to the Nagarkot from where we begin our Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Dike.
The total distance of this hike about 16 Kilometers through short uphill and downhill from Nagarkot to Dhulikhel. This hike is considered a moderate hike. The duration of the Nagarkot to Dhulikhel One-Day Hike is about Five to Six hours. The trail goes uphill for about half an hour through pine forests with amazing views of the Himalaya range to the north and aerial view of beautiful villages, terraces on the bottom of the hill, and also the view of the Kathmandu valley to the south-west side.
Your day hike ends at Dhulikhel. Dhulikhel is our last station where you will visit temples and a local bazaar in Dhulikhel before we drive back to Kathmandu.
Alternatively, if you want to shorten your day hike for about an hour, you can end your trek at Nala or Banepa; and then drive back to Kathmandu.
Lunch can be served en-route or in Dhulikhel. If you leave early from Nagarkot, we can order lunch in Dhulikhel or have a simple lunch en-route at one of the local restaurants.
Private vehicle & English-speaking guide throughout · Kathmandu/Nagarkot to Dhulikhel/Kathmandu
Trip essentials
What your journey covers
A clear split between what we arrange and what you budget yourself.
- Breakfast and Dinner
- Accommodation in Nagarkot or Dhulikhel (if required)
- Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, Telephone calls, and laundry
- Personal expenses, Tips, etc
- Travel, Medical insurance, and first aid kit
