Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike from Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal
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Duration2 days
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LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Your day starts with a pickup from your hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Kakani. From Kakani, you begin a beautiful 3–4 hour (approx. 10 km) hike toward Surya Chaur. After completing the hike, you will be picked up from the ending point and dropped back at your hotel.

Kakani Suryachaur Day Hike is an easy and refreshing trail that lets you escape the urban bustle and immerse yourself in nature. The route offers rich Himalayan flora and fauna, sweeping landscapes, and lush green hills backed by panoramic Himalayan mountain views. The area is also one of the best bird-watching spots near Kathmandu, with over 170 recorded species.

This hike is perfect for travelers seeking a short yet rewarding nature trek around the Kathmandu Valley.

What's included

  • Packed lunch & mineral water during the tour.
  • Professional English speaking guide.
  • All Taxes
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation with air condition
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by a private vehicle.
  • Personal Expenses, Any meals and drinks.
  • Gratuities for guide and driver.

What to expect

Day 1: Kathmandu - Kakani - Suryachaur hill - Kathmandu
  1. Kathmandu
    7h
    Meet at your hotel's lobby and drive to Kakani for about an hour. The hike will start from Kakani Memorial Park and end at Suryachaur Hill. En-route you will hike along forested areas passing through Shivapuri National Park. Shivapuri National Park with 159 km2 (61 sq mi) is located in the mid-hills on the northern side of the Kathmandu Valley. Upon arriving at Suryachaur (1925m) is an ideal place with some flat terrains from where one can get to see the whole Thangshing Valley and the great mountain views like Ganesh Himal, Langtang Range, Mt. Machapuchare, Mt. Gaurishankar, Godatape, Rauchuli and other numerous Himalayas. Then drive back to Kathmandu and drop-off at your hotel.
  2. 30m
    Kakani is another good Himalayan viewpoint in Kathmandu City.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Suryachaur is a good Himalayan viewpoint in the Kakani area closer to Kathmandu city.
  4. Shivapuri National Park
    Pass by
    Shivapuri National Park is the closest national park from Kathmandu city with the forested area, great wildlife and bird species with spectacular Himalayan views.
Day 2: NOT APPLICABLE
  1. Kathmandu
    Pass by
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Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 3 years
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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